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First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church

Knoxville, Illinois

Thorough Restoration of completely intact 1901 Hinners & Albertsen Tracker

The First Presbyterian Church of Knoxville, IL purchased their current organ in 1901 from the firm of Hinners & Albertsen (Opus 458) which would later become the Hinners Organ Company. Their instruments were known for solid, quality workmanship both in the pipework and in the craftsmanship of the console and chests. The dedication of the organ took place on October 29, 1901. The selections marked with an asterisk below the specification were performed on that evening’s program by the organbuilder John Hinners, who was President of the Pekin firm that crafted and installed the instrument. John-Paul Buzard Pipe Organ Builders have been honored to be curators of this instrument. In the past several years the instrument has undergone restorative repairs to damaged pipework, the pedal board, and the entire tracker action. Keith Williams, head of the Service Department of John-Paul Buzard Pipe Organ Builders and a member of the Organ Historical Society, has overseen the project to insure it has been carried out within the restoration guidelines of the OHS.

*The dedication of the organ took place on October 29, 1901. These selections were performed on that evening’s program by the organbuilder John Hinners, who was President of the Pekin firm that crafted and installed the instrument.

First Presbyterian Church, Knoxville, Illinois
Friday, November 12, 2010 – 7:00 pm

A concert performed on the 1901 Hinners organ by Dr. Stephen Schnurr & Keith Williams

Sonata No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 65, No. 2, Felix Mendelssohn
Grave—Adagio (1809-1847)
Allegro maestoso e vivace
Fuga: Allegro moderato

Concerto de Flute, Opus 55, Johann Heinrich Rinck
III. Rondo – Allegretto (1770 – 1846)

Prelude and Fugue in A minor, H. Clarence Eddy (1851-1937)

Idylle – Evening Rest, Gustav Merkel* (1827 – 1885)

Marchedes Fantomes, Scotson Clark* (1840 – 1883)

Two Chorale Preludes, Van Denman Thompson (1890 – 1969)
Jesus, Savior, Pilot me
Just as I am

Grand Choeur, Op. 18, No. 1, Felix-Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911)

Presentation of Organ Historical Society Historic Organ Citation #394 to Hinners # 458

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, Johann S. Bach (1685-1750)

Hymn #555 PH: Now Thank We All Our God (Nun danket alle Gott)

Nun danket alle Gott, Op. 65, No. 59 Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1827-1933)

Stoplists

Great

8′Open Diapason
8′Melodia
8′Dulciana

Swell

8′Lieblich Gedackt
8′Flute (sic – actually 4’)
8′Salicional
8′Violin Diapason
Tremolo

Pedal

16′Bourdon
Great Octave
Great to Pedal
Swell to Pedal
Swell to Great
Bellows Signal
Hand pump mechanism still functions
Pitch +/- A432.5 Hz
Wind Pressure 3″

Specification of Hinners organ Opus 458

GREAT– 61 notes
8′ Open Diapason 1-21 zinc, in façade, 13-61 spotted metal
8′ Melodia 1-12 stopped wood, 13-48 open wood, 49-61 metal
8′ Dulciana 1-12 fr. Mel., 13-61 spotted metal

SWELL– 61 notes
8′ Lieblich Gedackt1-48 stopped wood, 49-61 spotted metal
8′ Flute (sic – actually 4’) 1-5 zinc, 6-61 spotted metal
8′ Salicional 1-12 fr. LG, 13-61 spotted metal
8′ Violin Diapason1-14 zinc, in façade, 15-61 spotted metal
Tremolo

PEDAL– 27 notes
16′ Bourdon 1-27 stopped wood
Great Octave Bellows Signal (hand-pumping mechanism
Great to Pedal remains intact and functional)
Swell to Pedal Pitch +/- A432.5 Hz.

Swell to Great Wind pressure 3”