Husby Church
18. June 2019Draaby Church
18. June 2019
The Moravian Church in Christiansfeld has existed since 1773 when the town was founded as a Moravian community. Christiansfeld was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015.
The organ was built by Marcussen & Søn in 1865, with 21 stops, 2 manuals and pedal. In 2017 the organ was be restored and the original specification re-established.
The result is extremely successful and it feels a lot like a whole new instrument. A few components are reused. The Marcussen team has succeeded in creating a perfect connection between old and new. The tonal fusion is perfect, and the large and colorful outline gives almost unprecedented possibilities of expression in both liturgical and concerts.
A few disparities of the previous instrument have been eliminated, and all the works of the organ now appear well balanced and in harmony.
From the declaration of approval when rebuilding and extending the organ in the Trinity Church, Trinity Sogn, Skads Provsti, Ribe Stift, June 2018The craftsmanship of the restoration / reconstruction is convincing and the work is done with accomplished and in the right" spirit "- done with great experience, understanding and consciousness of traditions.
With the special dimensions and very long mechanical connections, the organ has always been demanding to play. With the recent work done the pipe organ is - probably better than ever – and it that corresponds naturally to the rich, healthy and solid sound impressions.
The competent, very patient-minded intonation work deserves great praise.
Brødremenighedens kirke in Christiansfeld
In the declaration of approval from May 2017 it is stated thatThe results of the restoration are in every way extremely successful"
“The craftsmanship and the materials used are of high class and nothing is left to chance. The sound is in perfect balance - a tone that is nuanced in relation to the size of the organ, where both registrations and tutti are characterized by fullness, breadth and gravity - and by great beauty
Restoration of the organ in Dråby Church, Syddjurs Provist, Aarhus Stift.
From the approval declaration, restoration report October 2017:The unique Marcussen character is not to be mistaken. This pipe organ has got its own unique personality and is to be considered among the best of international concert hall organs.
The result is not perceived a copy or a compromise, but as a coherent whole of "universal" character.
The intonation work is done at the highest level; the organ sounds convincingly big - but in addition simply remarkably beautiful.
Quote from the Declaration of Approval, November 2014
Hovedværk I. manual
Bordun 16 Fuss
Principal 8 Fuss
Viola di Gamba 8 Fuss
Gedackt 8 Fuss
Octave 4 Fuss
Rohrflöte 4 Fuss
Octave 2 Fuss
Trompete 8 Fuss
Svelleværk II. manual
Gedackt 16 Fuss
Geigenprincipal 8 Fuss
Fugara 8 Fuss
Doppelfløte 8 Fuss
Flauto amabile 8 Fuss
Gambette 4 Fuss
Flöte 4 Fuss
Clarinett 8 Fuss
Pedal
Subbass 16 Fuss
Principal 8 Fuss
Gedackt 8 Fuss
Violoncello 8 Fuss
Posaune 16 Fuss
Koblinger m.v.:
I+II, P+I. Kollektivtrin for Oktav 4’og Trompet 8’, Pedal.Trin for jalousisveller til Manual II. Calcant. Pibeværket stemt i tonehøjde: 443 Hz ved 20oC.