A brand new pipe organ, the first of its kind to be built in the UK, has been installed in Trinity Hall, Cambridge by celebrated Danish builder, Carsten Lund.

The instrument was designed with help from the world famous concert organist, David Sanger, and comprises 17 stops and three transmissions split across two manuals and pedals.

In the process of installation, significant changes had to be made to the College chapel to allow a better acoustic. The gallery’s solid oak panel was replaced by an iron and oak balustrade, featuring bronze detail, designed by architect and Trinity Hall alumnus, Tristan Rees Roberts.

Since establishing his firm in 1966, Carsten Lund has gained an enviable reputation throughout Scandinavia for the quality and individuality of his organs.

His choir organ in Copenhagen Cathedral can be heard every morning on Danish radio in the broadcast daily service. This is the first time he has designed and built an organ in the UK.

Richard Baker, Director of Music at Trinity Hall, said: “The quality and versatility of this beautiful instrument - and the improved acoustics in the building - will enable future generations of Organ Scholars to improve their technique, and to perform a much wider range of music than has been previously possible for chapel services.”

The new instrument was blessed by the Rt Revd Graham James, the Bishop of Norwich, at a Service of Dedication on Sunday 15 October. The service was followed by an inaugural recital given by David Sanger.

Two specially commissioned pieces of music were performed to mark the occasion: in the service, an anthem for choir and organ by Richard Baker; and in the recital, a new work by Canadian organist and composer Julian Revie.

The design, building and installation of the Carsten Lund organ have all been made possible through the generous donation of an alumnus of the College.

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