The Town Hall organ - "Norma". PHOTO: ODT FILESDunedin city organist David Burchell presented a programme of Matariki-themed repertoire in the town hall yesterday afternoon, Norma the organ revealing a great variety of her many moods and personalities to a good-sized audience. A fantasia by Buxtehude translated as Brightly Shines the Evening Star opened the recital, with strong melodic lines over-draped by high-registered tinkling obligato. Jenny Burchell had written poetic lines to introduce each section, and the work was arranged for this local occasion — "Hail to Norma the Organ Queen!" We tend to take for granted the great and powerful 100-year-old lady that quietly resides in the centre of the city, until recitals such as yesterday allow Norma to break out in full glory and resonance.

Source: Stuff June 26, 2022 16:35 UTC