An amazing new organ is coming to the Castro Theatre
The Castro Symphonic Theatre Organ
An amazing new organ is coming to the Castro Theatre
The Castro Symphonic Theatre Organ
A MESSAGE FROM CASTRO ORGANIST DAVID HEGARTY
When I realized we were facing the loss of the wonderful Castro Wurlitzer that I had the privilege of playing for over 30 years, I established a non-profit foundation—CODA—for the purpose of preserving this San Francisco tradition and expanding the instrument into a groundbreaking cultural and educational focal point for the City and for the distinctive Castro District. [READ MORE]
The Wurlitzer organ, on loan to the theatre since the early 1980s, has been removed from the theatre. It will be replaced by an impressive custom-designed organ that will faithfully preserve the musical tradition of the Castro Wurlitzer and significantly expand it with 21st-century technology.
This will be the largest hybrid (pipe/digital) organ in the world,
with seven keyboards and over 800 stops. It will retain the familiar Wurlitzer sound using wind-blown pipes, and the pipes will be supplemented with digitally sampled organ and orchestral sounds to create an instrument of unparalleled capability.
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CODA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Your contributions are tax-deductible.
CODA • Castro Organ Devotees Association • Promoting the Art of the Organ
1876 Market Street, Suite 103 • San Francisco CA 94102-6277
a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation