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The choir organs of Ottobeuren abbey

Die beiden (1762/66) von Karl Joseph Riepp gebauten Chororgeln der Benediktinerabtei Ottobeuren (hier die Hl.Geist-Orgel) fügen sich vollkommen in das Chorgestül ein.
two choir organs built by Karl Joseph Riepp

The northern (gospel) of the two choir organs built by Karl Joseph Riepp (1762-66) integrated into achitecture of the choir stalls.

Der Blick über die Empore auf die Dreifaltgkeits-Orgel.
The view from the gallery of the Trinity Organ.

Riepp's organs have been repaired several times over time. Our institute did a preliminary investigation to control whether the archival records correspond with the preserved substance ot the instruments.
The boriscopic photographs reveal first details of the craft of the maker Karl Joseph Riepp.

Boriscope photographs

Vox humana, internal view of boot with shallot
Vox humana, internal view of boot with shallot
Vox humana, tongue and tuning wire
Vox humana, tongue and tuning wire
Ventilanhängung/pallet wire
Ventilanhängung/pallet wire
traces of intonation in the ranks Rohrflöte, view to languid and upper labium
traces of intonation in the ranks Rohrflöte, view to languid and upper labium
traces of intonation in the ranks Gamba, view to languid and upper labium
traces of intonation in the ranks Gamba, view to languid and upper labium
Inscription "Grand Orgue" on a roof beam above the Trinity Organ, condition 2007; specific meaning unclear.
Inscription "Grand Orgue" on a roof beam above the Trinity Organ, condition 2007; specific meaning unclear.
Related investigation and documentation of the attic above the Trinity Organ 2007
Related investigation and documentation of the attic above the Trinity Organ 2007

presentation on the "Documentation of the Pipework of the Riepp Organs