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Newly Refurbished Brighton Dome Theatre/Concert Organ |
Sweet Music To The EarsSweet music to the ears of many people this year is the news that the Christie organ at the Brighton Dome is being restored as part of the £21 million restoration work being carried out. The first concert on the working organ will be in September 2003. The Dome was originally built as part of the Royal Pavilion estate, and King George IV used it to stable his horses. Brighton Corporation purchased the Pavilion Estate from Queen Victoria in 1850, and turned the stables into a Concert Hall in 1867. During the First World War it was used as a hospital for Indian soldiers. The interior was remodeled in 1935 into a modern concert hall with permanently fixed seats. The famous Hill, Norman & Beard "Christie" organ was installed early in 1936. The opening recital was given by Quentin MacLean on 15th May 1936. I am sure that we all look forward to hearing the sounds of this magnificent organ again, after its re-installation and tuning in August 2002, some sixty six years after it was first commissioned. |
Brighton Trades & Labour ClubThe Brighton Trades & Labour Club, East Sussex, UK, is CIU Affiliated. Ex-servicemen of the UK & USA armed forces, on proof of ex-serviceman status, may visit the club without becoming members. Live groups play live music every Saturday & Sunday night, three licensed bars, canteen, and Events Hall with dance floor. You can visit the " B.T.L.C." website or by using their link on my Links Page.
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