Harmonium und eine Stunde Spass - reed organ

Harmonium und eine Stunde Spass - reed organ

Argentinien - Salta -
Ein Harmonium von Alexandre Pere et Fils
3747

Reed organ, A. Alexandre Pere et fils, Paris, 1872-1891.
Statement of significance
Alexandre Pere et Fils were one of the earliest large-scale manufacturers of harmoniums in the world. Established in 1829 they originally manufactured accordions. By the 1840s they were involved in organ manufacture. Their instruments were highly regarded and they won numerous awards at international exhibitions. These included the Paris Exposition of 1844 where they were awarded a Bronze Medal, the medal of honour at the 1855 Exposition Universelle in Paris and an award in the London Exhibition of 1862. Of significance to Sydney is that they exhibited at the Sydney International Exhibition in 1879 where they were awarded a Highly Commended recommendation. Awards continued until 1897 (Brussels) and 1900 (Paris). After 1854 the firm was successful in patenting a number of important improvements to reed organ design. Their fame grew, attracting praise from several musicians and composers including Hector Berlioz. Alexandre instruments were quite compact and finely finished showing an elegance and simplicity of design which was without the ostentation and size of later reed organs. They differed from the American instrument by using a pressure system blowing air though the reeds rather than the suction method used in most American reed organs.

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