"A New Organ is Born" – Episode 2: Renswoude – Season 2 – ORGAN HUNTING in the Netherlands

This full-length feature film (2 hours and 44 minutes) was premiered on Saturday, May 24 at 19:00. ORGAN HUNTING in the Netherlands – Season 2 Episode 2: Renswoude "A New Organ is Born" EPISODE THEME The balance between innovation and preservation—between creating something new and honoring what has come before. Five years after their first journey, Jon Liinason and organ builder Sander Booij reunite in the Netherlands to continue their exploration of remarkable pipe organs. This time, the destination is Renswoude, where Sander and his team at Mense Ruiter & Van Rossum Orgelmakers have just completed a magnificent new organ for the Koepelkerk. This episode explores a fascinating blend of Dutch architectural heritage and modern organ building inside a unique octagonal church dating back to 1639. The church, originally built as a private chapel for a local baron, features an unusual square and octagonal layout, surrounded by forest and filled with rich historical detail. The conversation in the film turns to its origin, acoustics, and a remarkable new organ installation that draws on centuries of tradition. Built with reverence for history yet informed by modern craftsmanship, the organ incorporates pipes from the 17th, 19th, and 21st centuries, offering a unique tonal palette in a carefully reconstructed case. We follow the builders and musicians as they explore the space, troubleshoot access to the organ loft, and share stories of design choices, wood patinas, and tuning challenges. A recurring theme is the balance between innovation and preservation—between creating something new and honoring what has come before. If you're interested in historical architecture, the craft of organ building, or simply enjoy hearing passionate experts reflect on their work, this episode offers a quiet, thoughtful look into a lesser-known corner of the Netherlands and the music that fills it. Episodes of ORGAN HUNTING in the Netherlands – Season 2 are published weekly on Saturdays at 19:00 (CET) on: GIOA Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/organacademy GIOA YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@gioa GIOA website https://www.organacademy.org/organ-hunting-in-the-netherland GIOA Soundcloud page https://soundcloud.com/gioa-academy FILM Jon Liinason Göteborg International Organ Academy A world of tactile passion and new sounds – for all! www.organacademy.org