Macy’s (was Wanamaker’s), Philadelphia

The organ in Macy’s (was Wanamaker’s), Philadelphia – note the swell shutters on the middle level

Following the wedding, we spent a day in the city’s marvellous Art Gallery, returning to the city centre for a superb 5.30pm recital on the largest fully functioning organ in the world (29,000 pipes) in the Grand Court at Macy’s store (was more famous as Wanamaker’s). 

Peter Richard Conte giving his 5.30pm Macy’s / Wanamaker recital on 12th October

Peter Richard Conte has been organist there since 1989.  Famous for its colossal string section, the organ – and Mr Conte – did not disappoint, and appeared to be in tip-top condition.