Sint-Bavokerk in Haarlem announced as new Sweelinq Sample

This organ, built in 1738 by German organ builder Christiaan Müller, is considered one of the most iconic organs in the world. It was played by greats such as G.F. Handel (1740 and 1750) and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1766), who travelled to Haarlem especially to play it.

The Müller organ is not only a musical monument, but also a world-class tourist attraction. During the summer months, the city organ concerts attract many visitors every week, culminating in the biennial International Organ Festival. The sound of the organ is renowned for its breadth, grandeur and exceptional homogeneity, thanks in part to the church's excellent acoustics.

History and restoration

Over the years, the organ has been restored several times. The last major restoration took place in 1959-60 by Marcussen, followed by revoicing by Flentrop to restore the original sound. It is remarkable that approximately 90% of the original pipework is still present.

Full-fledged Sweelinq Organs

Of course, the new sample can also be played on all organs that run on the Sweelinq operating system, such as the Content Cambiare organs and the Johannes de Heer SVO-3.