Brooklyn Made and Brooklyn Restored: An 1891 Wissner Concert Grand Piano

Saint Agnes Church (1913) in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn is embarking on a crowdfunding campaign to rebuild its antique concert grand piano. When this gorgeous instrument is restored, the church will launch a community concert series in its majestic German inspired neo-Gothic style church designed by Brooklyn ecclesiastical architect, Thomas Francis Houghton (1842-1913).Wissner

Located at the corner of Sackett and Hoyt Streets, the church is planning a multi-ethnic musical series utilizing the magnificent nave of its historic church. The church’s soaring granite edifice, ornate stained glass windows, vaulted ceilings, and other fine ecclesiastical details will provide visitors with one of the most spiritually uplifting and aesthetically pleasing venues. This inspirational setting with its heavenly acoustics, will deliver a unique aural experience while showcasing Brooklyn’s rich and diverse musical talents.

The centerpiece of the St. Agnes’ forthcoming musical series is its 1891 Wissner concert grand piano. In disrepair and silent for decades, this unique instrument was manufactured by the Wissner Piano Company which began on Atlantic Avenue in 1878. The piano is slated for restoration by Brooklyn master restorer, Brian Whiton.

Donors to its Kickstarter fundraising campaign are needed to raise the requisite $ 13,091.00 restoration cost to make this piano, grand, once more, assuring it strikes its highest and most melodious notes for all of Brooklyn to enjoy.

Everyone who contributes to the Kickstarter campaign will receive a special gift, ranging from personal access to a “piano-cam” to view the ongoing restoration to a private concert using the church’s Wissner concert grand piano.

To make a donation go to: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1348383811/brooklyn-made-and-brooklyn-restored-a-wissner-gran

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