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"Working as a consultant on the Coleraine
Methodist Church project has been both a pleasure
and an education. My most difficult task was
to pick my way warily through the grandiose
claims made by salesmen who had perceptibly
less knowledge of organ building than of glib
sales technique, and it became apparent that
Copeman Hart were ORGAN BUILDERS, not just agents.
"At an early stage, the church authorities
asked me to assess the advantages and disadvantages
of purchasing an electronic instrument. In retrospect,
now that the organ is installed, I think that
I considerably over-stated the disadvantages!
This organ is a remarkable technological achievement,
its simulation of a well-built pipe organ being
almost uncannily accurate. But more importantly,
it has impressed me as a musical instrument
of refinement and integrity.
"Because of the careful attention given
to all stages of its planning and installation
(and particularly to the final voicing) the
organ is superbly adapted to this particular
church building, so it is not surprising that
it has already proved most effective in both
the worship and recital contexts. Its outstanding
tonal qualities are complemented by an elegant
and comfortable console of traditional design.
"I regard this organ as representing exceptional
value for money, and I congratulate you heartily
on its success."
Dr Donald Davison, Belfast
City Organist,
University Organist, the Queen's University
of Belfast
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