Hauptwerk Sample Set - Marcussen Organ

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My favorite go to set is the main organ of the Laurenskerk in Rotterdam, built by Marcussen. However, since you have a two manual set-up, the Friesach organ from Piotr Grabowski that sandstone42 mentioned is very nice. Another favorite of mine is the 3 manual Metzler organ from Poblet Abbey. Sample Sets & Temperaments. This sample set is. The last major restoration was carried out in 1959-60 by the Danish firm Marcussen – the organ has.

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Hauptwerk Sample Set - Marcussen Organ

Although it has been extensively restored several times – the last major restoration was carried out in 1959-60 by the Danish firm Marcussen – the organ has retained its original concept with about 90% of the old pipework still intact. The Zaanse organ building company Flentrop, which currently maintains the organ, revoiced the organ several times in recent years, bringing the sound close to the original. This sound can be described as broad, distinguished, and exceptionally homogeneous, despite the numerous color shades. Famous stops are the Cornet, the stop that was placed to enhance the melody of the psalm, and the Vox humana, an imitation of the human voice, which we know Handel was very fond of. Of course, the superb acoustics of the church contributes to the beauty of the instrument’s sound. Some technical data: the organ has 5,058 pipes, 62 stops, 118 ranks, three manuals, and pedal. The case is painted in pine and mahogany. All pipes are made of metal (an alloy of lead and tin). Tacker and stop actions are mechanical (renewed in 1960). The tuning is equal, a concession to the current concert practice, in which not only baroque music but music from all periods is performed.

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Hauptwerk Sample Set - Marcussen Organization

The Müller organ is mainly played during summertime, at city concerts, and during church services on Sundays. Besides public concerts, it is possible to book private concerts on the Müller organ by one of the city organists, increasingly popular by companies and institutions.