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E6
Built by John Abbey in 1838, it was originally an instrument
consisting of 2 keyboards and 8 stops and a pedalboard in
pull on 18 notes. The neo-Gothic sideboard was made by
the carpenter Boileau.
In 1900, Merklin transformed it and brought it to 12 stops.
In 1961, Jean Hermann modified the composition (addition
Sesquialtera II and PLein-Jeu III).
Between 1976 and 1980, complete revoicing by Maciet
(problament the addition Larigor 1 1/3 and Whistle 1).
In 1995, Bernard Dargassies restored the organ and
modified the composition again. The old Sesquialtera II of
the GO was moved to the Swell in two independant stops
to make room for a Trompette 8’. The modified Récit has
returned to its original layout. Only the Montre and
perhaps the Prestant are made by Abbey, revoiced. The
rest of the piping is from Merklin and Hermann.
Organistes titulaires
Yves Castagnet et Johann Vexo
Messes avec orgue de choeur
Tous les soirs à 17h45 (vêpres) et 18h15 (messe).
photos orgue de choeur:
Jeroen de Haan (buffet) & Victor Weller (buffet & console)
photo harmonium: Thierry Correard
The harmonium
It is a German Hofberg harmonium in very good condition.
Its composition is particularly representative of this type
harmonium.
Lars Magnus Hofberg (1862-1919) came originally from
Sweden, he worked with Theodor Mannborg in Germany in
the 1890s before founding his own harmonium factory in
Leipzig. He specialized in the manufacture of aspiring
harmoniums (including models with 2 keyboards and
pedals). After his death, his heirs continued to manufacture
harmoniums under the same name until 1930.
Text: Thierry Correard
1838 - Abbey (1)
1900 - Merklin (3a)
1961 - Hermann (3a)
1980 - Maciet (3a)
1995 - Dargassies (3b)
II/12 -
traction mécanique (claviers),
transmissions pneumatiques (pédale) -
composition
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1838 - Abbey (1)
1900 - Merklin (3a)
1961 - Hermann (3a)
1980 - Maciet (3a)
1995 - Dargassies (3b)
II/12 -
traction mécanique (claviers),
transmissions pneumatiques (pédale) -
composition
E6
Built by John Abbey in 1838, it was originally an instrument
consisting of 2 keyboards and 8 stops and a pedalboard in
pull on 18 notes. The neo-Gothic sideboard was made by
the carpenter Boileau.
In 1900, Merklin transformed it and brought it to 12 stops.
In 1961, Jean Hermann modified the composition (addition
Sesquialtera II and PLein-Jeu III).
Between 1976 and 1980, complete revoicing by Maciet
(problament the addition Larigor 1 1/3 and Whistle 1).
In 1995, Bernard Dargassies restored the organ and
modified the composition again. The old Sesquialtera II of
the GO was moved to the Swell in two independant stops
to make room for a Trompette 8’. The modified Récit has
returned to its original layout. Only the Montre and
perhaps the Prestant are made by Abbey, revoiced. The
rest of the piping is from Merklin and Hermann.
Organistes titulaires
Yves Castagnet et Johann Vexo
Messes avec orgue de choeur
Tous les soirs à 17h45 (vêpres) et 18h15 (messe).
photos orgue de choeur:
Jeroen de Haan (buffet) & Victor Weller (buffet & console)
photo harmonium: Thierry Correard