Organ of Grote Kerk Breda

The organ of Grote Kerk Breda is a large pipe instrument with multiple manuals and pedal section permanently installed in the church. The instrument has undergone a long development and has been expanded and rebuilt several times to meet the requirements of different periods.

First records of an organ in this church date from the early 15th century, when Breda was an important place under the rule of the Nassau family. The instrument was rebuilt and modernized several times since then, while preserving elements from different centuries.

The organ sounds regularly during concerts and religious services, keeping the musical tradition of this church alive. Local and international organists value the instrument for its varied tones and its role in the church life of the city.

The instrument can be experienced through concert visits or church tours that can be arranged through the church administration. It is advisable to inquire beforehand since playing times vary and music does not sound daily.

The instrument preserves parts from the 16th century, including original elements from an earlier work with only 16 stops. These old parts were skillfully integrated into modern structures, making it possible to hear the sound evolution across the centuries.