Of these the unique projects of Anatoly, his current passion circles around reconstructing a unique 18th- century instrument called “lira organizzata”.  This is an unusual combination of a classic hurdy-gurdy with a built-in compact pipe organ.

It took about two years  to reconstruct this historical instrument with a guitar-shaped body based on an engraving in a treatise of French monk Dom Bedos published in 1766-78. This instrument was then developed to fit the contemporary requirements of performers. As a result, this new and improved Hurdy-Gurdy-Organ appears in music practice - again!

 

The “new old” hurdy-gurdy has two different voices: a string(s), and pipe (flute) sounds. Multiple combinations of strings and pipes allow the timbre abilities of the instrument to increase dramatically.

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The main features of the ZAYA-RUZO HURDY-GURDY-ORGAN are (refer to the pictures):

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-          6 strings (two Chanterelles, Trumpet, Mouche, Petit and Gros Bourdons).

-          Mechanical tuning pins and fine-tuning mechanism for the Chanterelles.

-          Two bellows + receiver pumping action.

-          The ability to disengage the bellows and the crank.

-          An adjustable two-step distance from the organ valves to the tangents (allows play in different  combinations of strings and pipes).

-          Two full octaves range for both strings and pipes.

-          Warm and impressive voice of  pipes.

-          Removable bottom of the body for easy servicing.

-          Adjustable hand crank (65 to 90 mm length with 5 mm steps).

 

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Full "electrification" with magnet pick-ups (even for silk, gut and synthetic strings) is available.

The HGO is made to order in a limited quantity. Email maker for the ability, term, and price at anatolyzayaruzny@gmail.com.