"Since the opening of the Grieghallen Concert Hall in 1978, we have always been aware of the need for a good organ in the Hall. It would be impossible to install an adequate pipe organ in the Hall, but after speaking to many organists, and listening to digital organs, we unanimously decided that the approach and attitude shown by Copeman Hart, along with their long history of being regarded as the very best of digital organs, was such that we were assured that we had chosen the best organ for the Grieghallen

"Mr Ernest Hart and his staff have been professional and competent in the extreme, both in the design and building of the organ, and also in the speaker locations, especially as we had to build two bass horns in the auditorium.

"The end result has come out very well indeed, and the organ represents a new dimension in the flexible use of the auditorium, and we look forward to hearing the sound of this magnificent organ, both together with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, and on its own.

"We have already had a very positive response from all who have heard the organ, from both professional organists and sound experts. Even the most knowledgeable sound expert has been astounded by the depth of the; Pedal stops, and of course the musicians are thrilled.

"This is the fulfilment of a dream we have shared for very many years, and the results have rewarded our patience.”

Tarje Flotve, Production Manager, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
Rolf Skogstrand, Events Administration, Grieghallen, Bergen

A concert organ should have huge power and a large palette of colours across a wide dynamic range. In the case of the Grieghallen, where space for an organ is at a premium, a pipe organ could not even be considered.

"Copeman Hart, with their unique reputation and long experience of imitating pipe-organs digitally, have succeeded in creating an instrument which meets and surpasses the requirements of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra.

"Being responsible for the stoplist I can say that Copeman Hart are to be congratulated on the excellent results, in sound, appearance and comfort of the console."

Karstein Askeland, Organist of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra