Dresden – Frauenkirche
The restoration of the organ whipped up a storm of controversy.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frauenkirche,_Dresden
www.mz.de/kultur/dresdner-frauenkirche-orgelstreit-als-gr...
grantmacdonald.com/blogs/blog/blood-sweat-and-tears-the-d...
'Builders decided not to reproduce the 1736 Gottfried Silbermann organ, despite the fact that the original design papers, description, and details exist, giving rise to the Dresden organ dispute ("Dresdner Orgelstreit").' [from the above Wikipedia link].
Here's the full on complaint about the organ restoration (in German) – www.bach-cantatas.com/teritowe/frkgbcwd.htm There are some very prominent musicians who have signed their names to this letter, which would certainly make you think twice about what you were doing.
The issue goes along the following lines: 'Reasons were given for the departure from the faithful replica of the Silbermann organ from 1732-36, which were exhaustively refuted by internationally prominent organists, organ builders and organ scientists. The reference to the supposedly insufficient documentation of the original condition shows ignorance or conscious ignorance of the state of research. The fear that only a significantly limited musical repertoire can be played on an organ of the late Silbermann style can be refuted by looking at the early Silbermann organ in Freiberg Cathedral, as well as numerous other historical organs. The unique harmony of recreated space and instrument that can be achieved in the Frauenkirche far outweighs the loss of an adequate representation of romantic and newer organ literature (which is possible in many places).'
Dresden – Frauenkirche
The restoration of the organ whipped up a storm of controversy.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frauenkirche,_Dresden
www.mz.de/kultur/dresdner-frauenkirche-orgelstreit-als-gr...
grantmacdonald.com/blogs/blog/blood-sweat-and-tears-the-d...
'Builders decided not to reproduce the 1736 Gottfried Silbermann organ, despite the fact that the original design papers, description, and details exist, giving rise to the Dresden organ dispute ("Dresdner Orgelstreit").' [from the above Wikipedia link].
Here's the full on complaint about the organ restoration (in German) – www.bach-cantatas.com/teritowe/frkgbcwd.htm There are some very prominent musicians who have signed their names to this letter, which would certainly make you think twice about what you were doing.
The issue goes along the following lines: 'Reasons were given for the departure from the faithful replica of the Silbermann organ from 1732-36, which were exhaustively refuted by internationally prominent organists, organ builders and organ scientists. The reference to the supposedly insufficient documentation of the original condition shows ignorance or conscious ignorance of the state of research. The fear that only a significantly limited musical repertoire can be played on an organ of the late Silbermann style can be refuted by looking at the early Silbermann organ in Freiberg Cathedral, as well as numerous other historical organs. The unique harmony of recreated space and instrument that can be achieved in the Frauenkirche far outweighs the loss of an adequate representation of romantic and newer organ literature (which is possible in many places).'