Martin Šaško
Martin Šaško (also Sasko, Sassko * 28. April 1807 in Košariská , Upper Hungary ; † 20th February 1893 in Brezová , Upper Hungary) was the most important Slovak organ builder of the 19th century.
Life
His father was a farmer (or a carpenter?). Martin first learned the carpentry trade in Skalitz (Skalica) and at the age of 18 organ building in Brno (Brno). He settled in his hometown Brezová and founded an organ building workshop there. First he carried out minor work such as repairs and in 1834 built his first own organ for the Protestant church in Brezová. Then he built or modified around 100 other instruments.
His sons Martin and Ján, his grandson Gustáv Adolf Molnár, Samuel Wagner and other organ builders were among his students. Martin Šaško was one of the Slovak intellectuals who advocated greater national independence.
In 1882 he handed over his workshop to his grandson Gustáv Adolf Molnár.
Organs (selection)
Martin Šaško carried out around 100 new organs, conversions and repairs, mainly in today's Slovakia , some in Hungary . His instruments are characterized by a fine sound, careful manufacture with high-quality materials and a high level of durability. Some have been preserved.
New organs
| year | place | building | image | Manuals | register | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1834 | Brezová | Protestant church | I / P | 15th | first organ | |
| 1844 | Jablonica | St. Stephen's Church, Catholic | II / P | 23 | receive | |
| 1862 | Mezőberény , Hungary | Protestant church | II / P | 26th | received, conversions | |
| 1866/67 | Bakonycsernye, Hungary | Protestant church | I / P | 13 | extended to I / P, 16, 2017 restored | |
| 1870 | Myjava | Protestant church | II / P | 25th | receive | |
| 1872 | Békés , Hungary | reformed Church | II / P | 32 | received, minor modifications to the disposition | |
| 1872 | Trnava | Cathedral of St. John the Baptist | II / P | 18th | Preserved, 1905 remodeling by Rieger , 1917 delivery of the prospect pipes | |
| 1874 | Stará Turá | Protestant church | II / P | 17th | receive |
literature
- Martin Šaško. In: Austrian Biographical Lexicon 1815–1950 (ÖBL). Volume 9, Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Vienna 1988,ISBN 3-7001-1483-4, p. 433.
Web links
- Martin Šaško organs and organ builder in Slovakia (German)
- Martin Šaško senior Organy a organári na Slovensku, with catalog raisonné (Slovak)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Jablonica organ, with disposition (Slovak)
- ↑ Bakonycsernyei evangelikus templom orgonaja on restoration (Hungarian)
- ↑ Myjava, ev. Church organ with disposition (Slovak)
- ↑ Békés Organ Youtube
- ↑ Trnava Cathedral organ with disposition and history (Slovak)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Šaško, Martin |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Sasko, Martin; Sásko, Martin; Sassko, Martin |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Slovak organ builder |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 28, 1807 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Košariská , Upper Hungary |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 20, 1893 |
| Place of death | Brezová , Upper Hungary |