The World's Largest Traveling Carillon
- Project created and coordinated by Eng. Alberto Elias
- Manufactured and cast by the Dutch foundry Royal Eijsbouts
- Dedicated in Constância, Portugal on May 16th, 2015
Why a Traveling Carillon?
The need for promotion of the carillon and its music led to the construction of carillons on mobile structures. These instruments are called traveling carillons and their uniqueness lies in the ease of mobility, making it possible for anyone, anywhere, to be able to listen to their music. At the moment, there are eighteen traveling carillons worldwide.
The LVSITANVS Carillon is the world's largest and heaviest traveling carillon. It comprises 63 bells and it weighs approximately 12 tones. It is supported by a profiled steel chassis with the dimensions of a 20' shipping container and it is placed on a flatbed semi-trailer. The entire structure of the LVSITANVS Carillon is moved by a road tractor that allows great mobility and traveling capacity.
With the LVSITANVS Carillon, it is possible to perform concerts of any music genre, from classical to popular, in a variety of settings - outdoors or indoors, solo or with other artists. Concerts by the LVSITANVS Carillon can, thus, provide enjoyable musical moments regardless of ambiance, be it in, for example, street festivities, classical music concerts, or medieval festivals.
As a novelty in both Portugal and in the Iberian Peninsula, the LVSITANVS Carillon will, we believe, catch music lovers' attention, generate interest while attracting crowds, and, consequentely, originate a new wave of music appreciation.
Technical Specifications
- Lenght: 11m
- Width: 2,5m
- Height: 4,0m
Bells:
- 63-bell carillon in F
- Medium-heavy profile bells
- Range: D#1, F1, G1 - chromatic - G6
- Largest bell: D#1, Ø=1.307mm / Height = 1.050mm / Weight = 1.372kg
- Smallest bell: G6 / Ø = 141mm / Height = 112mm / Weight = 5,6kg
- Total weight of the bells: 6.857,8Kg
Console:
- Console EK/63/25/CL in wood and stainless steel
- Manual board: 63 keys
- Pedal board: concave and radial with 25 pedals
- High precision mechanical system and high quality finishing
- Approximated weight of the console: 200kg
Structure:
- Profiled steel chassis with the dimensions of a 20' shipping container- Profiled steel bell frame
- Profiled steel transverse beams for hanging the bells
- Closed box structure with laminated safety glass
- Approximated weight of the structure: 4.000kg
Semi-trailer:
- Flatbed semi-trailer, holding a 20' shipping container
- Two rear axles with pneumatic suspension
- Two independent mechanic pivoting stiff legs for parking of the platform
Truck:
- MAN TGX 18.480
- 4x2 traction
- Engine power: 480hp
- Gross weight: 7.200kg
- Maximum load: 13.000kg
- Spacious long-haul cab with two sits, ergonomic and comfortable driving position with wrap-around dashboard, GPS, two beds, refrigerator, cabinet and air-conditioning
