Concert at the Hoofdorgel (main organ) of Sint Pieterskerk in Turnhout, Belgium
The programme features works from the French, English and German Baroque repertoire, composed by Louis Marchand, Henry Purcell, Johann Pachelbel, and Johann Sebastian Bach.
Performer:
Galina Elshaeva, organ
23 July 2024: 12.15 – 13.00

Galina Elshaeva in 2017, performing on the historical Organ Le Royer 1662/Potvlieghe 1997 of Sint Pieterskerk in Turnhout, Belgium
The organ
The hoofdorgel (main organ) of Sint Pieterskerk in Turnhout, Belgium, is a historically significant instrument with a rich history of construction and restoration.
Originally built in 1662 by Jean le Royer in Ghent, the organ has undergone several major renovations and reconstructions over the centuries. In 1937, the firm Jos Stevens largely renewed the internal workings of the organ.
A significant reconstruction and partial rebuild was carried out in 1997 by Joris Potvlieghe. This work aimed to create an instrument that matched the style of the historic organ cases and was based on the presumed original specification by Le Royer. The reconstructed organ was designed in the classical Flemish style.
Turnhout
Turnhout is a city located in the Flemish province of Antwerp, Belgium. It has a rich history, with significant events including the Battle of Turnhout in 1597 and 1789. The city is also known for its cultural attractions, such as the two-stage theatre, eight-screen cinema, and one of the largest cultural centres in Belgium.