Complete description of the selected organ
Photo: Dirco Oskam
Alphen aan den Rijn, Nederland (Zuid-Holland) - Adventskerk
Municipal: Alphen aan den Rijn
Address: Julianastraat 69, 2405 CG, Alphen aan den Rijn
Website: http://www.adventskerk.info/
Description nr.: 1000658.
Built by: G.F. Steinmeyer und Co. (1923) - opus 1341
Technical data
Specification
Hoofdwerk (C-g'''): Prestant 16', Prestant 8', Gedekt 8', Holpijp 8', Gemshoorn 8', Viola da Gamba 8', Fluit Major 8', Octaaf 4', Holpijp 4', Quint 2 2/3', Octaaf 2', Cornet V sterk (discant) - 1983, Mixtuur III-IV sterk, Fagot 16', Trompet 8'.
Bovenwerk (in Zwelkast) (C-g'''): Bourdon 16', Vioolprestant 8', Viola 8', Salicionaal 8', Vox Celestis 8', Roerfluit 8', Jubalfluit 8' - discant met dubbele labia, Prestant 4', Nachthoorn 4', Fluit Dolce 4', Nasard 2 2/3' - 1983, Flageolet 2', Sexquialter II sterk, Clarinet 8', Hobo 8', Tremulant.
Pedaal (C-f'): Prestant 16', Subbas 16', Gedekt 16' - transmissie van Bourdon 16', Octaafbas 8', Fluitbas 8', Octaaf 4', Bazuin 16', Trompet 8'.
Couplers: Hoofdwerk - Zwelwerk, Hoofdwerk - Zwelwerk Superoctaaf, Hoofdwerk - Zwelwerk Suboctaaf, Pedaal - Hoofdwerk, Pedaal - Zwelwerk, Superoctaafkoppel Zwelwerk, Suboctaafkoppel Zwelwerk.
Accessories: Twee vrije combinaties, Vier vaste combinaties, Pianopedaal, Generaal Crescendo.
Photo: Dirco Oskam
Alphen aan den Rijn, Nederland (Zuid-Holland) - Adventskerk
Municipal: Alphen aan den Rijn
Address: Julianastraat 69, 2405 CG, Alphen aan den Rijn
Website: http://www.adventskerk.info/
Description nr.: 1000658.
Built by: G.F. Steinmeyer und Co. (1923) - opus 1341
Year | Builder | Opus | Activity | 1923 | G.F. Steinmeyer und Co. | 1341 | new organ | 1975 | firma D.A. Flentrop | restoration | 1984 | firma Jos H. Vermeulen | restoration | 2016 | Seifert Orgelbau | maintenance/reparations | 2020 | J.J. Elbertse & Zn. | restoration |
- The old Dutch Reformed Church of Alphen aan den Rijn was completely destroyed by fire in 1916. A new church was built by a design of Willem Christiaan Kuyper Jr. The organ in this church was ordered in 1922 at C.F. Steinmeyer und Co, Kgl. Bayerische Hof Organ- and Harmoniumfabrik in Oetingen und Nürnberg. It has the opus number 1341. On 24 January 1923 the instrument was inaugurated with a concert by Johan Wagenaar, organist in Utrecht, who was involved in the construction as a consultant. Remarkable for an organ from this time is the closed organ case, and the use of pipework with a high tin content. The latter at the insistence of the consultant. The organ exhibits some Jugendstil characteristics in the ornamentation. There has never been any change in disposition or structure.
- Due to the poor state of repair and the high costs of a restoration, demolition threatened for church and organ in the early seventies. Eventually a subsidy was obtained in 1974, which saved the church building. The organ was overhauled by Flentrop in 1975. In 1983 the work was completely restored by Vermeulen from Alkmaar, advised by Dirk Janszoon Zwart. The organ was put back into use on October 20, 1983. On this occasion it was played by the adviser and by Simon Stelling, organist of the church.
- In January 2016, the Seifert company started a renovation of the console. Hans Fidom was the consultant for the work. In 2020 the entire organ has been restored by the Elbertse company. The restoration started on January 20, 2020. The organ could be inaugurated again on October 25, 2020.
Technical data
Number of stops per division | |
- Hoofdwerk | 15 |
- Bovenwerk | 15 |
- Pedaal | 8 |
Total number of stops | 38 |
Key action | Pneumatic |
Stop action | Pneumatic |
Windchest(s) | Cone chests |
Pitch | a' = 439 Hz |
Temperament | Equal temperament |
Wind pressure | 85 mm |
Specification
Hoofdwerk (C-g'''): Prestant 16', Prestant 8', Gedekt 8', Holpijp 8', Gemshoorn 8', Viola da Gamba 8', Fluit Major 8', Octaaf 4', Holpijp 4', Quint 2 2/3', Octaaf 2', Cornet V sterk (discant) - 1983, Mixtuur III-IV sterk, Fagot 16', Trompet 8'.
Bovenwerk (in Zwelkast) (C-g'''): Bourdon 16', Vioolprestant 8', Viola 8', Salicionaal 8', Vox Celestis 8', Roerfluit 8', Jubalfluit 8' - discant met dubbele labia, Prestant 4', Nachthoorn 4', Fluit Dolce 4', Nasard 2 2/3' - 1983, Flageolet 2', Sexquialter II sterk, Clarinet 8', Hobo 8', Tremulant.
Pedaal (C-f'): Prestant 16', Subbas 16', Gedekt 16' - transmissie van Bourdon 16', Octaafbas 8', Fluitbas 8', Octaaf 4', Bazuin 16', Trompet 8'.
Couplers: Hoofdwerk - Zwelwerk, Hoofdwerk - Zwelwerk Superoctaaf, Hoofdwerk - Zwelwerk Suboctaaf, Pedaal - Hoofdwerk, Pedaal - Zwelwerk, Superoctaafkoppel Zwelwerk, Suboctaafkoppel Zwelwerk.
Accessories: Twee vrije combinaties, Vier vaste combinaties, Pianopedaal, Generaal Crescendo.
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http://www.orgelcommissiealphen.nl/ http://vriendenvandeadventskerk.info/ https://www.simonstelling.nl/2020/02/een-kijkje-in-het-orgel/ http://www.orgelzhwest.nl/adventskerk.html https://www.adventskerk.info/?pageid=148 https://www.simonstelling.nl/2018/01/orgel-adventskerk-krijgt-restauratie-in-soest/ https://www.alphens.nl/nieuws/restauratie-steinmeyer-orgel-adventskerk-vordert-gestaag.html https://www.alphens.nl/nieuws/restauratie-alphense-steinmeyer-orgel-bijna-klaar.html |