The organ bench from Our Lady of Vilnius ended up in Old St. Patrick's Cathedral as part of the patrimony diaspora. The bench makes a brief appearance in Martin Scorsese's documentary "The Oratorio" airing tonight on PBS. The documentary weaves Scorsese's memories of the Basilica with the story of an oratorio performed there in 1826. In 2018 this oratorio was re-created and performed in a benefit concert for the restoration of the organ.
Here's Jared Lamenza playing at Old St. Pat's. The bench, like Our Lady of Vilnius, is barely visible but totally essential.
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