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The Longwood Organ
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The Longwood Organ
Composed of 10,010 pipes divided into 146 ranks, the Longwood Organ is the largest Aeolian organ ever constructed in a residential setting. Pierre du Pont was an organ aficionado who, in 1930, replaced the original organ with a much larger, custom-designed Aeolian model that remains in Longwood’s Conservatory to this day.
With the goal of returning the Longwood Organ to its 1930 splendor, a team of experts began a seven-year restoration process in 2004. They completely rewired, repainted, re-leathered and refurbished virtually every element of the Longwood Organ.
Today, the remarkable, fully restored Longwood Organ is a highlight of the extraordinary performing arts programming.
This year we host the inaugural Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition where 10 competitors from around the world compete for the Pierre S. du Pont $40,000 First Prize.
Hear the amazing range of sounds of the Longwood organ pipes
Explore and Listen
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Organ Concerts
Join us for a season of organ concerts that showcase the fully restored 10,010 pipe instrument. Tour Longwood's unique Organ Museum for an impressive behind the scenes look at the thousands of pipes!
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Hear the Sounds of the Longwood Organ
Listen to sound clips online
Find out interesting facts about the largest Aeolian organ ever constructed in a residential setting, and listen to the sounds of the newly-restored pipes.
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The Longwood Organ on American Public Media
In May 2012, American Public Media broadcast an episode of Pipedreams titled "Longwood Revisited" which highlighted the history and restoration of The Longwood Organ.
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