About
the Ancient Hydraulis
An Interview with Dr.
Richard Pettigrew
Invented by Ctesibius of Alexandria
in the 3rd Century B.C., the hydraulis was the first keyboard musical
instrument and the ancestor of the modern church organ. In 1992
Greek archaeologists recovered a fragmentary hydraulis dating from
the 1st Century B.C. at the
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Hydraulis in ancient mosaic
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Greek city of Dion, at the foot of
Mt. Olympus. Based on this example and documentary evidence, the
European Cultural Centre of Delphi finished reconstructing the instrument
in 1999.
The video, The
Ancient Hydraulis, generously made available by the European
Cultural Centre of Delphi, appeared on TAC in March 2002.
This video tells the story of the ancient hydraulis and its modern
reconstruction and includes a performance of this remarkable instrument.
Its appearance on TAC prompted classical-music radio station KWAX
of Eugene, Oregon, to invite ALI President and Executive
Director Dr. Richard Pettigrew to the station for a broadcast interview
on the subject of the hydraulis. The interview covers the history
of the hydraulis as well as the relevance of archaeology to people
today and the purpose behind The Archaeology Channel.
Caitriona Bolster of KWAX interviewed Dr. Pettigrew in the KWAX
studio on March 14, 2002. The interview was broadcast on March 19.
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To hear the
interview, click on the bandwidth for your player below.
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To
see the video (The Ancient Hydraulis), click
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About Dr. Pettigrew
Currently serving
as Board President and Executive Director of ALI, Dr. Pettigrew
received his B.A. (1970) from Stanford University and his M.A.
(1972) and Ph.D. (1977) from the University of Oregon. In 30
years of Pacific Northwest archaeological experience, he has
conducted
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Richard Pettigrew
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hundreds of field projects in diverse
regions. Pettigrew has been a leader in Oregon research, producing
pioneering and seminal contributions in most regions of the
state. Among the many professional organizations of which he
is a member are the Society for American Archaeology, the Archaeological
Institute of America, the Association of Oregon Archaeologists,
the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and
the Register of Professional Archaeologists. Reflecting an interest
in digital technology dating back at least to his first computer-programming
class at Stanford in 1967, he has long promoted computer applications
in archaeology. Since founding ALI in 1999, Pettigrew has directed
The Archaeology Channel project, a public education
effort involving the use of cutting edge technology to deliver
valuable information and perspectives about archaeology and
indigenous peoples to a worldwide audience through compelling
streaming media programming. His experience thus combines a
deep research background, technological expertise, and a strong
commitment to public education. Dr. Pettigrew lives in Eugene,
Oregon, USA.
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Web links:
The Web links below are selected
websites for exploring this and related subjects. These include
sites that we regard as informative, reliable and enjoyable.
The
Ancient Hydraulis (European Cultural Centre of Delphi)
Curious Facts from
the Organ's History (The Westfield Center)
European
Cultural Centre of Delphi
History of the
Pipe Organ (Music History and Literature)
Hydraulis:
the Ancient Hydraulis and Its Reconstruction
KWAX (University of Oregon)
Piano
History: The Complete Story (Get-Piano-Lessons.com)
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