Orgels van Fryslan

The Organs of Friesland are special to the Nederlands. Their heritage is firmly planted in the rich tradition of hymn-singing of the Dutch church. These organs seem to be more typical of the Golden Age of Dutch organ building, whereas the organs of Groningen represent the Golden Age of the North German organ building. Therefore, the organs of Friesland or Fryslan, are very significant for a study of historical organs in the Nederlands.

Monday, November 21, 2005


The kerk of Workum. A beautiful day to play some organs...

The naive of the kerk.

A stunning view of the organ of Workum. It was built by Harmens in 1697, and restored/rebuilt by Flentrop 1981.

The console of the organ. Each stop is divided for bass octaves and descant octaves, offering a variety of sound to "solo out" the melody for hymn singing.

The ornate pulpit. One of the most stunning I have seen.

View from the railing to the pulpit.

The praying statues are found in the choir's seating area.

Mooi!

These carvings were actually made in the 1940s!

A painting of the side of one of the carriers for a coffin; it depicts a Friesian country side.

The church has preserved the wooden carriers for coffins. This one dates to 1854.

The organ of Haskerhorne. The builder is anonymous. The carvings of this organ are very typical of Fryslan. Though small, it has an incredibly strong sound for leading the congregation.

The stop list. Usually the stops are on the sides, but on this organ they are above the keydesk.

The Organ's view of Yong-In playing.

Langweer Organ.

A beautiful carving above the Ruckpositive division in Langweer.