1978: The organ is in deplorable state. The case
and surviving parts of Schnitger's organ (Pedal windchest, parts of the
mechanism and some pipes) are transported to Wegeleben. The church of
Gross-Quenstedt was given up. Wegeleben
1698: New organ by Arp Schnitger for the Heilige Geist Kirche, Magdeburg, using 8 ranks from an old organ .
1737: The organ is moved to Gross-Quenstedt near Halberstadt.
1767: Repairs and changes by J.M. Schlesier.
1791: Repairs and changes by Jesse.
1820: Alterations by Christian Boden.
1866: Rebuild by W. Bergen in the existing case. Some Schnitger parts are re-used.
1897: Repairs and changes by Hülle.
1917: Requisition of the front pipes for World War I.
1978: The organ is in deplorable state. The case
and surviving parts of Schnitger's organ (Pedal windchest, parts of the
mechanism and some pipes) are transported to Wegeleben. The church of
Gross-Quenstedt was given up.
1982: The surviving parts of the Schnitger organ, stored in the church-tower, are destroyed by fire. (Information from Reinhard Hüfken, Halberstadt)
19..: The case is restored by Schuke of Potsdam. There are plans for a Schnitger-copy.
2006: The "pipes" of the organ are mere wooden copies. There is still only an electric organ. (01)
I thank Mr. Christoph Schulz from Magdeburg for his information.
The photo to the left was received from Mr
Rob Kruijt.
Original Specification:
Hauptwerk |
Brustwerk |
Pedal |
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Bordun |
16' |
Gedackt |
8' |
Untersatz |
16' |
Principal |
8' |
Principal |
4' |
Principal |
8' |
Quintadehn |
8' |
Flöte |
4' |
Gedackt |
8' |
Octave |
4' |
Nasat |
2 2/3' |
Octav |
4' |
Hohlflöte |
4' |
Spitzflöte |
2' |
Nachthorn |
2' |
Octave |
2' |
Octav |
1' |
Mixtur |
IV-V-VI |
Rauschpfeife |
II |
Scharff | IV | Posaune |
16' |
Mixtur |
IV-V-VI | Dulcian | 8' | Trommete |
8' |
Trommete |
8' |
Cornett |
2' |
Photo by Herbert Müller from Siegen (Germany)
Notes: