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Source: Album cover.

Source: Album cover

Gimont, France (Gers (32)) - Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
Municipal: Gimont
Region:Midi-Pyrénées
Address: 1 Rue de la Vierge, 32200, Gimont

Description nr.: 2010199.

Built by: Godefroy Schmidt (1772)

YearBuilderOpusActivity
1772 Godefroy Schmidt  new organ
1984 Robert Chauvin  restoration

The organ of Notre-Dame in Gimont was built in 1772 by Godefroy Schmidt. The organ has been modified over time, but was restored to its original state by Robert Chauvin in 1984.

Technical data
Number of stops per division
- Grand Orgue12
- Positif de Dos9
- Écho1
- Pédale2
Total number of stops24
Key actionMechanical
Stop actionMechanical
Windchest(s)Slider chests

Specification
Grand Orgue (CD-c'''): Montre 8', Flûte Allemande 8', Bourdon 8', Prestant 4', Nazard 2 2/3', Doublette 2', Tierce 1 3/5', Fourniture 4 rangs, Cymbale 3 rangs, Trompette 8', Voix Humaine 8', Clairon 4'.
Positif de Dos (CD-c'''): Bourdon 8', Montre 4', Nasard 2 2/3', Doublette 2', Tierce 1 3/5', Fourniture 3 rangs, Cymbale 2 rangs, Hautbois 8', Cromorne 8'.
Écho (b°-c'''): Cornet 5 rangs.
Pédale (CD-d°): Flûte 8', Trompette 8'.
Couplers: Accouplement du Positif au Grand Orgue.
Accessories: Tremblant.

Recordings
  • Scott Ross bespeelt de historische orgels te Cuers (Royer 1768) en Gimont (Schmit 1772). - CD. - 1992.
  • L'Orgue Historique De Gimont : Pièces Françaises Flamandes et Espagnoles des 17e et 18e S. / Jean Boyer. - Stil Discothèque – 2103 S 71 (LP). - 1971.