Guildhall, Southampton

The Guildhall, West Marlands Road, Southampton, SO14 7LP

Currently no events planned at this venue

About

4/50 Compton (Dual Console)

A Number: 296

Current Transmission System: Compton Relays

Original Location: In Situ

Initial Opening Date: 13^th February 1937

History

1937: The Earl of Derby opened The Guildhall Southampton on 13th February. There was an organ recital at twelve noon performed by Dr George Thalben-Ball.

c1965: Some re-leathering took place.

c1980’s: Richard Smithers, better known as organist Tony Fenton was the house organist, but also was involved with ongoing maintenance.

2008: Taylor-Hammond Associates were bought in to bring the Compton into playing condition.

Note: The exact size of the organ is up for debate. The total number of ranks is 50 with 34 being accessible from the Variety Console.

Chamber layout (facing stage)

CHAMBER FOUR – CHAMBER THREE – CHAMBER TWO – CHAMBER ONE

*= Only on Grand Console, ^ = Only on Variety Console

CHAMBER ONE – Great & Pedal

Diapason I

Diapason II

Diapason III *

Diapason IV *

Mixture I (II Ranks)

Mixure II (III Ranks)

Stopped Diapason

Hohl Flute *

Posaune I

Posaune II

Tromba

(Choir)

Gedeckt

Gemshorn *

Salicional*

Voix Celeste *

Harmonics (III Ranks) *

Cor Anglais

CHAMBER TWO – Swell

Geigen *

Rohr Flöte

Flauto Traverso *

Viola da Gamba

Voix Celeste

Mixture I (II Ranks) *

Mixture II (III Ranks) *

Hautboy

Fagotto

Trumpet

French Horn

Chimes

Traps ^

CHAMBER THREE – Solo

Tibia ^

Harmonic Flute

Cello

Viole

Viole Celeste

Strings (II Ranks)

Clarinet

Orchestral Oboe

Vox Humana

Harmonic Trumpet

Tuba

Glockenspiel ^

Xylophone ^

CHAMBER FOUR – Unenclosed

Sub Bass/Bourdon 32ft

Melotone (horn)