Complete description of the selected organ
Photo: Tjalling Roosjen
Rysum, Deutschland (Niedersachsen) - Rysumer Dorfkirche
Municipal: Krummhörn
Region:Ostfriesland
Address: Turmstraße 4, 26736, Rysum
Website: https://rysum.reformiert.de/
Description nr.: 2000724.
Built by: Builder unknown (1457)
The organ of the church in Rysum is the oldest playable organ in Germany. It was completed in 1457. In 1960/1961 the firm Ahrend & Brunzema restored the work. The shutters, which were removed in 1737, have been reconstructed. The organ has no pedal.
Technical data
Specification
Manual (CDEFGA-g''a''): Praestant 8', Gedackt 8', Octave 4', Octave 2', Sesquialtera 2 fach - 1961, Mixtur 3-5 fach - 1961, Trompette 8' - 1961.
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Photo: Tjalling Roosjen
Rysum, Deutschland (Niedersachsen) - Rysumer Dorfkirche
Municipal: Krummhörn
Region:Ostfriesland
Address: Turmstraße 4, 26736, Rysum
Website: https://rysum.reformiert.de/
Description nr.: 2000724.
Built by: Builder unknown (1457)
Year | Builder | Opus | Activity | 1457 | Builder unknown | new organ | 1513 | Builder unknown | enlargement | 1961 | Ahrend & Brunzema | 25 | restoration |
The organ of the church in Rysum is the oldest playable organ in Germany. It was completed in 1457. In 1960/1961 the firm Ahrend & Brunzema restored the work. The shutters, which were removed in 1737, have been reconstructed. The organ has no pedal.
Technical data
Number of stops per division | |
- Manual | 7 |
Total number of stops | 7 |
Key action | Mechanical |
Stop action | Mechanical |
Windchest(s) | Slider chests |
Pitch | a' = 465 Hz |
Temperament | Meantone (modificated) |
Wind pressure | 70 mm |
Specification
Manual (CDEFGA-g''a''): Praestant 8', Gedackt 8', Octave 4', Octave 2', Sesquialtera 2 fach - 1961, Mixtur 3-5 fach - 1961, Trompette 8' - 1961.
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http://www.wiegervanasperen.nl/Oost-Friesland/Rysum.html https://orgel.edskes.net/kerk_rysum.htm https://www.nomine.net/rysum-ev-ref-kirche https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orgel_der_Rysumer_Kirche |