Organo della Cattedrale di Faro

The cathedral organ features a decorated structure with symmetrically arranged metal pipes in the facade, displaying detailed craftsmanship in its construction and design.

Built in 1716, the instrument bears the signature style of Johann Heinrich Hulenkampf, marking a significant period in Portuguese organ construction techniques.

The instrument maintains its role in both religious ceremonies and musical performances, connecting modern audiences with centuries of Portuguese sacred music traditions.

Musicians access the organ through a main console equipped with traditional stops, enabling control over different pipe sections during performances and religious services.

The organ incorporates specific tonal characteristics that reflect the Portuguese musical preferences of the early 18th century, distinguishing it from other European instruments.

Location: Faro

Inception: 1716

GPS coordinates: 37.01346,-7.93464

Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:11