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Grenoble, France (Isère (38)) - Cathédrale Notre-Dame
Municipal: Grenoble
Region:Rhône-Alpes
Address: Place Notre-Dame, Grenoble

Description nr.: 2047477.

Built by: Friedrich Goll Orgelbau AG (1863)
The organ contains older material: Organ case from 1699 by Builder unknown

YearBuilderOpusActivity
1699 Builder unknown  new organ
1863 Friedrich Goll Orgelbau AG  new organ in old case
1931 Organiers Réunis (Ruche & Dunand)  rebuild

Friedrich Goll built a new organ for Grenoble Cathedral in 1862-1863. The organ was placed in the old organ case from 1699 of the previous organ of the church. In 1931, the instrument was completely converted by the company Ruche & Dunand.

Technical data
Number of stops per division
- Grand Orgue10
- Récit Expressif12
- Pédale7
Total number of stops29
Key actionPneumatic
Stop actionPneumatic
Windchest(s)Cone chests

Specification
Grand Orgue (C-g'''): Bourdon 16', Montre 8', Bourdon 8', Flûte Harmonique 8', Prestant 4', Doublette 2', Cornet 2-5 rangs, Plein Jeu 3-4 rangs, Trompette 8', Clairon 4'.
Récit Expressif (C-g'''): Flûte d'Orchestre 8', Cor de Nuit 8', Viole de Gambe 8', Voix Céleste 8', Flûte Octaviante 4', Nazard 2 2/3', Octavin 2', Tierce 1 3/5', Cornet 5 rangs, Trompette Harmonique 8', Basson-Hautbois 8', Voix Humaine 8'.
Pédale (C-f'): Contrebasse 16', Soubasse 16', Bourdon 8', Flûte 8', Flûte 4', Bombarde 16', Trompette 8'.
Couplers: Accouplement du Récit au Grand Orgue, Accouplement du Récit au Grand Orgue en 16', Accouplement du Récit au Grand Orgue en 4', Tirasse Grand Orgue, Tirasse Récit, Tirasse Récit en 4'.
Accessories: Appel Anches Grand-Orgue, Appel Anches Récit, Appel Anches Pédale, Crescendo, Triple registration.

Other sources
  • Jean-Alain Ripoche