St-Gervais-St-Protais is one of the oldest places of worship in Paris (6th century) and among the first parochial churches of 'la rive droite'. The present church was built in the 16-17th century, in Flamboyant Gothic style, with other styles superimposed. Its frontage was completed in 1620 (first example of the classical style in Paris). Today St-Gervais-St-Protais is the house of the Monastic and Lay Communities of Jerusalem.
1601 - Matthijs Langhedul (1)1628 - Pierre Pescheur (5)1649 - Pierre Thierry (6)1659 - Pierre Thierry (2)1676 - Alexandre Thierry (5)1714 - François Thierry (5)1768 - Louis Bessart & François-Henri Clicquot (3a)1784 - François-Henri Clicquot (6)1812 - Pierre-François Dallery (5)1843 - Louis-Paul Dallery (6)1909 - Joseph Gutschenritter (6)1922 - Louis Beasse (5)1949 - Louis-Eugène Rochesson (6)1973 - Danion - Gonzalez (4)2000 - Muhleisen (6)
Organiste titulaire Aude Heurtematte, Nicolas Bucher, Gaétan JarryGrellety Bosviel, Elise Friot (les offices de semaine)Concerts First Saturday of the month at 4 PM (september-july)Masses with organSaturday 6:h30 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM VideoFrédéric MuñozAll organs built before the revolutionPhoto GO: Jeroen de HaanOther photos : Victor Weller
This instrument was the organ of 7 members of the Couperin family, in 4 generations: •Louis and his brother Charles from 1653 to 1679•François "le Grand", interim of Delalande and his cousin Nicolas from 1665 to 1748•Armand-Louis, son of Nicolas from 1748 to 1789, assisted by his younger brother Pierre.•his son Gervais-François until 1866.
A4The organ of St Gervais is one of the oldest in Paris. It was built by François-Henri Clicquot between 1766 and 1768, replacing an instrument whose construction began in 1601 by Languedul and which has been reworked several times by Thierry. During the construction of the new instrument, Clicquot used parts of the old organ. It was fortunate to be preserved from all modifications during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, thanks to the exemplarity of the priests and titulars of the time who were aware of the material and historical value of the organ. Oberhauld in 1812 and 1843 by Dallery, it was restored in 1920-1924 and 1967-1973. Most of the 41 stops are old, which is extraordinary for a Parisian organ. 17 stops are from the 17th century, 15 stops are from the 18th century and 5 stops were rebuilt in 1974. In addition, the entire wind tunnel is original.1601A new organ was built by Matthijs Langhedul (21/II with first short octave). As the church was not completed, the instrument was placed on the tribune of the south transept. This is the basis of the current instrument. The buffet must have resembled the one we see today but with three turrets of equal height. 1628The church was completed and the transfer of the organ to the new gallery at the end of the nave was entrusted to Pierre Pescheur. A Back Positive receives the division of Positive, the mechanics are redone as well as a new console in the window. The short octave is extended to 49 notes on manual keyboards and a coupling of the two keyboards is added. Some modifications were made to strengthen the composition of the organ and adapt it to its new location.1649Overhaul by Pierre Thierry.1659Pierre Thierry added a division of Echo with 7 stops, added a Nasard and a new Tierce to the Positive. A movable tirasse of the great organ was added and this was a great novelty.1676-1685Restoration by Alexandre Thierry. A Cornet de Récit is added as well as a 16' Bourdon on the Great Organ. The tuning is raised by a semitone. The range of manual keyboards is increased to 51 notes for the Great Organ and the Positive.1714François Thierry adds an 8' Trumpet to the Récit on a upper board left free on the Grand-orgue by the suppression of the 4' flute. The low octave of the Echo is removed to facilitate the maintenance of the mechanics and improve the touch.1758-1768A major restoration of the organ was undertaken, first by Louis Bessart, then by François-Henri Clicquot on the death of Bessart in 1764. The case was restored and enhanced to the state in which it is seen today. The general layout of the organ was revised but the reuse of a significant part of the old sound material marked a "soft" transition of the instrument. Maintenance was provided by Clicquot until his death in 1790 and then by his associate Pierre Dallery. The organ narrowly escaped disappearance during the closure of the church during the Revolution.1812-1813Overhaul by Pierre-François Dallery. The mixtures of the Great Organ and the Positive were removed, a 2nd 8' Trumpet placed on the Great Organ, a 2nd 8' Flute, an 8' Clarinet and an 8' Bassoon added to the Positive.1842Pierre-François Dallery restored the Plein-jeux removed in 1813 and replaced the Montre of the Grand-orgue.1909Overhaul by Joseph Gutschenritter without any changes.1920-1924The organ, which had suffered damage during the bombing of the church in 1918, was repaired by Louis Beasse. The wind tunnel was rebuilt next to the old one preserved and the French pedals replaced by a new German one.1949Overhaul by Louis-Eugène Rochesson.1973Restoration by Danion-Gonzalez. The objective was to restore the 1768 status. At the Grand-Orgue the Plein-Jeu IX has been rebuilt to nine according to the indications found on the original wind chest fortunately preserved. At the Positif, the Plein-jeu of Dallery is maintained, a Bourdon 8' is placed and the Bassoon-Clarinet 8' is replaced by a new Larigot 1'. The range of Pedalboard is increased to 27 notes. All withdrawn stops are kept inside the buffet.2000Overhaul by Muhleisen and tuning adjustment.Source
St Gervais sheltered the famous dynasty of the Couperin family, for more than two centuries, beginning in 1653. On one side of the church, the house of the Couperins still stands; a plaque commemorates the Couperins' tenure in this place.
A4The organ of St Gervais is one of the oldest in Paris. It was built by François-Henri Clicquot between 1766 and 1768, replacing an instrument whose construction began in 1601 by Languedul and which has been reworked several times by Thierry. During the construction of the new instrument, Clicquot used parts of the old organ. It was fortunate to be preserved from all modifications during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, thanks to the exemplarity of the priests and titulars of the time who were aware of the material and historical value of the organ. Oberhauld in 1812 and 1843 by Dallery, it was restored in 1920-1924 and 1967-1973. Most of the 41 stops are old, which is extraordinary for a Parisian organ. 17 stops are from the 17th century, 15 stops are from the 18th century and 5 stops were rebuilt in 1974. In addition, the entire wind tunnel is original.1601A new organ was built by Matthijs Langhedul (21/II with first short octave). As the church was not completed, the instrument was placed on the tribune of the south transept. This is the basis of the current instrument. The buffet must have resembled the one we see today but with three turrets of equal height. 1628The church was completed and the transfer of the organ to the new gallery at the end of the nave was entrusted to Pierre Pescheur. A Back Positive receives the division of Positive, the mechanics are redone as well as a new console in the window. The short octave is extended to 49 notes on manual keyboards and a coupling of the two keyboards is added. Some modifications were made to strengthen the composition of the organ and adapt it to its new location.1649Overhaul by Pierre Thierry.1659Pierre Thierry added a division of Echo with 7 stops, added a Nasard and a new Tierce to the Positive. A movable tirasse of the great organ was added and this was a great novelty.1676-1685Restoration by Alexandre Thierry. A Cornet de Récit is added as well as a 16' Bourdon on the Great Organ. The tuning is raised by a semitone. The range of manual keyboards is increased to 51 notes for the Great Organ and the Positive.1714François Thierry adds an 8' Trumpet to the Récit on a upper board left free on the Grand-orgue by the suppression of the 4' flute. The low octave of the Echo is removed to facilitate the maintenance of the mechanics and improve the touch.1758-1768A major restoration of the organ was undertaken, first by Louis Bessart, then by François-Henri Clicquot on the death of Bessart in 1764. The case was restored and enhanced to the state in which it is seen today. The general layout of the organ was revised but the reuse of a significant part of the old sound material marked a "soft" transition of the instrument. Maintenance was provided by Clicquot until his death in 1790 and then by his associate Pierre Dallery. The organ narrowly escaped disappearance during the closure of the church during the Revolution.1812-1813Overhaul by Pierre-François Dallery. The mixtures of the Great Organ and the Positive were removed, a 2nd 8' Trumpet placed on the Great Organ, a 2nd 8' Flute, an 8' Clarinet and an 8' Bassoon added to the Positive.1842Pierre-François Dallery restored the Plein-jeux removed in 1813 and replaced the Montre of the Grand-orgue.1909Overhaul by Joseph Gutschenritter without any changes.1920-1924The organ, which had suffered damage during the bombing of the church in 1918, was repaired by Louis Beasse. The wind tunnel was rebuilt next to the old one preserved and the French pedals replaced by a new German one.1949Overhaul by Louis-Eugène Rochesson.1973Restoration by Danion-Gonzalez. The objective was to restore the 1768 status. At the Grand-Orgue the Plein-Jeu IX has been rebuilt to nine according to the indications found on the original wind chest fortunately preserved. At the Positif, the Plein-jeu of Dallery is maintained, a Bourdon 8' is placed and the Bassoon-Clarinet 8' is replaced by a new Larigot 1'. The range of Pedalboard is increased to 27 notes. All withdrawn stops are kept inside the buffet.2000Overhaul by Muhleisen and tuning adjustment.Source
1601 - Matthijs Langhedul (1)1628 - Pierre Pescheur (5)1649 - Pierre Thierry (6)1659 - Pierre Thierry (2)1676 - Alexandre Thierry (5)1714 - François Thierry (5)1768 - Louis Bessart & François-Henri Clicquot (3a)1784 - François-Henri Clicquot (6)1812 - Pierre-François Dallery (5)1843 - Louis-Paul Dallery (6)1909 - Joseph Gutschenritter (6)1922 - Louis Beasse (5)1949 - Louis-Eugène Rochesson (6)1973 - Danion - Gonzalez (4)2000 - Muhleisen (6)
Organiste titulaire Aude Heurtematte, Nicolas Bucher, Gaétan JarryGrellety Bosviel, Elise Friot (les offices de semaine)Concerts First Saturday of the month at 4 PM (september-july)Masses with organSaturday 6:h30 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM VideoFrédéric MuñozAll organs built before the revolutionPhoto GO: Jeroen de HaanOther photos : Victor Weller