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The great organs of Lausanne, a musical instrument unique in the world.
By virtue of their size and visual impact, the great organs of Lausanne Cathedral cathedral since the building was transformed in the 15th century. the building in the 15th century. Inaugurated in 2003, they have characteristics not found on any other organ in the world. found on no other instrument. They were discovered by by over twelve thousand listeners at the inaugural concerts in December 2003 and the New York Times devoted a full page to them.
Due to their still unique musical design and impressive proportions – a total of 7,396 pipes (including the eleven-part long-range system inaugurated in November 2013), 135 rows of pipes (135 ranks; 98 sound registers with five-inch registers).
extensions and six transmissions.
West of the Gothic cathedral, it is the largest new organ and, with a total cost of around six million Swiss francs, the most expensive ever built in the Swiss Confederation.
Discover the interview with the famous organist Jean-Christophe GEISER who tells us about the Grandes Orgues de Lausanne and tells us about the link between the musician and his instrument.