Saint Germain

l'Auxerrois

2, Place du Louvre, 75001 Paris

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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 reharmonization 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, reharmonized. 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