MusicSphere officially launched its hands-on collaboration phase with a two-day in-person internal workshop held on 28–29 January 2026, bringing together consortium partners in Germany and Belgium. The workshop combined internal project discussions with technical visits to two organ-building workshops that are part of the consortium: Klais Orgelbau in Germany and Orgelbau Schumacher in Belgium.
On the first day, the partners were hosted at the Klais Orgelbau workshop facilities in Bonn, Germany, where they looked into the complete lifecycle of large-scale pipe organ construction, from material selection and component manufacturing to assembly and installation.
Observing these processes first-hand supports MusicSphere’s work on high-resolution 3D capture, photogrammetry, and CAD modelling, which aim to create precise digital representations of complex instruments.
The second day continued in Belgium, starting at the Orgelbau Schumacher workshop in Eupen. With more than 65 years of experience, Orgelbau Schumacher brings a strong focus on craftsmanship, restoration, and historically informed construction techniques. The visit showcased how traditional artisan knowledge is combined with modern technical methods, including the in-house manufacturing of all organ components.
This close link between manual expertise and technical precision aligns with MusicSphere’s goal of protecting original instruments while enabling their digital preservation.
