{"id":3510,"date":"2026-02-16T12:49:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T12:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/organistica.si\/?p=3510"},"modified":"2026-02-16T17:37:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T17:37:18","slug":"documentary-film-about-the-organ-in-the-parish-church-of-st-vid-in-sentvid-pri-sticni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/organistica.si\/en\/documentary-film-about-the-organ-in-the-parish-church-of-st-vid-in-sentvid-pri-sticni\/","title":{"rendered":"Documentary film about the organ in the parish church of St. Vid in \u0160entvid pri Sti\u010dni"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To celebrate the acquisition of a new organ at the parish church of St. Vid in \u0160entvid pri Sti\u010dni, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UF7MVhNVA70\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">documentary film<\/a> was produced that offers an in-depth look at this significant musical and cultural achievement. Written and directed by <a href=\"https:\/\/organistica.si\/en\/about-us\/luka-posavec\/luka-posavec-2\/#main#main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luka Posavec<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/organistica.si\/en\/about-us\/ales-razpotnik\/ales-razpotnik-2\/#main#main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ale\u0161 Razpotnik<\/a>, with script contributions by Dragica \u0160teh, the film chronicles the journey of the new instrument &#8211; from the initial planning and conceptualization stages, through its construction and installation, to the moment when the organ is heard for the first time in the church.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Orgle v \u017eupnijski cerkvi sv. Vida v \u0160entvidu pri Sti\u010dni\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UF7MVhNVA70?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>The Historical Path of the \u0160entvid Organ<\/h2>\n<p>The history of the organ in the parish church of St. Vid in \u0160entvid pri Sti\u010dni dates back to at least the first half of the 18th century. The earliest known written record, dating from 1738, notes a repair of the organ, indicating that the church already possessed an instrument at that time and that music played a significant role in the parish\u2019s liturgical life.<\/p>\n<p>In the 19th century, the original instrument was replaced by a new organ built in 1838 by the Kamnik-based organ builder Peter Rumpl. At the time of its construction, this instrument represented high-quality, modern craftsmanship. The tradition of organ music continued into the early 20th century, when a new instrument from the workshop of the Mayer brothers (Orgelbau Gebr\u00fcder Mayer) was installed in the church in 1912.<\/p>\n<p>This organ suffered damage during the First World War, when some of its pipes were removed, and it later underwent further alterations and modifications. Notable contributions to these works were made by Franc Jenko in 1928 and Anton Jenko in 1993.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3482\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3482\" style=\"width: 1350px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3482\" src=\"https:\/\/organistica.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ORGANISTICA-Sentvid-Sticna-Mayer-orgle-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1360\" height=\"1020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/organistica.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ORGANISTICA-Sentvid-Sticna-Mayer-orgle-2.jpg 1360w, https:\/\/organistica.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ORGANISTICA-Sentvid-Sticna-Mayer-orgle-2-373x280.jpg 373w, https:\/\/organistica.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ORGANISTICA-Sentvid-Sticna-Mayer-orgle-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/organistica.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ORGANISTICA-Sentvid-Sticna-Mayer-orgle-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1360px) 100vw, 1360px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3482\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Mayer organ in the parish church of St. Vid in \u0160entvid pri Sti\u010dni (Mayer brothers, Op. 150, 1912)<br \/>Photo: Ga\u0161per Stopar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Despite ongoing efforts to maintain the old organ, its technical and acoustic shortcomings eventually became apparent. Due to age, wear and tear, and improper interventions, a complete restoration was no longer feasible. As a result, in 2021 the parish decided to commission a new organ that would meet both liturgical and concert requirements.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, a new organ built by the Mo\u010dnik workshop was installed in the Church of St. Vid, marking an important milestone in the history of church music in \u0160entvid pri Sti\u010dni. The instrument was designed with careful consideration of the church\u2019s historical heritage, while also meeting contemporary technical and artistic standards.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the new organ occupies a central place in worship and supports a wide range of musical performances and concert activities. It represents the culmination of centuries of organ development in this church and provides a solid foundation for the future musical and cultural life of the parish.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3485\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3485\" style=\"width: 1350px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3485\" src=\"https:\/\/organistica.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ORGANISTICA-Mocnik-Sentvid-Sticna-orgle-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1360\" height=\"908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/organistica.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ORGANISTICA-Mocnik-Sentvid-Sticna-orgle-2.jpg 1360w, https:\/\/organistica.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ORGANISTICA-Mocnik-Sentvid-Sticna-orgle-2-419x280.jpg 419w, https:\/\/organistica.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ORGANISTICA-Mocnik-Sentvid-Sticna-orgle-2-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/organistica.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ORGANISTICA-Mocnik-Sentvid-Sticna-orgle-2-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1360px) 100vw, 1360px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3485\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">New organ in the church of St. Vid in \u0160entvid pri Sti\u010dni (Mo\u010dnik, Op. 41, 2023)<br \/>Photo: Ga\u0161per Stopar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3516\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3516\" style=\"width: 1350px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3516\" src=\"https:\/\/organistica.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ORGANISTICA-Mocnik-Sentvid-Sticna-igralnik-2a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1360\" height=\"905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/organistica.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ORGANISTICA-Mocnik-Sentvid-Sticna-igralnik-2a.jpg 1360w, https:\/\/organistica.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ORGANISTICA-Mocnik-Sentvid-Sticna-igralnik-2a-421x280.jpg 421w, https:\/\/organistica.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ORGANISTICA-Mocnik-Sentvid-Sticna-igralnik-2a-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/organistica.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ORGANISTICA-Mocnik-Sentvid-Sticna-igralnik-2a-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1360px) 100vw, 1360px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3516\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The console of the new organ in the church of St. Vid in \u0160entvid pri Sti\u010dni (Mo\u010dnik, 2023, Op. 41)<br \/>Photo: Ga\u0161per Stopar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>The Significance of the documentary film about the \u0160entvid Organ<\/h2>\n<p>The documentary film offers more than a technical overview of organ construction; it provides viewers with a deeper understanding of the historical, cultural, and spiritual context of the site, as well as the rich organ tradition of St. Vitus Church. Particular emphasis is placed on the instrument\u2019s sound design and on the organ\u2019s role as a central medium for both liturgical and artistic expression. The film also invites reflection on contemporary attitudes toward organ heritage and its future development.<\/p>\n<p>Conceived as a record of both time and place, the film highlights the collaboration among organ builders, musicians, experts, and the parish community that made the creation of the new instrument possible. In this way, it goes beyond merely documenting events chronologically and stands as a valuable cultural and historical document. It situates the new organ within the broader context of Slovenian organ culture and presents it as a significant foundation for the future musical and liturgical life of the parish.<\/p>\n<p>We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the following individuals and organizations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the parish priest, Izidor Gro\u0161elj, for his trust and dedicated leadership in the new \u0160entvid organ project<\/li>\n<li>Mo\u010dnik Organ Workshop, for their understanding, commitment, and exceptional craftsmanship<\/li>\n<li>Prof. Dr h. c. Christoph Bossert (W\u00fcrzburg) and Prof. Martin Sturm (Weimar), for their valuable advice, insightful discussions, constructive criticism, and personal contributions<\/li>\n<li>the Slovenian Organ Society, for its official support of the project<\/li>\n<li>local choir conductors and organists &#8211; Robert Markovi\u010d, Simona Zvonar, Tanja Toma\u017ei\u010d Kastelic, Ne\u017ea Zvonar, and Vid Verbi\u010d, for their assistance and encouragement<\/li>\n<li>Severin \u017divic, for his help and patience in recording the music<\/li>\n<li>all the parishioners of \u0160entvid, for their unwavering support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thank you all for your invaluable contributions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3477,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[81],"tags":[48],"lokacija":[83],"orglar":[87],"class_list":["post-3510","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pipe-organ-in-the-church-of-st-vid-in-sentvid-pri-sticni","tag-archival-material-collecting","lokacija-church-of-st-vid","orglar-mocnik-organ-workshop","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/organistica.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3510","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/organistica.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/organistica.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/organistica.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/organistica.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3510"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/organistica.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3510\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3519,"href":"https:\/\/organistica.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3510\/revisions\/3519"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/organistica.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3477"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/organistica.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3510"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/organistica.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3510"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/organistica.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3510"},{"taxonomy":"lokacija","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/organistica.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lokacija?post=3510"},{"taxonomy":"orglar","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/organistica.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/orglar?post=3510"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}