“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
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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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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
FREO is passionate about music education, both for young kids and for adults. Our second annual Pedals, Pipes and Peals camp was a “resounding” success. This year we had more applicants than the program could accommodate…. Read More
