“Why preserve this glorious instrument? Because it is unique and irreplaceable…Listening to the transcendent sound of this 19th century American masterpiece will take us where we need to be.”
—Martin Scorsese
The Erben organ is a living artistic and technological masterpiece. It represents the finest extant work of New York City organbuilder Henry Erben (1800-1884).
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Your financial support helps us fund the Erben’s restoration, as well as performance and educational programming around this American musical treasure.
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Our hands-on, minds-on education programs combine science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM). The organ is a magnificent amalgam of art and science.
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On October 16 at 7:30, Italy’s Cagliari Opera Performs Rare 1826 Oratorio at Basilica of Saint Patrick’s Old Cathedral in SoHo By Anne Marie Riccitelli For several years now, Brooklyn-based organist Jared Lamenzo has been researching… Read More
Voice of America’s Elena Wolf visited the Basilica in July to report on the Erben Organ and the pressing need to raise funds for its restoration. Excerpt: “At more than a century old, a giant pipe… Read More
With thousands of visitors yearly, the 1868 Henry Erben Organ continues to attract and fascinate. The need to raise funds for its monumental restoration is urgent now. Pix11 News’s Narmeen Choudhury reports: Excerpt: “The Henry Erben… Read More
