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Piping Up! Masterpiece of Time: The Story of Holy Trinity’s M.P. Möller Pipe Organ

Episode 28 of Piping Up with Stephen Regec Explore the rich history and impressive sound of the M.P. Möller Opus 9637 (1962) pipe organ at Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lancaster, PA. This remarkable 4-manual, 53-rank instrument, boasting over 3,000 pipes, is a testament to centuries of organ craftsmanship, housed in an iconic 18th-century case built by David Tannenberg, with a history dating back to 1744. Over time, various craftsmen and organ builders have contributed to this instrument’s evolution, each enhancing its tone and versatility to meet the changing needs of Holy Trinity’s congregation. The organ at Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church has a deep history, beginning with a modest instrument crafted by George Kraft around 1744 for the original stone church. In 1774, David Tannenberg, a renowned organ builder from Lititz, Pennsylvania, installed a new 2-manual organ with 20 stops, housed in a magnificent case built by Lancaster joiner Peter Frick. This case, featuring two large towers and everything in between, is among the most significant American organ cases from the 18th century. Over the next century, the organ underwent several transformations, including additions by Henry Knauff in 1854, an expansion by Hilborne Roosevelt in 1887, and updates from Bernard Mudler in 1893, each preserving the Tannenberg case and many original pipes. In 1923, Casavant Frères installed a 4-manual organ with 42 ranks, incorporating many historic ranks within the original case. The most extensive overhaul came in 1962 when M.P. Möller rebuilt the organ, adding a completely new 4-manual, 53-rank instrument that extended beyond the case to include two divisions of pipes outside its structure. Over the years, S.D.G. Organ Service and Walker Technical Company provided digital ranks and updated mechanisms, although later adjustments removed the digital additions to maintain the acoustic integrity of the pipe organ. Today, the organ remains a historic masterpiece, with 53 pipe ranks housed in the iconic Tannenberg case, representing centuries of craftsmanship and musical evolution. This video also introduces us to the people behind the music—organists Christopher Prestia and Dr. Robert Horton—each of whom has played an essential role in Holy Trinity’s musical life. Christopher Prestia, an accomplished musician with degrees from Marywood University and Indiana University, serves as Organist and Choirmaster at Holy Trinity. Besides leading the music program, Chris is the founder of The Well-Practiced Musician, an online coaching initiative helping musicians develop their skills efficiently. Chris also plays keyboard in The Two-Beat Dames, a local Dixieland jazz band, and pursues diverse hobbies such as restoration, hang-gliding, and running. Dr. Robert Horton served as Holy Trinity’s Organist and Choirmaster for a decade before transitioning to his current role as an organ builder at Brunner and Associates. A native of Rhode Island, Dr. Horton is a latecomer to organ playing, quickly establishing himself with degrees from Cornell, Northwestern, and the University of Kansas, and accolades such as top honors at the Mikhail Tariverdiev Competition in Russia. A Fulbright scholar, Dr. Horton studied historic organs in France, cultivating a deep appreciation for the art of organ building that he brings to Holy Trinity’s instrument today. Dr. Horton also helped retune the organ and added his own handmade pipe ranks, enriching its distinct tonal palette. Founded in 1730, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is Lancaster’s oldest church and one of Pennsylvania’s earliest congregations. The church’s current building, dedicated in 1766, has been a sanctuary through wars, times of peace, and societal change, symbolizing the steadfast faith of generations. To this day, the Holy Trinity remains a vibrant center of worship, hope, and historical reflection, welcoming all who seek inspiration within its storied walls. Through centuries of careful preservation and enhancement, the Möller Opus 9637 organ at Holy Trinity stands as both an instrument of spiritual reflection and an irreplaceable piece of American musical heritage. Join us in this video to experience its storied history and the artistry of Christopher Prestia and Dr. Robert Horton as they bring this majestic organ to life once again. Channel Intro music is brought to you by Walker Technical Organ Company and Daniel Umholtz. For more information about the organ visit: https://pipeorgandatabase.org/instrum... For more information about the church visit: https://trinitylancaster.org/