Omaha, Nebraska —University of Nebraska at Omaha Janet A. and

Omaha, Nebraska — University of Nebraska at Omaha
Janet A. and Willis S. Strauss Performing Arts Center
Three manuals and pedals, 31 stops, 48 ranks
Attached drawknob keydesk, compass 61/32
Mechanical key action, electric stop action
Opus 3603, 1985
Photograph: Michael Perrault
Since its installation in 1985, this instrument has attracted visitors from all over
the world. The organ, which is used for teaching, solo recitals and in performance
with vocal and instrumental ensembles, sits in its own gallery at the front of the
five hundred seat hall above the stage. The dark stained oak casework and
contrasting brightly polished façade pipes provide a dramatic visual statement at
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panels and retracting draperies hung along the side walls in order to provide a
splendid acoustical setting for the organ. The well-developed Grand Orgue of
twelve stops is based on a Montre 16' while the large fourteen stop Récit, located
at the top of the case, is based upon a Montre 8'. The third manual (Grand
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Mechanical and alternative electric coupling is provided for use in performing
romantic and contemporary works.
Just a note to tell you how stunning the Casavant is. It is a
remarkable instrument in a most favorable acoustic ambience.
—Marilyn Mason, Professor of Music, University of Michigan, April 18, 1986
Grand Orgue
Récit
Montre
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Flûte harmonique (common bass)
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Cornet III
2-2/3
Grande Fourniture II-IV
2-2/3
Fourniture IV-V
1-1/3
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Montre
Soubasse
Octavebasse (Ext.)
Bourdon (Ext.)
Octave (Ext.)
Mixture V
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Bombarde
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Flûte majeure
Viole de gambe
Voix céleste (TC)
Octave
Flûte à fuseau
Nazard
Quarte de nazard
Tierce
Plein Jeu V
Basson
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Hautbois
Clairon harmonique
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