Museum of Organs - Gallery 3 (e)

Museum of Organs: Gallery 3

Historical Organ Cases of Europe

The Netherlands and North Germany,
Denmark, and South Germany

Click on each thumbnail / link to view a larger image.

Groningen: Martinikerk (Netherlands [North]) Map: G
The main case is still that of the 1542 instrument by Andreas de Mare. The Positief was designed in 1729-30 by A. Verburg, a local architect, to replace a case of 1480 which de Mare had used for his own Positief. For an extensive 1691-92 rebuild, Arp Schnitger and the cabinet-maker A. Meijer provided the two pedal towers. The 32' Praestant stop is the only remaining complete example of a displayed 32' stop by this builder. -- (jpeg 89k) Uploaded 97-09-11

Stade: Sankt Cosmæ (North Germany) Map: S
The original instrument was by Berend Huß in 1668. It is assumed that Arp Schnitger was in charge of the majority of the instrument. In 1688, Schnitger added a stop requested by Vincent Lübeck, who was then organist of the church. Since that time, the instrument has been much modified. In 1975, Ahrend completed a restoration/reconstruction that returned it to its original state. -- Photo 1 (jpeg 85k : Rev. 97-09-06), Photo 2 (BW) (jpeg 114k. Upld. 97-09-22)

Zwolle: Sint-Michaëlskerk (Grote Kerk) (Netherlands [North]) Map: Z
Completed in 1721 by Johann Jürgen and Franz Caspar Schnitger after the plan of their father, Arp Schnitger, who died in 1719. The case was designed by Jurriaan Westerman, a sculptor of Amsterdam. Front (jpeg 109k, 98-05-10) ; Side (jpeg 53k, 98-05-10)

Leens: Petruskerk (Herv. Kerk) (Netherlands [North]) Map: 20km North-West of G
Built by Albertus Antonius Hinsz in 1733. II/P/27.

-- (jpeg 64k, 97-09-28)

Midwolda (Ned. Herv. Kerk) (Netherlands [North]) Map: East of G
Built by Albertus Antonius Hints (Hinsz) in 1772. II/P/33.

-- (jpeg 109k, 97-09-19)

Weener (Reformierte Kirche/Georgskirche) (North Germany) Map: wn

(Under construction)

-- (jpeg 71k, 97-09-07)

Eenrum (Ned. Herv. Kerk) (Netherlands [North]) Map: 20km North-West of G
Built by N.A. Lohman en zoon in 1817. II/P/28.

-- (jpeg 56k, 99-02-08)

Acknowledgment: We deeply appreciated the kindness of Mr. Hans Fidom, an organolog, organist and chief editor of the Dutch magazine 'het Orgel' , who arranged the access for us to the above instruments/churches (except Stade) and often provided us with demonstration at the console. -- Summer 1997

Helsingør: Sct. Mariæ Kirke (Denmark) Map: H
The original instrument was built by Johan Lorentz 1640. Shortly after Diderik Buxtehude was appointed organist, Hans Christoff Frietzsche rebuilt it in 1662-63 (HW+RP/P/24). For eight years Buxtehude played this organ. (The present instrument is from 1997. III/P/30.) Organ (jpeg 153k, Revised 99-08-28) ; Church and ancient monastery (jpeg 73k, 99-08-20)

København: Vor Frelsers Kirke (Denmark) Map: K
The original instrument was built by Botzen Brothers 1698-1700 of which façade was carved by Christian Nerger 1696. The current instrument by Marcussen / P.-G. Andersen 1939, 1957, 1965, consisting of many original parts. IV/P/55. Organ (jpeg 98k, Revised 99-08-25) ; Detail (jpeg 102k, Rev. 99-08-25) ; Spire (jpeg 56k, 99-08-20)

Steingaden (Bayern, South Germany) Map: W
The facade and the original organ were built anonymously in 1743. (The present instrument is from 1964. II/P/27.)

-- (jpeg 60k, 99-02-06)

Wieskirche (Bayern, South Germany) Map: W
Built in 1746-1754, Wieskirche is one of the most impressive examples of Bavarian Rococo architecture. Similarly, the facade of the 1757 organ is an important example of Rococo design. (The instrment inside the facade is of modern construction.) -- (jpeg 59k) Uploaded 97-08-28. Wieskirche is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Ettal: Klosterkirche (Bayern, South Germany) Map: W
Built by Johann Georg Hörterich, 1753, II/P/27. Specification. Rev.: 99-06-02

-- (jpeg 80k, 99-04-04)

France:16-17th C | France:18-19th C
Germany & North Europe | Danish Modern | Contribution

| Foyer

Send your comments on these exhibitions to curator-e@orgel.com.
This page last modified: 2000-07-19