Restoration of the wooden organ of Fusine (Belluno, Italy)

In Fusine town (Belluno, Italy), in the Church of S. Nicolò (Parish of S. Nicolò, Fusine di Zoldo, Diocese of Belluno-Feltre), there is a rare wooden organ whose peculiarity is the cylindrical pipes made entirely of wood. The work on the wooden organ, which is currently under way, represents unique challenges for the restorers, especially with reference to the pipework, in terms of restoring the original sound, and of researching the original pitch and tuning temperament. The present work reports the first results of the study on the material and of the restoration procedure.