Dienstag, Oktober 11, 2005

The largest and most ornate instrument that we played was in St. Wenzel, Naumburg. It was built by Zacharias Hildebrandt between 1743 and 1746. Hildebrandt was a student of Silbermann and both Bach and Silbermann approved of this organ. The organ was electrocuted during the years when everyone thought that was the way to go, but the consol was left alone. The organ has now been restored to its original glory and was completed in 2000. It was amazing to play not just the instrument but also in the acoustics of the room. I will not soon forget this experience.

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