Breathing New Life Into Pipes of the Past

The video introduces the emotional impact of music, particularly organ music, and provides an overview of Henry Willis and Sons, a historic organ building company. It explains the complexity and mechanics of pipe organs, highlighting the craftsmanship and skills involved in their construction. The video concludes by describing the moving experience of listening to organ music in a large acoustic space.

What is the primary role of David Wilde at Henry Willis and Sons?

• He is a pipe organ tuner.

• He is a musician.

• He is the managing director.

• He is a historian.

When was Henry Willis and Sons established?

• 1850

• 1900

• 1845

• 1821

What determines the pitch of a pipe in a pipe organ?

• The material of the pipe

• The length of the pipe

• The width of the pipe

• The color of the pipe

Which of the following skills is NOT mentioned as necessary for building pipe organs?

• Metal forming

• Painting

• Casting

• Soldering

What is the emotional impact of hearing a newly built organ in a large acoustic space?

• It is overwhelming.

• It is confusing.

• It is disappointing.

• It is very moving.