The organ of the Colditzer Castle-Chapel

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The pipe organ of the chapel of Colditz Castle was built by Friedrich Nikolaus Jahn (Dresden) around 1850. After its extension by Johann Kralapp (Leisnig) in 1885 it consisted of 2 manuals, 14 stops and 792 pipes. The instrument was playable until 1945. During the time Colditz Castle was an Oflag, the organ’s play drowned the noises caused by the construction of an escape tunnel which was being dug right beneath the chapel floor. After World War II the organ fell into decay and was partly looted.

Some components, such as the manuals and the wind chests as well as the organ’s console, are restorable. Most of the pipes, however, have to be manufactured. A total of about 180,000 EUR will be needed in order to make the organ be heard again. Support the restoration of the organ! Make a donation and become a patron of one of the pipe organs!

Façade pipe: 500 EUR Tin pipe: 300 EUR Wooden pipe: 100 EUR As a patron you receive a donation receipt and – at your request – a certificate marking the stop and tone of “your” pipe.

Of course, we also welcome smaller donations – any amount helps!

Bank für Sozialwirtschaft | IBAN DE21 850205000003656200

BIC BFSWDE33DRE |

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Your name will be published on the internet and we will invite you to an exclusive concert played on the restored instrument.