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Photo: Jean-Alain Ripoche.

Photo: Jean-Alain Ripoche

Kalhausen, France (Moselle (57)) - Église Saint-Florin
Municipal: Kalhausen
Region:Lorraine
Address: 8 Place de l'Église, 57412, Kalhausen

Description nr.: 2052404.

Built by: Willy Meurer (1969)
The organ contains older material: Organ case from 1855 by Jean-François Verschneider

YearBuilderOpusActivity
1855 Jean-François Verschneider  new organ
1969 Willy Meurer  new organ in old case

In 1969 Willy Meurer built a new organ for the church of Kalhausen. It is placed in the organ case of the previous organ of the church. This case was built in 1855 by Jean-François Verschneider. The interior had been drastically rebuilt over time. The organ is located near the choir of the church, on the church floor.

Technical data
Number of stops per division
- Grand Orgue5
- Positif5
- Pédale2
Total number of stops12
Key actionMechanical
Stop actionMechanical
Windchest(s)Slider chests

Specification
Grand Orgue (C-g'''): Montre 8', Bourdon 8', Prestant 4', Mixture 3 rangs, Trompette 8'.
Positif (C-g'''): Flûte 8', Flûte Conique 4', Principal 2', Sesquialtera 2 rangs, Cymbale 3 rangs.
Pédale (C-f'): Soubasse 16', Flûte 8'.
Couplers: Accouplement du Positif au Grand Orgue, Tirasse Grand Orgue, Tirasse Positif.

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Other sources
  • Jean-Alain Ripoche