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Meißen celebrates the world's first porcelain organ: a sound milestone!
On Pentecost weekend 2025, the first porcelain organ with 37 pipes made of Meissen porcelain will be opened in Meissen.
Meißen celebrates the world's first porcelain organ: a sound milestone!
A milestone in craftsmanship and musical tradition was celebrated at this year's Pentecost weekend in Meissen: the opening of the world's first register with organ pipes made of Meissen porcelain. The festive event not only highlights the region's historic tradition of porcelain production, but also brings a breath of fresh air into the musical culture of the Frauenkirche.
The Jehmlich organ, a historic instrument from the Frauenkirche, was supplemented by 37 pipes made of genuine Meissen porcelain. These special pipes were manufactured in cooperation with the Dresden company Jehmlich and use a special manufacturing technique that was developed by porcelain designer Ludwig Zepner back in 2000. With tones from c0 to c3, the innovative organ sets new standards in the world of church music. In addition to the porcelain pipes, the organ also includes twelve bass pipes made of wood and nine treble pipes made of tin.
Tradition meets innovation
The combination of first-class craftsmanship and musical innovation has not only caused a sensation in Meißen. The project is considered a groundbreaking example of how traditional elements can be reinterpreted. Interested visitors now have the opportunity to experience a new attraction in Meißen that combines old craft traditions with modern musical standards.
The history of porcelain in Meißen goes back to the 18th century, when hard-paste porcelain was produced in 1708 and the first porcelain factory in Europe was founded in 1710 by Johann Friedrich Böttger. With the new organ project, this unique part of cultural history is now being brought back to life.
Support and outlook
The implementation of the project could only be achieved through numerous donations that were available to the parish. This shows how important cultural and historical events are for the community and that great things can be achieved together.
The Jehmlich organ is not only an acoustic highlight, but also a symbol of the creative exchange between different crafts. Music lovers and those interested in culture can prepare for an exciting time in the Frauenkirche, where craftsmanship and musical heritage can be experienced point by point in perfect harmony.
For further information on this outstanding project, we refer to the detailed reports from Wochenkurier and Frauenkirche Meißen.