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Unique Organ Installed in Ostrava Cathedral; Crane Lifts Pipes to Choir Loft
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Unique Organ Installed in Ostrava Cathedral; Crane Lifts Pipes to Choir Loft

From iDNES · () Czech

Translated from Czech, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A unique organ installation is underway at the Cathedral of the Divine Savior in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
  • The organ, built during the normalization era for Prague's Congress Palace, is being installed after 140 years since the cathedral's founding.
  • The extensive renovation project, costing tens of millions of crowns, will culminate in a celebratory concert in November.

Ostrava's Cathedral of the Divine Savior is currently the site of a remarkable undertaking: the installation of a unique organ that will resonate within its walls for the first time in 140 years. This significant event marks a new chapter for the historic cathedral, which was founded in the late 19th century.

The impressive instrument itself has a notable history. It was originally constructed during the normalization period for the prestigious Congress Palace in Prague. Following its time in the capital, the organ was acquired by the Diocese of Ostrava-Opava from the Janรกฤek Philharmonic.

This ambitious project, involving a complex and costly renovation valued in the tens of millions of Czech crowns, is nearing completion. The culmination of this extensive effort will be celebrated with a inaugural concert scheduled for November, promising a grand reintroduction of sacred music to the cathedral.

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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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