(1/2) Interview with Ron Sharp, builder of the Sydney Opera House Organ

I recently conducted an interview with the Australian organ builder, Ron Sharp. Ron is most famous for building the Sydney Opera House organ in 1979 – the largest mechanical instrument in the world. I want to thank Ron for sharing his time and life story.

Update: Ron Sharp passed away on 21 July, 2021. Rest in Peace, Ron.

Correction: Ron's first instrument at St Mary's Cathedral was not mechanical action, but electric action.

See part 2 here: https://youtu.be/vtsu-RD8Snw

Timestamps for Part One:
08:27 Beginning of the Interview
13:18 Why Ron started organ building
18:14 Reed organs
20:02 The Australian organ scene in the 1950s
24:34 How can we improve organist musicianship?
26:05 Suzuki and violin musicality
29:40 More organ stories
32:40 Ron's first organ, St Mary's

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