You can organize a private tour of the great organ, or a private concert in the largest Gothic cathedral in Switzerland:
- A concert hall with a capacity of 500 persons, including (if desired) an introduction and visit of the instrument before or after the concert. The program is determined by an agreement between the organizers.
- A guided tour of the instrument – Maximum 50 persons. Length of the tour: 60 – 75 min. Guided tours are available in French, English and German languages.
The pipe organ at the Lausanne Cathedral was inaugurated in December 2003. It constitutes a remarkable musical and technological achievement!Interesting facts about the instrument and its construction :
- Ten years of research, development and construction, including two international competitions
An international collaboration of Swiss, American, Canadian, Italian, English and German companies - The first organ designed by the Italian automobile designer, Giugiaro
Over 7,396 pipes, five keyboards, a pedalboard and two consoles - The first organ featuring four organ styles, i.e., French Classic, Symphonic, German Baroque and Romantic
- A total cost of CHF 6,000,000
150,000 man-hours of work
The first instrument in a European cathedral built by the American organ builder, Fisk
