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Rochlitz, Deutschland (Sachsen) - Sankt Petri-Kirche
Municipal: Rochlitz
Address: Petrigasse, 09306, Rochlitz
Website: http://www.kirchspiel-rochlitzer-land.de/
Description nr.: 2017273.
Built by: Paul Schmeisser (1894)
The organ of the Sankt Petri-Kirche in Rochlitz was completely restored in 2006 and returned to its original state. It was built by Paul Schmeisser in 1894. It replaced an organ by Gottfried Silbermann from 1727, which was demolished despite protests. The Schmeisser organ was inaugurated on July 20, 1894. This restored instrument was put back into use on Sunday October 29, 2006. After the church service, a concert was given by Steffen Walther, organist at Chemnitz.
Technical data
Specification
Hauptwerk (C-f'''): Bordun 16', Principal 8', Doppelflöte 8', Viola di Gambe 8', Gemshorn 8', Octave 4', Spizflöte 4', Quinte 2 2/3', Oktave 2', Cornett 4 fach (from a°), Mixtur 4 fach, Trompete 8'.
Oberwerk (C-f'''): Geigenprinzipal 8', Lieblich Gedackt 8', Flöte Amabile 8', Fugara 8', Octave 4', Flöte Dolce 4', Quinte 2 2/3', Waldflöte 2'.
Pedal (C-d'): Principalbaß 16', Subbaß 16', Violonbaß 16', Octavbaß 8', Cello 8', Posaunenbaß 16'.
Couplers: Hauptwerk - Oberwerk, Pedal - Hauptwerk.
Rochlitz, Deutschland (Sachsen) - Sankt Petri-Kirche
Municipal: Rochlitz
Address: Petrigasse, 09306, Rochlitz
Website: http://www.kirchspiel-rochlitzer-land.de/
Description nr.: 2017273.
Built by: Paul Schmeisser (1894)
| Year | Builder | Opus | Activity | 1894 | Paul Schmeisser | new organ | 2006 | Builder unknown | restoration |
The organ of the Sankt Petri-Kirche in Rochlitz was completely restored in 2006 and returned to its original state. It was built by Paul Schmeisser in 1894. It replaced an organ by Gottfried Silbermann from 1727, which was demolished despite protests. The Schmeisser organ was inaugurated on July 20, 1894. This restored instrument was put back into use on Sunday October 29, 2006. After the church service, a concert was given by Steffen Walther, organist at Chemnitz.
Technical data
| Number of stops per division | |
| - Hauptwerk | 12 |
| - Oberwerk | 8 |
| - Pedal | 6 |
| Total number of stops | 26 |
| Key action | Mechanical |
| Stop action | Mechanical |
| Windchest(s) | Slider chests |
Specification
Hauptwerk (C-f'''): Bordun 16', Principal 8', Doppelflöte 8', Viola di Gambe 8', Gemshorn 8', Octave 4', Spizflöte 4', Quinte 2 2/3', Oktave 2', Cornett 4 fach (from a°), Mixtur 4 fach, Trompete 8'.
Oberwerk (C-f'''): Geigenprinzipal 8', Lieblich Gedackt 8', Flöte Amabile 8', Fugara 8', Octave 4', Flöte Dolce 4', Quinte 2 2/3', Waldflöte 2'.
Pedal (C-d'): Principalbaß 16', Subbaß 16', Violonbaß 16', Octavbaß 8', Cello 8', Posaunenbaß 16'.
Couplers: Hauptwerk - Oberwerk, Pedal - Hauptwerk.
| Links |
https://orgelrochlitz.jimdofree.com/rochlitz-st-petri/ https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Petri_(Rochlitz)#Orgel |