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Photo: Bram Luteyn
Sedan, France (Ardennes (08)) - Église Saint-Charles-Borromée
Municipal: Sedan
Region:Champagne-Ardenne
Address: 12 Place d'Armes, 08200, Sedan
Description nr.: 2054094.
Built by: Joseph Merklin (1899)
The organ contains older material: Organ case and pipes from 1768 by Jacques Cochu
Technical data
Specification
Grand Orgue (C-f'''): Bourdon 16', Montre 8', Bourdon 8', Flûte 8', Viole de Gambe 8', Prestant 4', Doublette 2', Plein Jeu 3 rangs, Bombarde 16', Trompette 8', Clairon 4'.
Positif (C-f'''): Bourdon 8', Flûte 4', Nazard 2 2/3', Doublette 2', Tierce 1 3/5', Fourniture 3 rangs, Trompette 8'.
Récit Expressif (C-f'''): Cor de Nuit 8', Viole de Gambe 8', Voix Céleste 8', Flûte 4', Octavin 2', Voix Humaine 8', Trompette 8', Clairon 4', Trémolo.
Pédale (C-f'): Contrebasse 16', Soubasse 16', Bourdon 8', Flûte 8', Flûte 4', Bombarde 16', Trompette 8', Clairon 4'.
Couplers: Accouplement du Positif au Grand Orgue, Accouplement du Récit au Grand Orgue, Accouplement du Récit au Positif, Tirasse Grand Orgue, Tirasse Positif, Tirasse Récit.
Accessories: Appel Anches Grand-Orgue, Appel Anches Positif, Appel Anches Récit, Appel Anches Pédale, Machine Barker (Grand Orgue).
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Photo: Bram Luteyn
Sedan, France (Ardennes (08)) - Église Saint-Charles-Borromée
Municipal: Sedan
Region:Champagne-Ardenne
Address: 12 Place d'Armes, 08200, Sedan
Description nr.: 2054094.
Built by: Joseph Merklin (1899)
The organ contains older material: Organ case and pipes from 1768 by Jacques Cochu
| Year | Builder | Opus | Activity | 1768 | Jacques Cochu | new organ | 1899 | Joseph Merklin | new organ | 1928 | Théodore & Fils Jacquot | restoration | 1952 | Duval-Daniellot | restoration |
- In 1768, Jacques Cochu built a new organ for the Église Saint-Charles-Borromée in Sedan. The instrument was rebuilt in 1899 by the Merklin company. In addition, a new organ case has been placed in two parts, on either side of the window. In 1928 Théodore Jacquet carried out a revision. A final restoration was carried out in 1952 by the Duval-Daniellot company.
- The organ is in unplayable condition. and restoration is necessary (2016).
Technical data
| Number of stops per division | |
| - Grand Orgue | 11 |
| - Positif | 7 |
| - Récit Expressif | 8 |
| - Pédale | 8 |
| Total number of stops | 34 |
| Key action | Mechanical |
| Stop action | Mechanical |
| Windchest(s) | Slider chests |
Specification
Grand Orgue (C-f'''): Bourdon 16', Montre 8', Bourdon 8', Flûte 8', Viole de Gambe 8', Prestant 4', Doublette 2', Plein Jeu 3 rangs, Bombarde 16', Trompette 8', Clairon 4'.
Positif (C-f'''): Bourdon 8', Flûte 4', Nazard 2 2/3', Doublette 2', Tierce 1 3/5', Fourniture 3 rangs, Trompette 8'.
Récit Expressif (C-f'''): Cor de Nuit 8', Viole de Gambe 8', Voix Céleste 8', Flûte 4', Octavin 2', Voix Humaine 8', Trompette 8', Clairon 4', Trémolo.
Pédale (C-f'): Contrebasse 16', Soubasse 16', Bourdon 8', Flûte 8', Flûte 4', Bombarde 16', Trompette 8', Clairon 4'.
Couplers: Accouplement du Positif au Grand Orgue, Accouplement du Récit au Grand Orgue, Accouplement du Récit au Positif, Tirasse Grand Orgue, Tirasse Positif, Tirasse Récit.
Accessories: Appel Anches Grand-Orgue, Appel Anches Positif, Appel Anches Récit, Appel Anches Pédale, Machine Barker (Grand Orgue).
- Jean-Alain Ripoche