Complete description of the selected organ
Source: Postcard
Lich, Deutschland (Hessen) - Evangelische Stadtkirche Sankt Marien (Marienstiftskirche)
Municipal: Lich
Address: Kirchgasse 12, 35423, Lich
Website: http://www.marienstiftskirche.de/
Description nr.: 2000818.
Built by: Förster & Nicolaus (1972)
The organ contains older material: Organ case and ranks from 1624 by Georg Heinrich Wagner
In 1972 Förster & Nicolaus completed a new organ for the Marienkirche in Lich. It was placed behind the beautiful historic front from 1624-1631, built by Georg Wagner. This organ was largely lost when Förster & Nicolaus placed a new pneumatic instrument behind the facade in 1913. Wagner's pipes still present were used again in the new building of 1972.
Technical data
Specification
Hauptwerk (C-g'''): Bourdon 16', Praestant 8' (1-2 fach) - 1624, Rohrgedackt 8' - 1624, Oktave 4' - 1624, Gedacktflöte 4' - 1624, Oktave 2' - 1624, Mixtur 4-5 fach, Trompete 8'.
Rückpositiv (C-g'''): Holzgedackt 8', Praestant 4', Rohrflöte 4', Spitzflöte 2', Sifflet 1', Sesquialtera 2 fach, Zimbel 4 fach, Zimbel 2 fach - uit Zimbel 4 fach, Krummhorn 8', Tremulant.
Schwellwerk (C-g'''): Geigenprinzipal 8', Gedackt 8', Schwebung 8', Fugara 4', Nachthorn 4', Nasard 2 2/3', Piccolo 2', Fagott 16', Schalmei 8', Tremulant.
Pedal (C-f'): Praestant 16', Subbaß 16', Oktave 8', Choralbaß 4', Rohrgedackt 4', Hintersatz 4 fach (2 2/3'), Posaune 16', Klarine 4'.
Couplers: Hauptwerk - Rückpositiv, Hauptwerk - Schwellwerk, Pedal - Hauptwerk, Pedal - Rückpositiv, Pedal - Schwellwerk.
Accessories: 20 Setzer-combinaties.
Source: Postcard
Lich, Deutschland (Hessen) - Evangelische Stadtkirche Sankt Marien (Marienstiftskirche)
Municipal: Lich
Address: Kirchgasse 12, 35423, Lich
Website: http://www.marienstiftskirche.de/
Description nr.: 2000818.
Built by: Förster & Nicolaus (1972)
The organ contains older material: Organ case and ranks from 1624 by Georg Heinrich Wagner
| Year | Builder | Opus | Activity | 1631 | Georg Heinrich Wagner | new organ | 1913 | Förster & Nicolaus | new organ in old case | 1972 | Förster & Nicolaus | new organ in old case |
In 1972 Förster & Nicolaus completed a new organ for the Marienkirche in Lich. It was placed behind the beautiful historic front from 1624-1631, built by Georg Wagner. This organ was largely lost when Förster & Nicolaus placed a new pneumatic instrument behind the facade in 1913. Wagner's pipes still present were used again in the new building of 1972.
Technical data
| Number of stops per division | |
| - Hauptwerk | 8 |
| - Rückpositiv | 9 (8) |
| - Schwellwerk | 9 |
| - Pedal | 8 |
| Total number of stops | 34 (33) |
| Key action | Mechanical |
| Stop action | Electrical |
| Windchest(s) | Slider chests |
Specification
Hauptwerk (C-g'''): Bourdon 16', Praestant 8' (1-2 fach) - 1624, Rohrgedackt 8' - 1624, Oktave 4' - 1624, Gedacktflöte 4' - 1624, Oktave 2' - 1624, Mixtur 4-5 fach, Trompete 8'.
Rückpositiv (C-g'''): Holzgedackt 8', Praestant 4', Rohrflöte 4', Spitzflöte 2', Sifflet 1', Sesquialtera 2 fach, Zimbel 4 fach, Zimbel 2 fach - uit Zimbel 4 fach, Krummhorn 8', Tremulant.
Schwellwerk (C-g'''): Geigenprinzipal 8', Gedackt 8', Schwebung 8', Fugara 4', Nachthorn 4', Nasard 2 2/3', Piccolo 2', Fagott 16', Schalmei 8', Tremulant.
Pedal (C-f'): Praestant 16', Subbaß 16', Oktave 8', Choralbaß 4', Rohrgedackt 4', Hintersatz 4 fach (2 2/3'), Posaune 16', Klarine 4'.
Couplers: Hauptwerk - Rückpositiv, Hauptwerk - Schwellwerk, Pedal - Hauptwerk, Pedal - Rückpositiv, Pedal - Schwellwerk.
Accessories: 20 Setzer-combinaties.
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