Robert Hope-Jones | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 February 1859 |
| Died | 13 September 1914 (aged 55) |
| Alma mater | Birkenhead School |
| Occupation | musician |
| Known for | inventor of the theatre organ |
| Spouse |
Cecil Laurence (m. 1895) |
Robert Hope-Jones (9 February 1859 – 13 September 1914) was an English musician who is considered to be the inventor of the theatre organ in the early 20th century. He thought that a pipe organ should be able to imitate the instruments of an orchestra, and that the console should be detachable from the organ.[1]
- ^ Biography at American Theatre Organ Society website Archived 1 January 2011 at the Wayback Machine