A Forest of Pipes

About A FOREST OF PIPES

This website is dedicated to the book A FOREST OF PIPES, The Story of the Walt Disney Concert Hall Organ, by Jennifer A. Zobelein. This is the revised 10th anniversary edition (2014). It is printed in a larger format and includes updated information, beautiful color photographs, a clear diagram of the organ divisions and a current stop list.  The book describes the planning, construction, installation and enjoyment of the spectacular pipe organ at Disney Hall in Los Angeles, inaugurated in 2004.  The author interviewed the architects, designers, builders and musicians whose words and insights provide the substance of this book.

Videos

The following are links to videos about the Walt Disney Concert Hall Organ:

Philip Smith – tour and audio:

National Association of Pastoral Musicians, 2008:

Frank Gehry interview:

Frank Gehry and Esa-Pekka Salonen interview: