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Cor Edskes, 90, Dutch organ builder and restorer.
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|Cornelius Herman "Cor" Edskes (7 August 1925 – 7 September 2015) was a Dutch organ builder and organologist who was one of the most important authorities on the history of organ building in Northern Europe. He acted as the consultant for the restoration of many of Europe's most important historical organs, including those in the Nieuwe Kerk (Amsterdam) and Roskilde Cathedral (both working with the firm Marcussen & Son).
Born in Groningen, Edskes had a working relationship with the German organ builder Jürgen Ahrend that began in the 1950s, included the restoration of many organs in Germany and Holland, and culminated in the restoration of Arp Schnitger's largest surviving organ at St. Jacobi, Hamburg. Edskes was the major onscreen contributor to the documentary Martinikerk Rondeau, in which he detailed the history of organs in and around Groningen.
He died in Haren on 7 September 2015, aged 90.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.In which city was Cornelius Herman Edskes born?
- A.Haren
- B.Hamburg
- C.Groningencorrect
- D.Amsterdam
Cornelius Herman Edskes was born in Groningen.
Source: early life section
2.What was the profession of Cornelius Herman Edskes?
- A.Architect and historian
- B.Organ builder and organologistcorrect
- C.Cathedral priest and researcher
- D.Film director and musician
Cornelius Herman Edskes was a Dutch organ builder and organologist.
Source: biographical summary
3.Where did Cornelius Herman Edskes pass away?
- A.Harencorrect
- B.Hamburg
- C.Amsterdam
- D.Groningen
Cornelius Herman Edskes died in Haren on 7 September 2015.
Source: biographical summary
4.How old was Cornelius Herman Edskes when he died?
- A.80
- B.95
- C.85
- D.90correct
Cornelius Herman Edskes was 90 years old at the time of his death.
Source: biographical summary
5.With which firm did Cornelius Herman Edskes work for the restoration of the Nieuwe Kerk organ?
- A.Marcussen & Soncorrect
- B.Martinikerk
- C.Jürgen Ahrend
- D.Arp Schnitger
Cornelius Herman Edskes acted as a consultant for the Nieuwe Kerk restoration while working with the firm Marcussen & Son.
Source: career section
6.During which decade did the working relationship between Cornelius Herman Edskes and Jürgen Ahrend begin?
- A.1970s
- B.1960s
- C.1950scorrect
- D.1940s
The working relationship between Cornelius Herman Edskes and Jürgen Ahrend began in the 1950s.
Source: career section
7.Which organ, restored by Cornelius Herman Edskes and Jürgen Ahrend, is noted as Arp Schnitger's largest surviving instrument?
- A.Martinikerk organ
- B.Nieuwe Kerk organ
- C.St. Jacobi, Hamburg organcorrect
- D.Roskilde Cathedral organ
The collaboration culminated in the restoration of Arp Schnitger's largest surviving organ at St. Jacobi, Hamburg.
Source: career section
8.What is the title of the documentary in which Cornelius Herman Edskes was the major onscreen contributor?
- A.Restoring Northern Europe
- B.Martinikerk Rondeaucorrect
- C.Arp Schnitger's Legacy
- D.The Organ History of Groningen
Cornelius Herman Edskes was the major onscreen contributor to the documentary Martinikerk Rondeau.
Source: career section
9.Cornelius Herman Edskes was considered an authority on the history of organ building in which region?
- A.Eastern Europe
- B.Northern Europecorrect
- C.Southern Europe
- D.Western Europe
Cornelius Herman Edskes was one of the most important authorities on the history of organ building in Northern Europe.
Source: biographical summary
10.In the documentary featuring Cornelius Herman Edskes, what specific history did he detail?
- A.The history of Marcussen & Son
- B.The history of Arp Schnitger's life
- C.The history of organs in and around Groningencorrect
- D.The history of organ building in Hamburg
In the documentary, Cornelius Herman Edskes detailed the history of organs in and around Groningen.
Source: career section
11.Which cathedral, besides Nieuwe Kerk, involved Cornelius Herman Edskes as a consultant for restoration in partnership with Marcussen & Son?
- A.Roskilde Cathedralcorrect
- B.Groningen Cathedral
- C.Martinikerk
- D.St. Jacobi
Cornelius Herman Edskes served as a consultant for restoration at Roskilde Cathedral while working with Marcussen & Son.
Source: career section
12.What was the full name of the organ builder with whom Cornelius Herman Edskes had a significant, decades-long working relationship?
- A.Cornelius Herman
- B.Jürgen Ahrendcorrect
- C.Marcussen Son
- D.Arp Schnitger
Cornelius Herman Edskes had a working relationship with the German organ builder Jürgen Ahrend that began in the 1950s.
Source: career section
13.How is the work of Cornelius Herman Edskes characterized in terms of geographical focus for organ restorations?
- A.Mostly within Germany and Hollandcorrect
- B.Specifically in Amsterdam and Haren
- C.Exclusively in the Netherlands
- D.Primarily in Northern Europe
The partnership with Jürgen Ahrend included the restoration of many organs in Germany and Holland.
Source: career section
14.What was the date of death for Cornelius Herman Edskes?
- A.7 September 2015correct
- B.16 July 2011
- C.7 August 1925
- D.7 August 2015
Cornelius Herman Edskes died on 7 September 2015.
Source: biographical summary
15.Besides being a restorer, what was the primary scholarly role identified for Cornelius Herman Edskes?
- A.Documentary filmmaker
- B.Cathedral consultant
- C.Archival researcher
- D.Organologistcorrect
Cornelius Herman Edskes was a Dutch organ builder and organologist.
Source: biographical summary
16.What was the date of birth of Cornelius Herman Edskes?
- A.7 September 2015
- B.16 July 2011
- C.7 August 1950
- D.7 August 1925correct
Cornelius Herman Edskes was born on 7 August 1925.
Source: biographical summary
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