“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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The 1868 Henry Erben pipe organ enjoys support from across the country! On March 1, our friends at the award-winning Sybaris Bistro in Albany, Oregon teamed up with Albany Pix Theatre for a screening of our Honorary Chair Martin Scorsese’s… Read More
On August 11, 2019, FREO hosted our International Recitalist of 2019, Stefan Donner from Vienna, Austria in an Erben Organ Days 2019 recital. Stefan presented a program of 19th century German and Austrian romantic music. Program:Joseph… Read More
The Brooklyn Chapter of the American Guild of Organists once again invited FREO to bring the Orgelkids USA pipe organ kit to their annual Pedals, Pipes and Pizza event. This event, for kids in grades 3… Read More
