Merchandise

Townhall Organ Greeting Cards: Pack of 10

The cards have a magnificent image of our Town Hall Organ on the front and the remainder of the card is left for you to write your greeting or message. Complete with envelopes, you’ll find them handy and a lovely way to send your greetings at any time.

Special offer: THE SOUND OF OUR CITY. Book and CD

Get the book and the CD for a special price of $35.

The CD contains recordings of famed international artists on the magnificent new Klais organ. It covers the concerts of the first five years, from the first solo performance by Thomas Trotter in March 2010 to Kemp English in November 2014. Enjoy the superb selection of music and the wonderful range of tone possible on this majestic instrument, as played by some of the best in the world.

The book is the tale of New Zealand’s largest musical instrument. In one hundred years it has been donated, celebrated, criticised, stripped back, and rebuilt twice. Take a journey with us to discover the story behind the massiveness and majesty that resides at the heart of our city.

THE SOUND OF OUR CITY. Music from the Auckland Town Hall Organ

This album contains recordings of famed international artists on the magnificent new Klais organ. It covers the concerts of the first five years, from the first solo performance by Thomas Trotter in March 2010 to Kemp English in November 2014. Enjoy the superb selection of music and the wonderful range of tone possible on this majestic instrument, as played by some of the best in the world. Listen to a sample below:

THE SOUND OF OUR CITY. The story of the Auckland Town Hall Organ

The tale of New Zealand’s largest musical instrument. In one hundred years it has been donated, celebrated, criticised, stripped back, and rebuilt twice. Take a journey with us to discover the story behind the massiveness and majesty that resides at the heart of our city.

Children’s Book “The Auckland Town Hall Pipe Organ Book”

This charming and delightful book has been produced by Orgelbau Klais and author Ksenia Bönig. Hardbacked and beautifully presented with full colour drawings and pictures throughout, this will fascinate all children and parents who want to learn more about this amazing instrument. Stock is limited – get in now!

Souvenir Programme

A copy of the Inaugural Programme, packed with interesting information about the history of the of the Town Hall Organs, photographs, fascinating technical details of the Klais organ and the music and performers at the Inaugural Concerts.

John Wells, Auckland Town Hall

Auckland’s former City Organist Dr John Wells on the first solo recording on the 2010 Klais organ in Auckland Town Hall. Released June 2011.

Restoring the Splendour

The fascinating story of how Orgelbau Klais has transformed the Auckland Town Hall Organ into a magnificent up-to-date concert instrument. The DVD gives a valuable insight into the technical aspects of organ-building, both in the factory and the Town Hall, together with some beautiful examples of the musical achievements of the new organ.