Nancy. Update on... the cathedral's dismantled grand organ

Every Monday, the editorial team provides an update on current and planned projects in Nancy. Today, we're visiting the great organ of Nancy Cathedral, whose 4,000 pipes left the building over three years ago. And we'll have to wait a little longer before we hear them sing again.

Of the 4,000 pipes that make up the organ, only a few, among the largest, remained in place, due to the inability to evacuate them. Photo L.G. — Of the 4,000 pipes that make up the organ, only a few, among the largest, remained in place, due to the inability to evacuate them. Photo LG

It's already been three and a half years since he's been without his instrument. That's a long time. Even for a historic project. Especially since Johan Vexo will likely have to wait two more years, until spring 2027, before returning to the organ of Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation Cathedral, the instrument he owns.

The reason? Let's say – quoting Audiard – that...

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