Complete description of the selected organ
Photo: Jan Gouda
Clermont-Ferrand, France (Puy-de-Dôme (63)) - Cathédrale Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
Municipal: Clermont-Ferrand
Region:Auvergne
Address: Place de la Victoire, 63000, Clermont-Ferrand
Website: https://www.cathedrale-catholique-clermont.fr/
Description nr.: 2016237.
Built by: Joseph Merklin (1877)
In the cathedral of Clermont-Ferrand there is an organ by Joseph Merklin, built in the years 1876-1877. The instrument was rebuilt in 1935. The action was electrified and the compass of manuals and pedals was increased. In 1979, Jean David carried out a restoration.
Technical data
Specification
Grand Orgue (C-g'''): Montre 16', Bourdon 16', Montre 8', Bourdon 8', Flûte Harmonique 8', Prestant 4', Doublette 2', Piccolo 1', Grand Cornet 5 rangs, Fourniture-Cymbale 4 rangs, Fourniture Progressive 2 à 5 rangs, Bombarde 16', Trompette 8', Clairon 4'.
Positif (C-g'''): Bourdon 16', Principal 8', Bourdon 8', Montre 4', Nazard 2 2/3', Doublette 2', Tierce 1 3/5', Larigot 1 1/3', Plein Jeu 4 rangs, Cromorne 8', Clairon 4'.
Récit Expressif (C-g'''): Bourdon 16', Diapason 8', Bourdon 8', Viole de Gamba 8', Voix Céleste 8', Principal 4', Flûte d'Echo 4', Flageolet 2', Cornet 5 rangs, Trompette Harmonique 8', Hautbois-Basson 8', Voix Humaine 8', Soprano Harmonique 4', Trémolo.
Pédale (C-f'): Contrebasse 16', Soubasse 16', Flûte 8', Bourdon 8', Flûte 4', Bombarde 16', Trompette 8', Clairon 4'.
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Photo: Jan Gouda
Clermont-Ferrand, France (Puy-de-Dôme (63)) - Cathédrale Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
Municipal: Clermont-Ferrand
Region:Auvergne
Address: Place de la Victoire, 63000, Clermont-Ferrand
Website: https://www.cathedrale-catholique-clermont.fr/
Description nr.: 2016237.
Built by: Joseph Merklin (1877)
| Year | Builder | Opus | Activity | 1877 | Joseph Merklin | new organ | 1935 | Builder unknown | rebuild | 1979 | Jean David | restoration |
In the cathedral of Clermont-Ferrand there is an organ by Joseph Merklin, built in the years 1876-1877. The instrument was rebuilt in 1935. The action was electrified and the compass of manuals and pedals was increased. In 1979, Jean David carried out a restoration.
Technical data
| Number of stops per division | |
| - Grand Orgue | 14 |
| - Positif | 11 |
| - Récit | 13 |
| - Pédale | 8 |
| Total number of stops | 46 |
| Key action | Electropneumatic |
| Stop action | Electropneumatic |
| Windchest(s) | Slider chests |
Specification
Grand Orgue (C-g'''): Montre 16', Bourdon 16', Montre 8', Bourdon 8', Flûte Harmonique 8', Prestant 4', Doublette 2', Piccolo 1', Grand Cornet 5 rangs, Fourniture-Cymbale 4 rangs, Fourniture Progressive 2 à 5 rangs, Bombarde 16', Trompette 8', Clairon 4'.
Positif (C-g'''): Bourdon 16', Principal 8', Bourdon 8', Montre 4', Nazard 2 2/3', Doublette 2', Tierce 1 3/5', Larigot 1 1/3', Plein Jeu 4 rangs, Cromorne 8', Clairon 4'.
Récit Expressif (C-g'''): Bourdon 16', Diapason 8', Bourdon 8', Viole de Gamba 8', Voix Céleste 8', Principal 4', Flûte d'Echo 4', Flageolet 2', Cornet 5 rangs, Trompette Harmonique 8', Hautbois-Basson 8', Voix Humaine 8', Soprano Harmonique 4', Trémolo.
Pédale (C-f'): Contrebasse 16', Soubasse 16', Flûte 8', Bourdon 8', Flûte 4', Bombarde 16', Trompette 8', Clairon 4'.
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| Links |
https://www.cathedrale-catholique-clermont.fr/lorgue/le-grand-orgue/ https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cath%C3%A9drale_Notre-Dame-de-l%27Assomption_de_Clermont http://pagesperso-orange.fr/organ-au-logis/Pages/Abecedaire/Vacances/Clermontfdcath.htm |
- Jörg R. Becker