Organist Dr. Handel Cecilio inaugurates Rodgers church organ of the Memorial Baptist Church of Brasilia
Debut of Rodgers Trillium Masterpiece 908 was marked by dedication service and concert
On December 14, 2008, the Memorial Baptist Church of Brasilia debuted its new organ, a Rodgers Trillium Masterpiece 908. The instrument – consisting of three manuals, a 32-note pedalboard and a module that aggregates more than 1,200 sounds and timbres – was installed by professionals from the Roland Technical Center.
In addition to the dedication service, the model was used during the concert of the organist Handel Cecilio, from Belo Horizonte, who performed pieces by renowned authors such as Henry Purcell, Léon Boëllmann, Johann Sebastian Bach, Amaral Vieira and Georg Philipp Telemann. According to Anderson Silveira Motta, minister of music and worship at IMB, the new instrument has an engaging sound and is perfectly suited to the liturgical musical style. “It has been exciting to sing hymns of praise to God with its support,” he says.
Rodgers in Brasilia – DF
Since December 2008, the Memorial Baptist Church of Brasilia has had a RodgersTrillium Masterpiece organ The instrument – consisting of three manuals, a 32-note pedalboard and a module that aggregates more than 1,200 sounds and timbres – was installed by professionals from the Roland Technical Center. In its debut, the model was used during the dedication service and the concert of the organist Handel Cecilio, from Belo Horizonte, who performed pieces by renowned authors, such as Henry Purcell, Leon Boellmann, Johann Sebastian Bach, Amaral Vieira and Georg PhilippTelemann. The IMB’s minister of music and worship. Anderson Silveira Motta, believes that the new instrument has an enveloping sound and is perfectly suited to the style of music
About the RODGERS ORGAN’S manufacturer and its quality and importance in the world
Rodgers organs are widely recognized for their exceptional quality and importance in the music scene. The Rodgers Instruments Corporation, founded by Rodgers W. Jenkins in 1958, has excelled in manufacturing high-quality electronic organs known for their authentic sound and advanced features.
The quality of Rodgers organs is attributed to the meticulous care taken in the design and construction of the instruments. They are designed to replicate the sound and expressiveness of traditional pipe organs, utilizing advanced technology to achieve a stunning and authentic timbre. Rodgers organs offer a wide range of customizable features, which allow organists to tailor the sound and feel of the instrument to their preferences and the repertoire they are playing.
The importance of Rodgers organs lies in the fact that they offer a viable alternative to pipe organs in settings where these traditional instruments are not feasible due to space, cost or maintenance constraints. They are widely used in churches, music schools, concert halls and recording studios around the world, allowing talented musicians to explore and share the richness of the organ sound in a wide variety of contexts.
Rodgers organs’ prominence around the world is due to their ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation. They have constantly sought to improve their instruments, incorporating new technologies and techniques to enhance the quality and versatility of their electronic organs. As a result, Rodgers organs have gained international renown and are widely appreciated by musicians, organists and music lovers around the world.
