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Smith Hall, University of Illinois

Smith Hall, University of Illinois

Urbana, Illinois

Casavant, Opus 2840

The main recital instrument of the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana is in Smith Hall and is a Casavant of 71 ranks, three manuals and pedal. Constructed and installed 32′ Untersatz, 32′ Kontra Posaune. Installed Voix Humaine 8′ in Swell and new windchest actions to split Pedal Mixtur V into two mixtures. Rebuilt all key action primaries. Tonal finishing of entire organ.