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Amsterdam Oude Kerk
The Oude Kerk in Amsterdam has a particularly rich history concerning composers and organists but is especially renowned for its two monumental organs, including the Vater-Müller organ. This organ, built in the 18th century, has been an inspiration for well-known organists for years, including Feike Asma, who gave more than two hundred concerts there.
Vater-Müller
The construction of the Vater organ began in 1724, but after its completion, it had to be dismantled quickly due to the risk of the church tower collapsing. After the restoration of the tower foundations, Johann Caspar Müller was tasked with relocating and adapting the organ.
In 1870, the organ underwent a significant restoration by the firm J. Bätz & Co., led by C.G.F. Witte. The quality of this restoration was so high that it sparked debates in the 20th century about the approach to future restorations – whether they should remain faithful to the original state from the 18th century or the state after the 19th-century restoration.
Restoration and recovery
The construction of the Vater organ began in 1724, but shortly after its completion, it had to be dismantled due to the risk of the church tower collapsing. After the restoration of the tower foundations, Johann Caspar Müller was tasked with relocating and adapting the organ.
In 1870, the organ underwent a significant restoration by the firm J. Bätz & Co. under the leadership of C.G.F. Witte. The quality of this restoration was so high that it sparked debates in the 20th century about the approach to future restorations – whether they should remain faithful to the original state from the 18th century or to the state after the 19th-century restoration.
The organ in its full glory
A recent restoration, carried out between 2015 and 2019 by the Reil firm from Heerde, has restored the organ to its former glory. The Vater-Müller organ was reinaugurated in May 2019 and continues to be an important and respected part of the Oude Kerk, bearing witness to a rich organ tradition. Various organists, including Marco den Toom, Peter Eilander, and Minne Veldman, have since delighted concertgoers with the beautiful sounds of the Vater-Müller organ.
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Amsterdam Oude Kerk
Specifications
General
- Vater-Müller, 1724
- 3 maunals
- 54 stops
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