“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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Basilica Organist and Music Director Jared Lamenzo and the historic 1868 Henry Erben organ have been featured in the story “No Pipe Dream” by author, writer, and film critic Maria Garcia, in the Fall 2019 (Vol…. Read More
Basilica Organist and Music Director Jared Lamenzo and the historic 1868 Henry Erben organ have been featured in the story “A Tale of Two Organs” by Michael Cain, with photos by Chris Sheridan, in Archways, the… Read More
July 21, 2019 – Petits Cantors del Principat D’Andorra, the national children’s choir of Andorra, gave a pre-Mass recital and sang during 7 pm Mass at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral on Mott Street. Pictured… Read More
