Mariana, BrazilMariana, Brazil
General information: In his book Gustav Fock states that some organs were exported to other countries than Germany and Holland. 2 organs were shipped to Portugal. Both survived: one in Portugal (Moreira) and one in Mariana, Brazil.
1701: New organ by Arp Schnitger for the church of the Franciscans in Lisboa. The organ was installed by the Schnitger pupil Johann Heinrich Ulenkampf.
1752: The organ was presented to the bishop of Mariana by John V of Portugal.
1984: Restoration by von Beckerath, Germany.
2001: Bernhardt Edskes restoring the organ
Interview with Bernhardt Edskes about the organ (dutch language)
Specification:
Hauptwerk |
Brustwerk |
Pedal |
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Principal |
8' |
Gedackt |
8' |
CDEFGA-c3 |
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Gedackt |
8' |
Holpijp |
4' |
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Octave |
4' |
Octave |
2' |
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Flöte |
4' |
Spitzflöte |
2' |
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Quinte |
2 2/3' |
Quinte |
1 1/3' |
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Superoctave |
2' |
Sifflet | 1' | ||
Rauschpfeife |
II |
Sesquialter | II | ||
Mixtur |
IV | Dulzian | 8' | ||
Trompete |
8' |
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| Vox Humana | 8' |
Photos below are from the website from Eduardo B. Nascimento out of Brasil URL: http://www.brasounds.hpg.ig.com.br
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