ORGANS OF PARIS 2.0 © 2022 Vincent Hildebrandt ALL ORGANS
Eglise Protestante Unie
du Saint-Esprit
5, rue Roquépine, 75008 Paris1865 - Merklin-Schütze
1899/09 - Mutin-Cavaillé-CollII/14 (12) - mechanical traction - stoplist
The organ of Temple Saint-Esprit was built by Merklin-
Schütze in 1865. It had 10 stops on two keyboards
including a Swell starting at tenor C and a short pulldown
pedalboard, coupled to the GO. Originally, the tribune
had the same width as the buffet with the console
detached at the edge of the balustrade.
In 1899, the tribune was extended by the addition of
oblique wings to provide more space for singers, while
the instrument was rebuilt by Charles Mutin. It now had
14 stops, including two pedal stops borrowed from the
GO. The Pedal counted 32 notes, which was very rare at
that time. The manual keyboards had 56 notes each.
In 1909, Mutin created additional space on the tribune by
repositioning the console to its current place under the
organ and placing the large bellows behind the
instrument.
A general overhaul was carried out around 1970 by
Danion/Gonzalez, without any modifications to the
instrument.
Since its definitive completion in 1909 the Merklin-Mutin
organ has had only one overhaul, a half-century ago,
compromised in the ensuing decades by the construction of
a new ceiling and major water damage in a heavy storm.
The city of Paris has designated it among a handful of
historical instruments particularly deserving of a restoration
today, and the parish is in search of arts patrons willing to
contribute to this project. Although the instrument is not
fully reliable in its present worn-down condition, it is
regularly maintained. The video’s are offered in the hope of
making its outstanding tonal qualities better known.
(Kurt Lueders)
The construction of the church, from 1863 to
1865, is part of the second stage of
transformation of Paris. In this new
neighbourhood, the Protestants celebrated
their services in a wooden chapel, the chapel
of Saint Lazare, which soon proved too
cramped. On the decision of Baron
Haussmann, in 1862, some land was bought
on Rue Roquépine. The construction project
was entrusted to Victor Baltard, architect of
Les Halles, and the work was carried out under
the direction of Theodore Ballu. Victor Baltard
was not free to carry out his original project:
the Empress Eugénie imposed a neutral
façade of a more secular than religious
character. The triangular pediment was the
only decorative element allowed. The belfry
was added at the beginning of the twentieth
century. It recalls the one that Baltard had
built at Notre Dame de Lorette (architect:
Hippolyte Leon).
Source
Organiste titulaire
Kurt LuedersConcerts
• The first Sunday of every month at 10 AM • Short auditions on Thursday from 12 AM until 2 PM (except during holidays)Services with organ
Sunday, 10:30 AM Videos Kurt Lueders (pieces) Kurt Lueders (presentation of the organ)
In the plan to maintain the cultural heritage of the
City of Paris, this organ is among the instruments
requiring a (partial) restoration.
Restoration issues
Designed in 1867 by Joseph Merklin, the organ
of the Temple of the Holy Ghost was
transformed in 1899-1900 by Aristide Cavaillé-
Coll and probably enlarged on this occasion.
Having not benefited from significant
restoration since its reconstruction at the very
end of the 19th century, this instrument is in
working order, but is experiencing a number of
problems: the general agreement of the sets of
funds is defective in the treble, especially at the
keyboard of the GO where the wind chest is the
oldest; the organ wind tunnel is noisy and the
turbine is very dilapidated.
Program: a complete restoration of the wind
chest of the GO as well as the cleaning of the
piping and a general tuning.
Call to Patronage: 128,000 euros, exclusive the
costs related to the project management, which
will be borne by the City of Paris.
Source
Organs of Paris
Eglise Protestante
Unie du Saint-
Esprit
5, rue Roquépine, 75008 Paris1865 - Merklin-Schütze
1899/09 - Mutin-Cavaillé-CollII/14 (12) - mechanical traction - stoplist
ORGANS OF PARIS © 2022 Vincent Hildebrandt ALL ORGANS
The construction of the church, from 1863 to 1865, is part
of the second stage of transformation of Paris. In this new
neighbourhood, the Protestants celebrated their services
in a wooden chapel, the chapel of Saint Lazare, which
soon proved too cramped. On the decision of Baron
Haussmann, in 1862, some land was bought on Rue
Roquépine. The construction project was entrusted to
Victor Baltard, architect of Les Halles, and the work was
carried out under the direction of Theodore Ballu. Victor
Baltard was not free to carry out his original project: the
Empress Eugénie imposed a neutral façade of a more
secular than religious character. The triangular pediment
was the only decorative element allowed. The belfry was
added at the beginning of the twentieth century. It recalls
the one that Baltard had built at Notre Dame de Lorette
(architect: Hippolyte Leon).
Source
The organ of Temple Saint-Esprit was built by Merklin-
Schütze in 1865. It had 10 stops on two keyboards
including a Swell starting at tenor C and a short pulldown
pedalboard, coupled to the GO. Originally, the tribune
had the same width as the buffet with the console
detached at the edge of the balustrade.
In 1899, the tribune was extended by the addition of
oblique wings to provide more space for singers, while
the instrument was rebuilt by Charles Mutin. It now had
14 stops, including two pedal stops borrowed from the
GO. The Pedal counted 32 notes, which was very rare at
that time. The manual keyboards had 56 notes each.
In 1909, Mutin created additional space on the tribune by
repositioning the console to its current place under the
organ and placing the large bellows behind the
instrument.
A general overhaul was carried out in 1971, without any
modifications to the instrument.
Since its definitive completion in 1909 the Merklin-Mutin
organ has had only one overhaul, a half-century ago,
compromised in the ensuing decades by the construction of
a new ceiling and major water damage in a heavy storm.
The city of Paris has designated it among a handful of
historical instruments particularly deserving of a restoration
today, and the parish is in search of arts patrons willing to
contribute to this project. Although the instrument is not
fully reliable in its present worn-down condition, it is
regularly maintained. The video’s are offered in the hope of
making its outstanding tonal qualities better known.
(Kurt Lueders)
Organiste titulaire
Kurt LuedersConcerts
• The first Sunday of every month at 10 AM • Short auditions on Thursday from 12 AM until 2 PM (except during holidays)Services with organ
Sunday, 10:30 AM Videos Kurt Lueders (pieces) Kurt Lueders (presentation of the organ)