WHAT DOES THE HAZEL WRIGHT ORGAN

“This is without question one of the country’s iconic pipe organs, and its preservation, restoration and future use are of interest to all who love and appreciate organ music.”

“It’s been my good fortune to play the largest and finest organs around the world, and the church positions I’ve held have each had superb fivemanual instruments. But the organ in the Crystal Cathedral — and especially now as rebuilt in Christ Cathedral — tops them all. The design is unique and the superb rebuild by the Ruffatti firm leaves nothing to be desired. Great beauty and infinite possibilities!”

“The Hazel Wright Organ is one of the great organs of the world, and quintessentially American in its conception and design. Few instruments are as comprehensive, cohesive and thrilling. It’s a national treasure.”

“I see Hazel as relevant today as she was years ago. We have heard her adapt to so many styles of music and now, we all listen in all as she begins the next chapter of her life, inspiring the next generation of church musicians to play and sing to the Glory of God.”

“In 1982, this magnificent organ was inaugurated by the famous organist Pierre Cochereau. I am honored and thrilled to have the opportunity to follow in my hero’s footsteps by dedicating the newly restored and breathtaking Hazel Wright Organ at Christ Cathedral.”

“The Hazel Wright Organ is so special to me! As organist of the New York Philharmonic, the history of Hazel with its Aeolian-Skinner genesis at Lincoln Center is of tremendous interest. And my visits to this historic instrument in its current historic setting have been musically rewarding. Now that the organ has been revitalized by Ruffatti, I am excited to hear and experience it again.”