Organ of the Basilica of St. Martin, Baroque pipe organ in Basilica of St. Martin, Weingarten, Germany
The Organ of the Basilica of St. Martin is a large Baroque instrument with 63 stops and nearly 7000 pipes arranged across seven divisions. The structure uses multiple towers of different heights to accommodate pipes of varying lengths.
Organ builder Joseph Gabler created this instrument between 1737 and 1750 to replace an earlier one built in the 16th century. The completion of this new organ marked an important moment in the musical history of the church.
The instrument accompanies worship and concerts in the Basilica, connecting sacred music with craftsmanship from centuries past. Visitors experience this bond when sounds travel through the high ceiling and stone walls, filling the entire space.
The best time to hear it is during worship services or special concerts held in the Basilica. Check ahead for music events to experience the instrument in action.
It includes unusual sound stops such as the Cuckoo, Nightingale, and Timpani, which add surprising sound effects to the music. Equally fascinating are the carillon bells mounted above the console that ring during certain pieces.
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