ALEXANDRE PERE ET FILS, PARIS, 1870

In de 2^nd half of the 19^th century, in addition to the piano, the harmonium gained more and more popularity.

In France Alexandre Père et Fils along with Debain and Mustel were the prominent builders.

Several prominent composers have written music especially for harmonium: Frans Liszt, Antonin Dvorak, George Bizet, César Franck, Leos Janacek etc.

Registers:

• Sourdine ou Lointain
• 0 Forté 3 et 4
• 4 Basson  8’
• 3  Clairon 4’
• 2  Bourdon  16’
• 1  Cor Anglais  8’
• G Grand jeu
• E expression
• 1 Flute  8’
• 2 Clarinette  16’
• 3 Fifre  4’
• 4 Hautbois 8’
• 0 Forté  3 et 4

Technical data:

• Inscription: ALEXANDER PèRE ET FILS 39 rue Meslay 39 Paris
• Compass: 5 octaves (C-c'''')
• Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
• Registers: see text
• Dimensions: W 118 cm / D 65 cm / H 100 cm
• Case: rosewood hand polished
• Chris Maene Collection number: CM 48 102
• Condition: restored Chris Maene workshop Ruiselede 1995
• Location: 3 - Museum headquarters "Piano's Maene" Ruiselede