DESCRIPTION:
Ilona Kubiaczyk-Adler plays the 1719 Hildebrandt organ in Pasłęk, Poland. Read more about the recording project http://kubiaczyk.com/cd/

Other Sonata movements:
2. Andante religioso: https://youtu.be/EIo99GSW24I
3. Allegretto: https://youtu.be/eS23oBUYARo
Registration:
HW: Quintatön 16’, Quintatön 8’, Octaf 4’, Octaf 2, Mixtur 4 fach / Trompet 8’, Quinta 2 2/3, Principal 8’
PED: Unter Bas Ged. 16’, Octav 4’, Fagot 16’ / Octaf 2, Rausch Quinta 2’, Principal 8’

Short history of the 1719 Hildebrandt organ
The organ in St. Bartholomew church in Pasłęk, Poland, was built during the years 1717-1719 by Andreas Hildebrandt from Gdańsk (Danzig). At the time it was one of the best instruments in East Prussia, distinguished by its unique placement in two symmetrical cases, a spinning star mechanism, a transposition apparatus in the Oberwerk section, reed stops with tinplate resonators, and an otherworldly choir of delicate wood flutes.
No changes to the original pipework had been made for over 140 years, until the mid-19th century when romantic and symphonic styles became popular. The most significant changes to the instrument occurred in 1928-29 when the W. Sauer company from Frankfurt (Oder) rebuilt the instrument in accordance with the style of the day. The tracker key and stop action was adapted to a pneumatic mechanism while the historical pipework, bellows, and wind chests of the Hauptwerk and Pedal were preserved. Combinations, a crescendo roller and an electric blower were added. At the end of World War 2 the organ suffered damage and pipes were stolen.
From 2009-2013 a major renovation project was undertaken by Krzysztof Urbaniak and Martin Rost, representatives of Baltisches Orgel Centrum e.V. in Stralsund, Germany. They successfully convinced the Rector, Jan Sindrewicz, an organ commission was created, the instrument was put on the official monument list, and the idea of bringing the organ to its 18th century glory prevailed. Kristian Wegscheider, an organ builder from Dresden experienced in challenging renovations, was selected to execute a unique restoration plan. Renovation and partial reconstruction of the wind system was accomplished by Polish organ builder Szymon Januszkiewicz, and the organ case was renovated by expert antique conservators Marta Skowrońska and Anna Nowakowska. The main financial investor was the Hermann Reemtsma Stiftung of Hamburg, Germany. Their efforts were joined by the leaders of the Parish and the Town of Pasłęk, Monument Preservation Department, Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodship Office, The Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, and Curia of the Elbląg Diocese. The restored organ was inaugurated in June 2013. Since then it has attracted a lot of international attention; it was covered in the press and book releases, and several recordings were produced. The organ has been used in worship, in solo and ensemble concerts, and educational events.
More information and photos http://hildebrandt-paslek.pl/index.de.html