Projects aimed at restoring, rebuilding, or renovating historic pipe organs to their original state must be carefully and thoughtfully planned before actual implementation. Such projects require clear guidelines and coordination between all those involved in terms of objectives, approaches, milestones, materials, financial resources, and other project elements.
No two organs are alike; each requires its own approach and treatment. Similarly, no two clients are the same, each having their own requirements and expectations. Things become even more complex when we know that nobody can know everything and people are often limited by their own understanding of what is possible. This is why a large proportion of interventions in historic organs are neither adequately nor comprehensively defined, as careful planning requires the involvement of all those involved – from the organ owners to the final contractors carrying out the interventions on the organ. Comprehensive and professional planning is essential to achieve optimal results and to ensure that the organ retains its historical and cultural value.
At Organistica, we help to clearly define the objectives and conditions of a project and develop an optimal project plan ecompassing all key phases and activities. We design a tailor-made project according to the needs, capacities, methodology, and other circumstances of the project participants.
We divide complex projects into several sub-projects and phases. We help define actions that can control the project process from start to finish – from testing and prototyping to continuously checking that the (intermediate) results are in line with plans and expectations.
What are the benefits of thoughtful design and planning of organ intervention:
- minimising the risks of project implementation
- accurately defining and optimising project costs
- clearly defined responsibilities to avoid delays and communication errors
Any intervention on a historic organ requires expertise, experience and an understanding of the ethical guidelines for the protection of cultural heritage. Proper planning ensures that the heritage of these musical instruments is respected and preserved.