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

• List of organ builders

References

• Manfred Schuler. "Tugi, Hans", Grove Music Online, ed. L. Macy, grovemusic.com (subscription access).