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Source: Postcard
Poitiers, France (Vienne (86)) - Cathédrale Saint Pierre
Municipal: Poitiers
Region:Poitou-Charentes
Address: 1 Rue Sainte-Croix, 86000, Poitiers
Description nr.: 2000648.
Built by: François-Henri Clicquot (1791)
The organ in the Cathédrale of Poitiers is the last instrument built by François-Henri Clicquot, in the years 1790-1791. It has been preserved almost entirely in its original condition. The wind supply was renewed in 1871 by Joseph Merklin. After that there were plans to have a new organ built in the cases by the firm Cavaillé-Coll, but these plans were canceled due to lack of money. Some small mofidications were carried out, especially in the mechanical construction. In the years 1988 to 1994, the organ was extensively restored by Jean-Loup Boisseau and Bertrand Cattiaux.
Technical data
Specification
Grand-Orgue (C-e'''): Montre 16', Bourdon 16', Montre 8', Bourdon 8', Prestant 4', Grand Tierce 3 1/5', Nazard 2 2/3', Doublette 2', Quarte de Nazard 2', Tierce 1 3/5', Cornet 5 rangs, Fourniture 5 rangs, Cymbale 4 rangs, 1ère Trompette 8', 2ème Trompette 8', Voix Humaine 8', 1ère Clairon 4', 2ème Clairon 4'.
Positif (C-e'''): Montre 8', Bourdon 8', Prestant 4', Nazard 2 2/3', Doublette 2', Tierce 1 3/5', Cornet 5 rangs, Plein-Jeu 7 rangs, Trompette 8', Cromorne 8', Clairon 4'.
Récit (g°-e'''): Flûte 8', Cornet 5 rangs, Trompette 8', Hautbois 8'.
Echo: Bourdon 8', Flûte 8', Trompette 8'.
Pédale (C-c'): Flûte 16', Flûte 8', Flûte 4', Bombarde 16' (AA-c'), Trompette 8' (AA-c'), Clairon 4' (AA-c').
Accessories: Tremblant Mixte (Grand-Orgue en Positif).
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Source: Postcard
Poitiers, France (Vienne (86)) - Cathédrale Saint Pierre
Municipal: Poitiers
Region:Poitou-Charentes
Address: 1 Rue Sainte-Croix, 86000, Poitiers
Description nr.: 2000648.
Built by: François-Henri Clicquot (1791)
Year | Builder | Opus | Activity | 1791 | François-Henri Clicquot | new organ | 1871 | Joseph Merklin | maintenance/reparations | 1994 | maison Boisseau-Cattiaux | restoration |
The organ in the Cathédrale of Poitiers is the last instrument built by François-Henri Clicquot, in the years 1790-1791. It has been preserved almost entirely in its original condition. The wind supply was renewed in 1871 by Joseph Merklin. After that there were plans to have a new organ built in the cases by the firm Cavaillé-Coll, but these plans were canceled due to lack of money. Some small mofidications were carried out, especially in the mechanical construction. In the years 1988 to 1994, the organ was extensively restored by Jean-Loup Boisseau and Bertrand Cattiaux.
Technical data
Number of stops per division | |
- Grand-Orgue | 18 |
- Positif | 11 |
- Récit | 4 |
- Echo | 3 |
- Pédale | 6 |
Total number of stops | 42 |
Key action | Mechanical |
Stop action | Mechanical |
Windchest(s) | Slider chests |
Specification
Grand-Orgue (C-e'''): Montre 16', Bourdon 16', Montre 8', Bourdon 8', Prestant 4', Grand Tierce 3 1/5', Nazard 2 2/3', Doublette 2', Quarte de Nazard 2', Tierce 1 3/5', Cornet 5 rangs, Fourniture 5 rangs, Cymbale 4 rangs, 1ère Trompette 8', 2ème Trompette 8', Voix Humaine 8', 1ère Clairon 4', 2ème Clairon 4'.
Positif (C-e'''): Montre 8', Bourdon 8', Prestant 4', Nazard 2 2/3', Doublette 2', Tierce 1 3/5', Cornet 5 rangs, Plein-Jeu 7 rangs, Trompette 8', Cromorne 8', Clairon 4'.
Récit (g°-e'''): Flûte 8', Cornet 5 rangs, Trompette 8', Hautbois 8'.
Echo: Bourdon 8', Flûte 8', Trompette 8'.
Pédale (C-c'): Flûte 16', Flûte 8', Flûte 4', Bombarde 16' (AA-c'), Trompette 8' (AA-c'), Clairon 4' (AA-c').
Accessories: Tremblant Mixte (Grand-Orgue en Positif).
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- Jörg R. Becker
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