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In
1955, the organ builder Klaus Becker established his workshop near Hamburg
in Kupfermuehle in Holstein.
His consistency of reaching back to the old masters' techniques such as
cabinets in solid wood construction, full mechanical registers and mechanical
trackers, and the exclusive use of a tone channel chest was extraordinary
for those times.
Symbolized through high artistical handwork qualities and the consideration
of traditional organ building techniques, instruments arose that received
international attention. Built on this international fame and a large
clientel, his son Michael Becker took over the business in 1990.
After a classic musical education Michael Becker ended his apprenticeship
in his father's workshop with the journeyman's examination in 1973. This
followed an almost ten year tour through Hessen and Austria where he worked
with several firms on many organ building projects which enhanced his
professional knowledge. In 1986 he completed his Master's Exam.
Under his company leadership, his father's successful developement of
an organ type oriented towards a classical sound concept as continued.
The sound of today's instruments have been improved especially through
the use of the so-called "lively wind". An altered tracker makes
possible for a very sensitive playing.
However, a newly built organ is always a great challenge. Every single
instrument must be technically convincing and at the same time meet the
demands of optic and sound. Equipped with special knowledge and the abilities
of each and every worker, Michael Becker and his team are dedicated to
this task.
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