The history of the organ goes back to the 3rd century when mathematician
Ktesibios of Alexandria constructed a hydraulic instrument in which the air pressure was regulated with water.
Ktesibios of Alexandria constructed a hydraulic instrument in which the air pressure was regulated with water.
The organ
became an integral part of the sacral interiors in the Middle Ages,
mainly due to the pope Vitalian (pontificate 657-672).
mainly due to the pope Vitalian (pontificate 657-672).
He permitted to introduce this instrument to the Christian temples.
The organ from the 7th century hardly resembled the modern instruments.
For example the division into the registers was not known.
The same as the keyboard - instead of it the musicians played using a system of heavy shutters, the play required a lot of physical strength.
The performers of the recorded recitals will be Polish organists related to Cracow Church.
The number of albums edited will depend on number
if instruments whose sound should be recorded.
if instruments whose sound should be recorded.
