Pipe organ of Klosterkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt

The pipe organ in Klosterkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt is a Baroque instrument with several thousand pipes of varying sizes and materials. The pipes are arranged in multiple sections and controlled through a complex wind chest and mechanical transmission system that produces its diverse sound qualities.

The instrument was installed in 1736 and represented advanced organ building of the 18th century with mechanical innovations that influenced instruments throughout Bavaria. The construction approach spanned from the Baroque through the Romantic period and underwent modifications that preserved its essential character.

The instrument maintains its position as the central musical component of religious services, concerts, and ceremonial events within the monastery church.

The instrument can be heard during regular services in the monastery church and experienced during various liturgical celebrations. Visitors should check the opening times of the monastery and plan ahead if they want to hear the organ during a service.

The instrument includes specialized stops that imitate trumpet fanfares, flute tones, and other wind instruments through specially designed pipes. These sonic features allow the organist to perform complete musical arrangements on a single instrument.

Location: Fürstenfeldbruck

Inception: 1736

Part of: Klosterkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt (Fürstenfeld, Bayern)

GPS coordinates: 48.16961,11.24950

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:43