In Paris, situated a mile apart, are two giants of musical and architectural magnificence—epic voices that carry the passion, cultural tastes, and sound of their eras into the present day. The pipe organs of Notre Dame and Saint Sulpice have resounded for centuries, so when fire tore through the former in April 2019, some minds turned quickly to the fate of its cherished instrument. “Two miracles happened that day,” says David Briggs, an international concert organist and composer. “Nobody was killed, and the great organ survived.” These astounding instruments are…
