*Location: Stadhuiskoepel Hofplein at Herenwaltje Leeuwarden (Ljouwert), Friesland, Netherlands LL: N 53.20207, E 5.79580*Original Location (until 1874): Nieuwetoren/ St.Jacobstoren (then in storage until 1914)
*Carillonist: Vincent Hensen E: hensenv@gmail.com*Former carillonist: 1973-2002 Dirk S. Donker *Contact: Leeuwarden Stadskantoor Oldehoofsterkerkhof 2 8911 DH Leeuwarden T: 14 058 *Schedule: Auto melody at hour and half-hour *Remarks: Original carillon by Claudius Fremy, except for 3 bells by historic founders Johan ter Steghe (1544), Hans Falck (1644) & Petrus Overney (1689). *Technical data: Traditional carillon of 39 bells Pitch of heaviest bell is G# in the middle octave Transposition is up 10 semitone(s) Keyboard range: A#D / ---- There are two missing bass semitones The presence or absence of a practice console is unknown The instrument was enlarged in 1972 with bells made by Eijsbouts Prior history: In 1686, the instrument was begun with 33 bells by the maker cited in Remarks above (31 bells remain from that work.) Auxiliary mechanisms: E Tower details not available Year of latest technical information source is 1974*Links:
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