When I Fall in Love - Howard Beaumont at the Blackpool Opera House Wurlitzer Theatre Organ

When I Fall in Love, a timeless classic popularised by legendary artists such as Doris Day and Nat King Cole, receives a rich and expressive interpretation here by Howard Beaumont. This performance features the magnificent 3/13 Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ housed in the historic Opera House Theatre, Blackpool.

The Wurlitzer organ, installed in 1939, is one of the few remaining instruments of its kind still in regular use in the UK. Known for its lush tonal palette and orchestral versatility, the 3/13 configuration denotes three manuals (keyboards) and thirteen ranks of pipes, allowing for a wide range of dynamic expression. Howard Beaumont, a renowned theatre organist, brings the song to life with his sensitive touch and deep understanding of both the instrument and the song's romantic essence.

The Opera House Theatre itself is a landmark venue in Blackpool, celebrated for its rich heritage and association with British theatrical and musical history. This recording captures the unique sound of the Wurlitzer in situ, offering listeners an authentic experience of theatre organ music in a grand, atmospheric setting.

This video is a valuable archive of both the song and this iconic instrument, deserving wider recognition among enthusiasts of classic music, theatre organs, and historical performances.

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