Church of Espírito Santo, Évora

The organ of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Évora, despite its small size, has a quality characteristic of those made by Cavaillé-Coll. It benefits from the wonderful acoustics of the building, and because it has been maintained faithful to the original harmony up till the present day.

It was completely restored by the organ maker Dinarte Machado. The organ of the Church of the Holy Spirit remains the equal of that in the Church of St. Louis the French in Lisbon, and is the best example in Portugal of the genius of the French organ maker, the centenary of whose death was celebrated in 1999.

The World Monuments Fund Portugal Association is delighted by the successful conclusion of the project involving the organ of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Évora, because it returns to the city and the community an important and indispensable instrument for musical enjoyment. It will be used during concerts and religious ceremonies, and will take up its educational function once again, in conjunction with the University of Évora.

The World Monuments Fund Portugal wishes to express its thanks and its privilege to have been able to rely on the interest, motivation and the indispensable financial contribution from the Guincho Club.