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de zingende toren (the singing tower) aka The Netherlands Centennial Carillon. This carillon was a gift from British Columbia's Dutch community to honor Canada's 100th birthday. Her Majesty Queen Juliana of the Netherlands unveiled the cornerstone of this tower on May 23, 1967. It is located at the intersection of Government and Belleville near the Inner Harbour. A carillon is a musical instrument with a set of bronze bells. This carillon, housed at the top of the 89-foot tower is the largest in Canada with 62 bells, the largest bell weighing 1500 kilos (3306 lbs). To play the carillon, the musician climbs the 75 steps of the spiral staircase (another squint to see pic) and then up a 10-step ladder. Once there, the carilloneur depresses the keys and pedals of the clavier to play a song on the bells. Carillon bells do not swing, they ring when struck by clappers connected with wires to the clavier. Seasonal themed music is played year round on the hour between 10am and 5pm. The Provincial Carillonneur for BC is Ms. Rosemary Laing.
de zingende toren (the singing tower) aka The Netherlands Centennial Carillon. This carillon was a gift from British Columbia's Dutch community to honor Canada's 100th birthday. Her Majesty Queen Juliana of the Netherlands unveiled the cornerstone of this tower on May 23, 1967. It is located at the intersection of Government and Belleville near the Inner Harbour. A carillon is a musical instrument with a set of bronze bells. This carillon, housed at the top of the 89-foot tower is the largest in Canada with 62 bells, the largest bell weighing 1500 kilos (3306 lbs). To play the carillon, the musician climbs the 75 steps of the spiral staircase (another squint to see pic) and then up a 10-step ladder. Once there, the carilloneur depresses the keys and pedals of the clavier to play a song on the bells. Carillon bells do not swing, they ring when struck by clappers connected with wires to the clavier. Seasonal themed music is played year round on the hour between 10am and 5pm. The Provincial Carillonneur for BC is Ms. Rosemary Laing.
7 comments:
The vignette sets this off perfectly - what a beautiful tower - loved the history behind it!
What a uniquely beautiful way of showing the tower, great perspective or setting.
Beautiful photograph. Your history is so detailed...thank you.
There are so many beautiful and interesting spots in the photo, that I had to go back again to see them all. Well balanced photo. Seems like a nice place to sit a spell.
What a beautiful shot and a lovely park setting for the carillon. I'm glad you shared the history...
The carillon must sound amazing! I love how you placed the carilloh a little off center. Lovely!
What a lovely photograph. So serene.
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