A tour of some organs and harpsichords in Groningen and Kampen, Netherlands

I have returned from a vacation to the Netherlands where I was able to hear and play some fantastic historic and modern organs and harpsichords. Here are some photos.

Oude Kerk, Amsterdam. Main organ case is empty for repairs to the pipes.

Oude Kerk, Amsterdam. Ahrend-Brunzema organ.

Oude Kerk, Amsterdam. Ahrend-Brunzema organ.

Groningen, Martinikerk. Schnitger organ.




Neuwolda. Cornelis Bom harpsichord.

Neuwolda. Cornelis Bom harpsichord.

Neuwolda. Cornelis Bom harpsichord.

Noordbroek. Schnitger organ.

Kampen.

Kampen. Great organ at Bovenkerk.

Kampen. Second, modern organ at Bovenkerk.

Sietze de Vries

Kampen. Bovenkerk.

Groningen. Residence organ.

Groningen. Titus Crijnen harpsichord after Blanchet.

International Organ Competition 2017 in Wuppertal, Germany

English:
Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal open their doors for the International Organ Competition between 24 and 27 August 2017.

The designated instrument for the competition and ensuing concerts is the Sauer Organ in the internationally renowned Großer Saal of the Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal.

Application deadline: 19 May 2017

Please find further information on the website:
www.wuppertaler-musiksommer.de

Deutsch:

Vom 24. bis 27. August 2017 laden die Hochschule für Musik und Tanz

Köln und die Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal zu einem
Internationalen Orgelwettbewerb ein.

Wettbewerbs- und Konzertinstrument ist die Sauer-Orgel im international gerühmten Großen Saal der Historischen Stadthalle Wuppertal.

Bewerbungsschluss: 19. Mai 2017

Nähere Informationen unter:
www.wuppertaler-musiksommer.de