The Rieger Organ of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre

The handmade pipe organ, by the Austrian manufacturer Rieger Orgelbau, has always been the focal point of the magnificent Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall. With 4 manuals, 93 stops and 8 000 pipes, this “King of the Instruments” remains one of the largest mechanical tracker action concert hall organs in the world. The highly sensitive and responsive touch of the keyboard fully demonstrates the manufacturer’s sophisticated mechanical design and craftsmanship, allowing stronger musical connection between the organist and the instrument in pursuit of artistic excellence. To showcase the full volume and varied timbres of the symphonic pipe organ, supply of wind pressure was largely enhanced and electrical coupler system was also installed in 2010 to provide greater flexibility in switching between lighter and stronger key actions as desired by the player. Handcrafted by time-honoured materials of tin, copper and wood in its construction, the Rieger organ is certainly an exquisite masterpiece with both traditional and modern elements.

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