St. Mark's Flentrop

I used the beautiful day yesterday to get some exterior shots of the Cathedral on 10th in Seattle. Afterwards, I stuck my nose inside to get my bearings for this Sunday evening's shoot following the Compline service. Mel Butler wasn't expecting me, but was gracious enough to open up the organ loft. We entered the sanctuary from the altar (west) end and the first thing I saw was the enormous D.A. Flentrop. (photo courtesy of St. Marks website)

This was the first time I had seen it in person. A normal visit to the church might not highlight the organ so incredibly. I would have walked through the front doors and then turned around to see it up above, but walking in the back way my breath was taken away. It is much better in person than on the web site. http://www.saintmarks.org/Worship/Music/organs.html I can't wait to hear it.

You would expect that someone producing a documentary on pipe organs to be a bit more savvy about them. This was the first time I have been next to 32' pipes. This organ is bigger than my house! And much more beautiful.

Mel also opened up the chapel so I could see the Marion Camp Oliver "Fritts". Wow.