KELVINGROVE will ring out to the sound of organ music as ten songs chosen by the public are played to mark a 10th anniversary.
As told in the Evening Times, today marks 10 years since Kelvingrove reopened following a three-year, £27.9 million refurbishment.
And Dr Jim Hunter, Honorary Director of Music, appealed for Glasgow's top 10 pieces of music to play on the famous organ in order to mark the occasion.
The full playlist is being kept under wraps until the performance at 1pm but the museum has revealed Giacomo Puccini's classic Nessun Dorma will be played as well as a series of Scottish waltzes.
And visitors will also be able to hear David Bowie's Life on Mars.
Kelvingrove's organ made world wide headlines in January when two million people watched a video of Christopher Nickol playing the song following the announcement of Bowie's death.
The organ, built in 1901 by Lewis and Co of London, holds the record for playing the only free daily organ recital in the world.
Musicians have already performed more than 3000 concerts, which have been enjoyed by over 70,000 people a year.
Chairman of Glasgow Life, Councillor Archie Graham, said: “Kelvingrove is a magnificent and much-loved building, which has brought the world of art, history and natural history to life for visitors for more than 100 years.
"The outstanding refurbishment, which was unveiled to great applause ten years ago today, preserved the building and collection – and all the joy and discovery that comes with it – for generations to come."
Kelvingrove has welcomed more than 14 million visitors since the building reopened to the public ten years ago, on July 11, 2006.
Muriel Gray and Mr Graham will mark the special occasion by posing for pictures alongside Sophie Cave’s iconic floating heads installation in the East Court.
The Learning and Access team, which has developed and delivered a programme of events, activities and talks that bring the city’s collection to life, also organised an activity programme to mark the occasion.
Mr Graham added: "It is an exceptional legacy of Glasgow’s proud past and it has been instrumental in placing the city on the must-visit list of the world’s top travel guides.
“One of Kelvingrove’s major innovations is that it’s a genuinely flexible museum.
"By changing stories we ensure our displays remain up to date, responding to new discoveries and reflecting public interest. Whether you’re an old friend or a new visitor I invite you to explore life, art and culture in all its amazing diversity, in this truly wonderful free to enter museum.”
Today’s displays are based on an assessment of the most interesting objects, or groups of objects, among the 1.2 million in the city’s vast collection.
Curators proposed more than 200 stories, whittled down to the 100 on show.
Each of the 8000 objects - 4000 more than had been on display when the museum closed in 2003 - was cleaned, and if necessary, restored by conservators and each had to have a new display mount designed and made.
When it reopened in 2006 the public could explore 22 galleries, each of which introduced the visitor to between four to eight separate stories, grouped under a broad theme.
The project also involved designing and building the £7.4 million Glasgow Museum Resource Centre to house the 200,000 objects formerly stored at Kelvingrove, freeing up the basement for new public facilities.
Broadcaster Muriel Gray added: “Is it really ten years since the striking restoration of this marvellous building was revealed to almost unanimous praise by all who poured through its refurbished doors?
“Ask any Glaswegian for their memories of Kelvingrove and emotions will flood out, emotions not normally associated with a museum.
"Many remember a first date or, like me, marvelling as a child at the amazing and occasionally bizarre array of animals on display.
“I’m pleased to see Kelvingrove has refreshed the stories on display; it gives me a reason to return and an excuse to come back and enjoy my favourite pieces.
"Ten years on this breathtaking building is still very dear to me and I’m delighted to see future generations are also taking it to their heart.”
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