Symphonic Organ

I heard Hector Olivera in concert last month in Jacksonville. He is not only masterful in his interpretation of classical literature but also in transforming the Rodgers organ into a complete symphony orchestra.

Hector performed a medley of tunes from the theater organ era that was truly outstanding, recreating the sounds of a Wurlitzer theater organ. His second set of tunes incorporated orchestral instrumentation from Rodgers MX-200 sound module. The entire audience sat in amazement as they listened to orchestral arrangements employing authentic instrumental sounds. In fact a musician who is a former musician from our local symphony said he never thought he would hear such realistic sounds from an electronic organ.

Rodgers can certainly be called the "symphonic organ."