1993 Casavant Organ - Community of Christ Peace Temple - Independence, Missouri

[@Gg-jq7ht]

This is absolutely delightful.

[@philipallard8026]

All I can say is “Wow”.

[@danielmkubacki]

Wow Jan Kraybill is a great organist. What a cool organ!

[@sovereign254]

This is probably one of the finest instruments that Casavant has ever built, out of the thousands that they've built. This is one of the best marriages between organ and room, as well, because in most other places those 102 ranks would scream instead of sing. One could easily spend days just playing with all the different sound combinations, all of which would sound amazing; there's next to nothing that doesn't work with everything else in equal measure.

[@Salmagundiii]

Agreed. The amount of possible tone colors is staggering.

[@davidkinyon3903]

One of those perfect organs, then a perfect room with all those mutations and the variety of sound in the French flare. This would be an outstanding organ especially the late works of Messiaen

[@OrganNLou]

This church is blessed with great acoustics, and a great organ! Jan is a terrific organist, and demonstrator BRAVO!

[@CorAnglais22]

She’s great. Wonderful instrument as well!

[@markcooke729]

That flute celeste is just DIVINE.

[@kontrahylian]

Agreed, It is just so calming, angelic and absolutely blooms in the temple's generous acoustics.

[@markcooke729]

@@kontrahylian I seriously wish we had more flute celetes in the UK!

[@EwicoCylinder]

You really could all day and night hear and play the flute celeste, quite a special good thought of the organ builder.

[@Gg-jq7ht]

They rarely fail.

[@andrewketchum960]

I have seen a number of Jan Kraybill's recitals on this organ. Thank you for visiting her, excellent presentation.

[@kontrahylian]

This organ is perfect in every way. I do not think I have heard such glorious reeds (Especially the En Chamades.) and Diapason tone, but what is really tremendous is that flute celeste just absolutely mystical. I would love to hear this organ in real life.

[@greatnate1684]

Jan Kraybill is the most capable and easily the best American organist. She has every reason to be snobby, conceited, or arrogant. She is anything but snobby, conceited, or arrogant. Thank you, Jan.

[@markwunder7748]

I had the opportunity to listen to this organ in 2000. I was at a convention that spent a day at the (then) RLDS Temple. Our speaker for the plenum was Fr. Paul Turner (current pastor of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cathedral in KC). As we came in from the busses, someone was at the console playing. As we got closer to the start time, the music volume was pushed up. It was Fr. Paul himself. That organ has a very lovely sound when you're in the congregation. Thanks for doing this.

[@anthonyshiels9273]

I never heard a 32' stop on a manual before this and the 8/9 ft. stop is completely new to me.

[@NateDulcimer]

The only other example of a manual 32’ I have seen before is on the Wannamaker Organ. As Jan demonstrated it, surprisingly effective!

[@nmp0627]

Manual 32s are more common/handy in French Symphonic instruments. Quite handy for grounding the manuals for all those big higher pitched chords.

[@Gg-jq7ht]

@@nmp0627 Sorry, I do not know of any French instruments with 32-foot manual stops. Link?

[@nmp0627]

@@Gg-jq7ht You can use Google. Saint Eustache and Saint Denis Basilica are the first that come to mind.

[@peterfennema3112]

What a magnificent instrument and this was a great presentation. Bravo.

[@davidsonandverlinabishop9173]

In person, the organ is even more amazing!

[@franklinscales5474]

One of the best shows you've produced. Jan Kraybill is a joy to listen to, and the Casavant is a great sounding instrument. Thank you!

[@bobbyhendley3084]

Jan Crill is utterly delightful! Very charming and a great communicator. Also a wonderful organist. This Casavant is from what I consider their finest era. Just 3 years later they finished the 200+ rank instrument for my former professor Al Travis at Broadway Baptist in Ft Worth, TX. Van Cliburn was a church member and led the fund raising campaign for them. This is a very beautiful instrument! Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@DrpanProductions]

The architectural design of the conch shell roof had to be a captivating feat of engineering

[@dougbackman7788]

The Résonance Harmonique is 2 2/7' & 1 7/9'. The Pédale Théorbe is 10 2/3', 6 2/5', & 4 4/7'

[@shiningarmor2838]

This is one of my favorite organs

[@Durufle68]

I visited here manby years ago. It was a pleasure to hear a recital there. I wish I was able to study with Dr. Kraybill!!!

[@stefanomeazza4706]

Grazie mille ,per tutti i meravigliosi organi che mi fai conoscere🥰

[@rjspantikow]

what an incredible instrument. I'd love to play it some day! Thanks for showing it off!

[@louisglen1653]

Ms. Kraybill gave a great demonstration! Thanks! A very nice organ! I didn't realize just how great this organ is until she started explaining and demonstrating the stops!

[@auralsonicwaves7170]

I am always amazed at the engineering and design work of these organs. The sound is amazing and I know it sounds incredible to everyone in the space. Many thanks for this wonderful video.

[@MartinSlidelMusic]

Just wonderful. Thank you for posting.

[@SAMGREYCUP]

Un instrument magnifique, digne des ateliers Casavant

[@d.singler-kron9034]

Thank you. Magnificent.

[@729MendicantTide]

Another neat (newer) Casavant you guys ought to check out is in Saint Wenceslaus Church in Omaha, Nebraska - though touring Omaha ought to wait until Saint Peter gets their Juget instrument in 2026.

[@goofyrulez7914]

Thank you for this interesting video.

[@Sathrandur]

What is the piece that starts off at 31:17?

[@BenZuzelski]

What is the name of that piece played in the intro!?

[@thewilliamtan]

Marcel Dupre’s Prelude in B Major~ one of my favorite! There’s a fugue that accompanies it, too.

[@BenZuzelski]

@@thewilliamtan Thank you so much!

[@wmalden]

Any relation to Ruth Kraybill of Columbia, MO.?

[@thewilliamtan]

Very nice demonstration and organ (and host of course)! Are there no strings in the Swell?

[@thomaswalters4365]

Viole de Gambe and Voix Céleste in the Récit. Voce Umana (paired with 8' Principal) in the Positif.

[@thewilliamtan]

@@thomaswalters4365 Did we hear either of them?

[@johnmaguire9305]

What temptation to break the 10th commandment!!!! So we must make do with what we have….

[@ChristianFeldmann-h8s]

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[@stevenbartley6088]

I have service pipe organs since 1975. Many of them were Casavants, and Casavant's of this period. They hit on a design trope for their facades which can be used over and over, and fit in a number of architectural styled buildings. Their workman ship is great, but I find their sound to be too much the same. Be it a large or small organ, they seem almost as generic as an Allen or Rogers. A two manual organ will have three 8 flutes which look different, but basically sound the same. Just a small critique. My favorite organs are their early 20th century French styled instruments, and their early-mid 50s instruments which work well with supporting choral music.

[@jefferyrowley8873]

What a brilliant instrument all around - a little of something for everyone! I just wish more instruments would have a variety of aliquots especially the seventh and flat ninth. Very useful for solo features but the 7th added to a Scharf can create a Septime Mixture. Very useful when there is a complicated contrapuntal line - even in Bach. These stops also do not take up much space in the case. I was surprised that there are only 2 "Strings". You really do not need to have them with all of the other options. I do get mighty tired of American Organs that are smallish and have 6 strings and their célestes. A total waste when two will do nicely.

[@TruckguyTruckguy]

sometimes the nail is hit on the head