Henry Willis and sons, masters of pipe organ craftsmanship

The video introduces David Wilde, managing director of Henry Willis and Sons, a company renowned for building and restoring pipe organs. It explores the history of the company, founded by Henry Willis in 1845, and the complexity of pipe organs, which can have up to 10,000 moving parts. The video highlights the craftsmanship involved in organ building, using both modern and Victorian tools. It also discusses the emotional impact of organ music, emphasizing the range of pitches and the moving experience of hearing an organ in a large acoustic space.

What is described as a magical feeling in the context of organ music?

• The rumbling of the lowest pitch pipes on the organ

• The sound of a violin

• The silence in a concert hall

• The sound of a piano

Who founded the company Henry Willis and Sons?

• David Wilde

• Henry Willis

• William Turner

• John Smith

How many moving parts can an average pipe organ have?

• Up to 1,000

• Up to 5,000

• Up to 10,000

• Up to 20,000

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

• The material of the pipe

• The length of the pipe

• The color of the pipe

• The width of the pipe

What is a key skill required in the making of wooden pipe work?

• Metal forming

• Soldering

• Casting

• Joinery