The Dome, Brighton

The Dome, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UE

Currently no events planned at this venue

About

4/44 Hill, Norman & Beard

Number: 2936

Current Transmission System: Solid State

Original Location: In Situ

Original Opening Date: 15^th May 1935

History

1935: The Brighton dome theatre was re-designed and Hill Norman & Beard got the contact to build the organ (Reputedly cost £8,800). Quentin MacLean gave the opening recital on the 15^th May.

1941: Douglas Reeve started his association with the organ.

2000: The Dome complex was to undergo full restoration and remodelling of the stage area.

2002-2006: David Wells undertook the refurbishment. Some of the pipe work was moved around. The Marimba and Chrysoglot were moved to the percussion chamber and a Cymbal Roll was added. Two new ranks were added; Open Diapason and Flute. A new digital 32′ Double Open Diapason and 32′ Ophicleide was added and designed by David Houlgate. The Relays and piston setter was modernised and 4 Laukhuff Electric blowers replaced the existing two. The work was completed in 2006.

Chamber Layout

Console

Console

Console

Swell Chamber

Solo Chamber

Accompaniment Chamber

Accompaniment Chamber

Accompaniment Chamber

Great Chamber

Douglas Reeve