Hans Tugi
Hans Tugi (c. 1460–1519) was a Swiss organ builder. He was born in Basel, son of a gunsmith. He matriculated at the University of Basel in 1476-77. By the turn of the century, Tugi was one of the most important organ builders in Switzerland and south-west Germany. Places he worked at and built instruments for include the following:
- Cathedral of Konstanz (1489-90, possibly also later)
- Mantua Cathedral (1503?)
- Grossmünster of Zurich (1505-07)
- Mainz Cathedral (1514)
- Münster of Berne (1517-19)
He also worked for many years in Basel, Colmar and other cities.
See also
References
- Manfred Schuler. "Tugi, Hans", Grove Music Online, ed. L. Macy, grovemusic.com (subscription access).
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