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 skills are involved in the making of a pipe organ?

What emotions does the speaker associate with hearing one of their organs played in a big acoustic?