Tuning at GOMA

Last week we spent time at Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art ahead of the film screening featuring David Bailey.

The films were based on current GOMA exhibitions, one of which is around 'contraptions'. The organ being the biggest GOMA contraption! After the performance, there were a series of organ tours which allowed people to get up close and see the inner workings of this unique instrument.

The organ is a 1929 Wurlitzer with 3 manuals, 15 ranks, 6 tuned percussions, a piano and includes a 32' Diaphone that sits under the cinema seats and gives everyone a good shake! It was originally installed in the Regent Theatre, Brisbane and Pierce Pipe organs were part of the team which restored and installed the organ here in 2007.

A detailed 4h was spent tuning the organ and testing all functions prior to the performance. With its many reeds and percussions/effects, we needed to make sure everything was doing what it does best! Making magical music.

Thanks to the GOMA team for supporting this instrument and bringing it to the public so all can enjoy.