Vriendenbrief, 8e jaargang, no.6
Tip from Forbes
Dordrecht was one of these cities and the Grote Kerk and the Dordrecht Museum were explicitly mentioned as places to visit.
The article in Forbes can be read online.
The lungs of the Kam-organ
The Kam organ in the Grote Kerk has 5 bellows that supply air to the 3000 pipes of the organ. These bellows could be called the lungs of the organ. These date from the construction period of the organ, 1859. They are the only ones that have not yet been restored.
Restore
The bellows should be airtight, but not anymore. The bellows will be repaired in phases, in three consecutive winter seasons.
The restoration costs more than 100,000 euros. A benefit concert will take place on 18 October. The organists André Keijzer, Johan den Hoedt and Cor Ardesch will play a special programme, consisting of request numbers. A request number with a maximum duration of 10 minutes can be submitted until 31 August online.
Practical information
| place: | Grote Kerk |
| date: | vrijdag 18 oktober |
| time: | 20:00 uur |
| entrance fee: | € 15.00 |
Tripadvisor | Certificate of Excellence
This award can be seen as the crowning glory of the work of all volunteers who make the opening of the church possible for tourists and other visitors.
Helmantel in Dordt, just 4 more days!
The exhibition is open until 26 May.
Henk Helmantel
Henk Helmantel (1945) is regarded as one of the most important representatives of contemporary realism. Helmantel’s paintings are particularly characterised by their dramatic light-dark contrasts, as can also be seen with the seventeenth-century masters.
His work is widely appreciated.
Guided tour by art historian
Thursday afternoon 23 May there is also the possibility to take part in a special guided tour by art historian Hans van Rossum. You can register by filling in the form below. You will receive a confirmation of your registration by e-mail.