Organ of Grote of Jacobijnerkerk

The organ in the Grote of Jacobijnerkerk is a 1727 instrument with three manuals and 37 stops, featuring ornate carvings and gilded pipes that stretch from floor to ceiling. Its carved woodwork and polished pipes dominate the church interior with both visual and sonic impact.

Christian Müller built this organ in 1727, combining German and Dutch organ-building traditions. The instrument emerged during a period of exceptional craftsmanship in the Netherlands.

The instrument hosts classical concerts and religious services that bring people together throughout the year. It remains a central place for those who want to experience organ music and its spiritual significance in the community.

The organ can be experienced during regular concerts and services held throughout the year. Visitors should check the concert schedule in advance to hear the instrument played in its full acoustic environment.

The organ produces tones shaped by the acoustic properties of the 13th-century church building, making every performance site-specific. This relationship between the instrument and its architectural setting creates a distinctive sound that cannot be replicated elsewhere.

Location: Leeuwarden

Inception: 1727

Part of: Grote of Jacobijnerkerk

GPS coordinates: 53.20389,5.79722

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:20