Kappellen (2025)

The Fama & Raadgever organ in the church building of the Hersteld Apostolische zendingsgemeente in Haarlem was sold after mediation by Van den Heuvel-Orgelbouw to a prominent Belgian auditor/manager and classical music promoter. The organ was restored and expanded and placed in a beautiful mini private concert hall (originally an Orangerie).

The client also asked Van den Heuvel-Orgelbouw to produce the furniture in this private concert hall so that everything visually forms a unity with the purchased pipe organ. The design of the interior was developed in consultation with the client and Van den Heuvel-Orgelbouw by the Spanish interior designer Laura Recarte Olaran. In addition to the pipe organ, there will also be a harpsichord and a Pleyel table piano from 1830 in the hall, which will be used during private concerts organised by the client.

The extension of the organ consists of a new wind supply with two traditional bellows, new pedal chests with two oak wooden pedal stops. The existing Bourdon 16' has been shortened and four pipes (C-D#) have been added in style so that this stop has a wider scale. The second stop is a Principal 8', provided with roller beards and slender expressions.

Windchests

Two new windchests (C and Cis) were constructed to replace the old ones. They were made in the style of the organ.

Wooden pipes

For the four lowest notes of the Bourdon 16' new pipes have been made in style. The Principaal 8' is completely new. All pipes are made of oak.

Windsupply

The wind supply has been newly constructed, including two new bellows.

Assembly hall

The pedal and wind supply setup has been adjusted for the new situation. Pre-assembly took place in one of our assembly halls.

Furniture work

The furniture for the hall consists of bookcases next to the organ separated by columns. The blind wall is provided with a blind door with wainscoting and mirrors. Opposite the organ there is a bench across the entire width of the hall.

Furniture assembly

In December 2024, work began on installing the furniture in the hall.

Organ assembly

In January 2025, work began on installing the organ in the hall.