About Opus 126
The Perkins and Wells Memorial Organ, C.B. Fisk, Opus 126, represents the work of a non-profit foundation that united three groups, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, East Carolina University, and the Greenville, North Carolina, philanthropic community. Together they funded an organ that is the cornerstone of a common mission: educating future organists and church musicians, and inspiring congregations and audiences for generations to come.
The tonal design of Opus 126 is strongly influenced by the French Romantic School. Pipe design and materials, as well as voicing techniques, follow closely in the tradition of Aristide Cavaillé-Coll’s late work. The stop list is the result of careful research and thoughtful discussion of the musical requirements of the Episcopal liturgy, including both leadership and accompaniment. The splendid acoustics of St. Paul’s, designed by Dana Kirkegaard of Kirkegaard Acoustics, Inc., gave us the aural environment in which to create an organ with the breadth and flexibility needed to serve as a university teaching organ and recital instrument.
The organ fulfils a central role every Sunday morning (and at special choral services) at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the leading or worship, and it is the centerpiece of ECMAEF’s Education and Outreach initiatives, including the “The Fisk Academy.” The Academy offers a number of innovative programs, instruction and demonstrations designed to show the diverse capability of the Perkins and Wells memorial organ.
The tonal design of Opus 126 is strongly influenced by the French Romantic School. Pipe design and materials, as well as voicing techniques, follow closely in the tradition of Aristide Cavaillé-Coll’s late work. The stop list is the result of careful research and thoughtful discussion of the musical requirements of the Episcopal liturgy, including both leadership and accompaniment. The splendid acoustics of St. Paul’s, designed by Dana Kirkegaard of Kirkegaard Acoustics, Inc., gave us the aural environment in which to create an organ with the breadth and flexibility needed to serve as a university teaching organ and recital instrument.
The organ fulfils a central role every Sunday morning (and at special choral services) at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the leading or worship, and it is the centerpiece of ECMAEF’s Education and Outreach initiatives, including the “The Fisk Academy.” The Academy offers a number of innovative programs, instruction and demonstrations designed to show the diverse capability of the Perkins and Wells memorial organ.
