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The Dobson organ
at Merton College -
praised by
GERALD FENECH

'... flair and masterly insight ...'

The Merton Organ. © 2014 Delphian Records Ltd

This CD has as much to do with Benjamin Nicholas as it has with the music contained in its programme. In a golden age of organ building, Merton College's new Dobson instrument distinguishes itself as a medium of exceptional quality. It is only the third American-built organ sent to the UK since World War II: a bold choice undertaken by Benjamin Nicholas, whose directorship of music in Merton's recently established choral foundation is bearing rich fruit...

Copyright © 12 October 2014 Gerald Fenech,
Gzira, Malta

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THE MERTON ORGAN

UNITED KINGDOM

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH

MARCEL DUPRE

MAURICE DURUFLE

CESAR FRANCK

JOHN STANLEY

OLIVIER MESSIAEN

FELIX MENDELSSOHN

JEAN LANGLAIS

LOUIS VIERNE

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