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Fourmies, France (Nord (59)) - Église Saint-Pierre
Municipal: Fourmies
Region:Hauts-de-France
Address: 6 Rue du Chanoine Thuliez, 59610, Fourmies

Description nr.: 2064364.

Built by: Théophile Delmotte & fils (1894)

YearBuilderOpusActivity
1894 Théophile Delmotte & fils  new organ
1976 Builder unknown  transfer/relocate

The Église Saint-Pierre in Fourmires was built in 1975-1976 following a design by Jean Lecomte. The church replaces an church of the 19th century, that was demolished in 1973. In this church, Théophiel Delmotte installed a pipe organ in 1894. This organ has been restored and was installed in the new church on the floor.

Technical data
Number of stops per division
- Grand Orgue4
- Récit10
- Pédale2
Total number of stops16
Key actionElectrical
Stop actionElectrical
Windchest(s)Slider chests

Specification
Grand Orgue (C-f'''): Montre 8', Bourdon 8', Prestant 4', Flageolet 2'.
Récit (C-f'''): Cor de Nuit 8', Viole 8', Prestant 4', Flûte à Cheminée 4', Nazard 2 2/3', Doublette 2', Cornet 3 rangs, Cymbale 3-4 rangs, Voix Humaine 8', Basson-Hautbois 8'.
Pédale (C-f'): Soubasse 16', Flûte 8'.
Couplers: Accouplement du Récit au Grand Orgue, Tirasse Grand Orgue, Tirasse Récit.

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Other sources
  • Jean-Alain Ripoche