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Saint-Symphorien, België (Hainaut) - Église Saint-Symphorien
Municipal: Mons
Region:Wallonie
Address: Place de Saint-Symphorien, 7030, Mons
Description nr.: 2007292.
Built by: André Thomas (1984)
The organ contains older material: Organ case and wind chest from 1763 by Armand-Joseph Lion
In 1763 Armand-Joseph Lion built an organ for the parish church in Saint-Symphonien. Over the years, the instrument has undergone major renovations. In 1984 André Thomas built a new organ in the old case, based on the restoration of Lion's work. In addition to the case, the front pipes and the wind chest of Lion have also been preserved. Construction was carried out in phases. The registers were placed in April 1984, September 1984, 1985 and finally in 1986. On November 4, 1984, the organ was inaugurated with a concert by Jean Defèche and Michel Gobert. After its completion in 1986, it was played by Daniel Denis and Marie-Cécile Defèche on August 24, 1986.
Technical data
Specification
Manual (CD-c''', division between c'/cis'): Bourdon 8', Prestant 4', Flûte 4', Nasard 3' - 1985, Doublette 2', Tierce 1 3/5' - 1985, Cornet, Fourniture, Cymbale, Trompette 8' (B/D) - 1985, Voix Humaine 8' (B/D) - 1986, Cromorne 8' (discant) - 1986, Clairon 4' (bas) - 1986.
Pédale (CD-f°): Aangehangen.
Other stops: Rossignol - 1986.
Accessories: Tremblant.
Saint-Symphorien, België (Hainaut) - Église Saint-Symphorien
Municipal: Mons
Region:Wallonie
Address: Place de Saint-Symphorien, 7030, Mons
Description nr.: 2007292.
Built by: André Thomas (1984)
The organ contains older material: Organ case and wind chest from 1763 by Armand-Joseph Lion
| Year | Builder | Opus | Activity | 1763 | Armand-Joseph Lion | new organ | 1984 | André Thomas | new organ in old case |
In 1763 Armand-Joseph Lion built an organ for the parish church in Saint-Symphonien. Over the years, the instrument has undergone major renovations. In 1984 André Thomas built a new organ in the old case, based on the restoration of Lion's work. In addition to the case, the front pipes and the wind chest of Lion have also been preserved. Construction was carried out in phases. The registers were placed in April 1984, September 1984, 1985 and finally in 1986. On November 4, 1984, the organ was inaugurated with a concert by Jean Defèche and Michel Gobert. After its completion in 1986, it was played by Daniel Denis and Marie-Cécile Defèche on August 24, 1986.
Technical data
| Number of stops per division | |
| - Manual | 12 |
| - Pédale | aangehangen |
| Total number of stops | 12 |
| Key action | Mechanical |
| Stop action | Mechanical |
| Windchest(s) | Slider chests |
| Pitch | a' = 440 Hz |
| Temperament | Alembert-Rousseau |
Specification
Manual (CD-c''', division between c'/cis'): Bourdon 8', Prestant 4', Flûte 4', Nasard 3' - 1985, Doublette 2', Tierce 1 3/5' - 1985, Cornet, Fourniture, Cymbale, Trompette 8' (B/D) - 1985, Voix Humaine 8' (B/D) - 1986, Cromorne 8' (discant) - 1986, Clairon 4' (bas) - 1986.
Pédale (CD-f°): Aangehangen.
Other stops: Rossignol - 1986.
Accessories: Tremblant.
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