Mechanical Parlor Organ - Organina Thibouville

produced by Gérard Dôle, fl. 1985 (Folkways Records, 1981), 38 mins

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Field of Interest: World Music
Description: The Organina Thibouville is a small mechanical organ popular in the drawing rooms of the Parisian bourgeoisie. As a device designed for home entertainment, it played folding punched cards imprinted with dance tunes, excerpts from operas, patriotic songs, and hymns. This recording was made in Paris in 1981 with a restored organ and original cards.
Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 38 mins
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: Extracts, Solo
Label: Folkways Records
Producer: Gérard Dôle, fl. 1985
Release Date: 1981
Subject: World Music, Music & Performing Arts, Europe, Europa, France
Keywords and Translated Subjects: Europa