Organ of St. Peter and Paul in Cappel, Historical pipe organ in Cappel, Germany
The Organ of St. Peter and Paul in Cappel is a pipe organ with two manuals, pedals, and 30 stops housed in a carved wooden case decorated with floral motifs. The construction demonstrates the craftsmanship of organ builders with precisely functioning mechanical systems.
Master organ builder Arp Schnitger created this instrument in 1680 originally for St. Johannis-Klosterkirche in Hamburg. The organ was moved to Cappel in 1816, where it has remained since.
The organ is housed in St. Peter and Paul Church and remains active through regular concerts that keep it part of community life. Visitors experience the tonal qualities that shaped northern German church music traditions.
The instrument is regularly used for concerts and demonstrations in the church where visitors can experience its sound quality and mechanical features. It is worth checking in advance for scheduled events to see the organ in action.
Among preserved Schnitger organs, this instrument retains an unusually high number of original parts: 28 stops date back to 1680. The pedal mechanism is positioned directly behind the main case, an uncommon arrangement.
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