GrahamH wrote:For one thing, almost none of these organs have crescendo pedals! Hereford is the exception, rather than the norm.
Do you think the reason that the real Hereford organ is equipped with a crescendo pedal might be due to the fact that compared to the Great, the Swell division is very quiet even with the box fully open, and the Choir division is not enclosed anyway - so the only way to achieve a dramatic crescendo is by changing the registration?
In Hauptwerk we can, of course, use the voicing tools to increase the overall volume of the Swell division ...
Graham
Hi Graham.
I don't think so, but I understand what you are saying.
The Hereford Choir is very small, and I admit that I "resisted" it for quite a long time. I do use it, hopefully in a successful manner, but the "way" it can be used is certainly limited.
I often take the flutes 8' & 4' from the Solo, and bring them to the Choir Dulciana. Sometimes the Viola 8' from the Solo also can be used to make a useful sound.
As you know, most of the Choir divisions in England were unenclosed. The one at Ripon was not under expression, and was similar to the Hereford one, although less nasal, and with a Clarinet on it.
If you needed an enclosed "Choir," you HAD to use the Solo, and I think it's the same for Hereford.
Peace,
David