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Somers CT, USA (Connecticut) - Congregational United Church of Christ
Municipal: Somers CT
Region:Tolland County
Address: 559 Main Street, 06071, Somers, CT
Website: https://thesomerschurch.org/
Description nr.: 2061354.
Built by: Fowkes & Co. Richards (2014) - opus 21
The Congregational United Church of Christ in Somers, Connecticut, was built in Georgian style in 1842. This building was hit by a major fire on January 1, 2012. The building was almost completely lost, including the Casavant organ from 1970. The church could be rebuilt in a similar style, and was dedicated at Easter 2014. A new organ was built with a classical prospect that matches the church's interior. It was manufactured by Richard, Fowkes & Co. and completed in June 2014. The official dedication was on September 7, 2014, with a concert by Christa Rakich, organ with Greg Shearer, flute, and Kathleen Shiano, violoncello.
Technical data
Specification
Hauptwerk (C-a'''): Principal 8', Hohlflöte 8', Octave 4', Octave 2', Mixture 3 anks, Trompete 8'.
Schwellwerk (C-a'''): Gedackt 8', Viola da Gamba 8', Spitzflöte 4', Nazard 2 2/3', Waldflöte 2', Terz 1 3/5', Oboe 8'.
Pedal (C-f'): Subbaß 16', Principal 8' - transmission, Posaune 16', Trompete 8' - transmission.
Couplers: Hauptwerk - Schwellwerk, Pedal - Hauptwerk, Pedal - Schwellwerk.
Accessories: Tremulant.
Somers CT, USA (Connecticut) - Congregational United Church of Christ
Municipal: Somers CT
Region:Tolland County
Address: 559 Main Street, 06071, Somers, CT
Website: https://thesomerschurch.org/
Description nr.: 2061354.
Built by: Fowkes & Co. Richards (2014) - opus 21
The Congregational United Church of Christ in Somers, Connecticut, was built in Georgian style in 1842. This building was hit by a major fire on January 1, 2012. The building was almost completely lost, including the Casavant organ from 1970. The church could be rebuilt in a similar style, and was dedicated at Easter 2014. A new organ was built with a classical prospect that matches the church's interior. It was manufactured by Richard, Fowkes & Co. and completed in June 2014. The official dedication was on September 7, 2014, with a concert by Christa Rakich, organ with Greg Shearer, flute, and Kathleen Shiano, violoncello.
Technical data
| Number of stops per division | |
| - Hauptwerk | 6 |
| - Schwellwerk | 7 |
| - Pedal | 4 (2) |
| Total number of stops | 17 (15) |
| Key action | Mechanical |
| Stop action | Mechanical |
| Windchest(s) | Slider chests |
| Pitch | a' = 440 Hz |
| Temperament | Neidhardt 1732 ('für eine kleine Stadt') |
Specification
Hauptwerk (C-a'''): Principal 8', Hohlflöte 8', Octave 4', Octave 2', Mixture 3 anks, Trompete 8'.
Schwellwerk (C-a'''): Gedackt 8', Viola da Gamba 8', Spitzflöte 4', Nazard 2 2/3', Waldflöte 2', Terz 1 3/5', Oboe 8'.
Pedal (C-f'): Subbaß 16', Principal 8' - transmission, Posaune 16', Trompete 8' - transmission.
Couplers: Hauptwerk - Schwellwerk, Pedal - Hauptwerk, Pedal - Schwellwerk.
Accessories: Tremulant.
| Literature |
Organ Historical Society : 60th Annual Convention : Pioneer Valley Organ Extravaganza : June 28 - July 3 2015. - Richmond, VA : Organ Historical Society, 2015. |
| Links |
http://www.richardsfowkes.com/pages/3instruments/21/21_index.php |