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Photo: René Troost. Date: 3 May 2012.

Photo: René Troost

Strasbourg, France (Bas-Rhin (67)) - Eglise Réformée du Bouclier
Municipal: Strasbourg
Region:Alsace
Address: 4 Rue du Bouclier, 67000, Strasbourg

Description nr.: 2008422.

Built by: Thomas Manufacture d'Orgues (2007)
The organ contains older material: Organ case from 1789 by Conrad Sauer

YearBuilderOpusActivity
1789 Conrad Sauer  new organ
1885 Charles Wetzel  restoration and enlargement
1905 Link Orgelbau439 new organ in old case
1954 firma Georges Schwenkedel  rebuild
2007 Thomas Manufacture d'Orgues  new organ in old case

The history of this organ begins in 1789, in which year Conrad Sauer supplied an organ with 16 stops for this then new church. In 1885 Charles Wetzel renewed the bellows and further placed a Salicional 8' on a free slide. In 1905 the company Gebr. Link constructed a new organ (opus 439), that theyt installed inside the case from 1789. This organ was replaced in the years 2004-2007 by a completely new organ, built by the firm Thomas. Consultant was Christian Lutz. The new instrument was put into use on September 28, 2007 with a concert by Bernard Foccroulle.

Technical data
Number of stops per division
- Hauptwerk14
- Hinterwerk15
- Pedal11 (5)
Total number of stops40 (34)
Key actionMechanical
Stop actionMechanical
Windchest(s)Slider chests
Pitcha' = 415 Hz
Temperament1/5-komma (Meurice-Thomas)

Specification
Hauptwerk (C-g'''): Quintadena 16', Principal 8', Viola da Gamba 8', Gemshorn 8', Rohrflöte 8', Octava 4', Spitzflöte 4', Quinta 3', Octava 2', Sesquialtera 1 fach (1 3/5'), Mixtur 4 fach (1 1/3'), Cymbeln 3 fach (1'), Fagott 16', Trompete 8'.
Hinterwerk (C-g'''): Quintadena 8', Bordun 8', Salicional 8', Traversflöte 8' - C-B from Bordun, Octava 4', Flöte Douce 4' (2 fach), Spitzquinta 3', Octava 2', Waldflöte 2', Tertia 1 3/5', Quinta 1 1/3', Mixtur 3 fach (1 1/3'), Vox Humana 8', Principal 8' - a' = 440 Hz, Rohrflöte 8' - a' = 440 Hz.
Pedal (C-f'): Principal 16', Violonbass 16', Subbass 16', Viola da Gamba 8' - transmission, Gemshorn 8' - transmission, Rohrflöte 8' - transmission, Octavbass 8', Octava 4' - transmission, Posaune 16', Fagott 16' - transmission, Trompete 8' - transmission.
Couplers: Hauptwerk - Hinterwerk, Pedal - Hauptwerk, Pedal - Hinterwerk.
Accessories: Tremblant Doux.

Other specifications
Different specifications
  • De dispositie van Link (1905) luidde:
    I. Manual (C-g'''), Bourdon 16', Principal 8', Gamba 8', Flöte 8', Dolce 8', Gedeckt 8', Gemshorn 8', Octave 4', Traversflöte 4', Octave 2', Mixtur 4 fach (2 2/3'), Trompete 8', Clairon 4'.
    II. Manual (Schwellwerk) (C-g'''): Geigenprincipal 8', Lieblich Gedeckt 8', Rohrflöte 8', Salicional 8', Aeoline 8', Voix Céleste 8', Concertflöte 8', Fugara 4', Piccolo 2', Cornett 4-5 fach (8'), Oboe 8'.
    Pedal (C-f'): Violon 16', Subbaß 16', Flötenbaß 16', Lieblich Gedeckt 16' (extension), Violoncello 8', Posaune 16'.
    Koppeln: Manualkoppel, Pedal - Manual I, Pedal - Manual II, Manual I - Sub Manual II, Manual I - Super Manual II.
    Spielhilfen: 1 freie Kombination , 2 feste Kombinationen (mf - tutti), Crescendowalze.
    Pneumatische kegelladen.

  • De dispositie van Schwenkedel (1964) luidde:
    Grand Orgue (C-g'''), Bourdon 16', Montre 8', Flûte à Cheminée 8', Flûte Dolce 8', Gemshorn 8', Prestant 4', Flûte 4', Quinte 2 2/3', Doublette 2', Cornet 3-5 rangs (2 2/3'), Fourniture 4 rangs, Trompette 8', Cromorne 8'.
    Récit expressif (C-g'''): Diapason 8', Flûte à Fuseau 8', Salicional 8', Principal 4', Flûte 4', Nazard 2 2/3', Flageolet 2', Tierce 1 3/5', Larigot 1 1/3', Plein Jeu 4 rangs, Trompette Harmonique 8', Hautbois 8'.
    Pédale (C-f'): Violon 16', Soubasse 16', Bourdon 16' (transmissie), Flûte 8', Bourdon 8', Principal 4', Bombarde Douce 16', Clairon 4'.
    Koppeln: P + I, P + II, I + II, I + II 16', I + II 4'.
    Spielhilfen: Pédale de Crescendo, 2 combinaisons libres, 3 combinaisons Fixes (p - f - tutti), Annulation Anches, Annulation Mixtures.
    Elektro-pneumatische kegelladen.

Literature
  • L'orgue Sauer de l'église réformée du Bouclier à Strasbourg / Christian Lutz. - In: Annulaire de la Société des Amis du Vieux Strasbourg, année XXV, 1996-1997.
  • L’orgue Thomas de l’Eglise réformée du Bouclier à Strasbourg / Luc De Vos. - In: L'Organiste, 39e Année, Numéro 155, 2007.
  • Strasbourg (F) : Eglise réformée du Bouclier. - In: Calender Organa Europæ 2008, Strasbourg : Editions Oberlin, 2007.
Recordings
  • Johann Sebastian Bach : Oeuvres pour Orgue - Orgelwerken / Wim Winters. - Paraty Records 309.109 (CD). - 2009.
  • J.S. Bach : l'Art du Choral / François Menissier m.m.v. Maîtrise du Conservatoire de Rouen o.l.v. Pascal Hellot. - CD. - 2008.
  • Wachet auf, Orgel! : Le nouvel orgue du Bouclier à Strasbourg / Thomas Deserranno. - Saluste Record SALCD001 (CD). - 2007.
Links https://www.orgues-thomas.com/orgues/neufs/STRASBOURG-Temple-du-Bouclier-Tribune

Photo: René Troost. Date: 3 May 2012.
Photo: René Troost
Photo: René Troost. Date: 3 May 2012.
Photo: René Troost
Photo: René Troost. Date: 3 May 2012.
Photo: René Troost
Photo: René Troost. Date: 3 May 2012.
Photo: René Troost
Photo: René Troost. Date: 3 May 2012.
Photo: René Troost
Situatie 1905 tot 1954. Source: 150 Jahre Orgelbau Link.
Source: 150 Jahre Orgelbau Link
Photo: André Thomas.
Photo: André Thomas
Photo: René Troost. Date: 3 May 2012.
Photo: René Troost
Photo: René Troost. Date: 3 May 2012.
Photo: René Troost
Photo: René Troost. Date: 3 May 2012.
Photo: René Troost