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The Mechanical Musical Marvel

Posted by MaryO on February 2, 2016

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A quirky animated film for children showing the principles and inner workings of the mighty pipe organ, taking as its example the unique Klais organ resident in Birmingham’s Symphony Hall. Commissioned by Town Hall Symphony Hall as part of their ‘Science of Sound’ educational program.

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