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Follow on Google News | ME Construction plays its part in installing Elton John’s new organME Construction has played a key part in the installation of a new 42-stop, three-manual symphonic organ which has been donated to the Royal Academy of Music by Sir Elton John.
The impressive instrument, built in Switzerland by Orgelbau Kuhn and funded by Sir Elton John (http://www.eltonjohn.com/) The Academy’s Principal, Professor Jonathan Freeman-Attwood, commented: “To witness the creation of a new, world-class, three-manual symphonic organ on one’s home soil is exciting to say the least. Over the past weeks, we’ve watched thousands of ’bits and pieces’, in all sorts of materials, being skilfully assembled into a beautiful whole. “And, having seen the care taken by the masters at Kuhn at every stage of the process, we can be confident that the instrument, made to careful specification from the requirements of our professors and consultants, will sound at least as good as it looks,” he added. Pete Smith, the Academy's Estates Manager, expressed a similar sentiment with regard to ME Construction’ The first performances on the new organ take place this autumn and include ‘Bach Unwrapped’ recitals by Bine Bryndorf and Wolfgang Zerer. ME Construction’ Sir Elton John studied at the Royal Academy of Music as a teenager and has regarded the training he received there as vitally important to the development of his career. He now supports the Academy not just by donating the new symphonic organ but also by supporting scholarships at the Academy - helping deserving young musicians to receive the same inspirational start. Sir Elton said: “I feel compelled to do everything that I can to assist the Academy in nurturing and developing these immensely talented, often impoverished, young people.” End About ME Construction ME Construction – a specialist refurbishment contractor, active in London and the surrounding areas - was founded in 2007 to deliver high quality projects in a professional manner normally associated with the larger industry PLCs. It concentrates on the delivery of small to medium-sized projects - typically, not exceeding £4.5m. In 2012, ME Construction was recognised as the UK’s fastest growing privately owned construction company – and included in the Fast Track 100 list, published in The Sunday Times. Further information from: Paul Driver, ME Construction, +44 (0)20 7234 5967 Bob Little, Bob Little Press & PR, +44 (0)1727 860405 End
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