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: 13th 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)