The 2012 Metzler Organ, op. 650, installed in the Església Abacial de Santa Maria de Poblet in Tarragona, Spain, stands as a remarkable example of modern organ building that draws on historical practices. Constructed by Metzler Orgelbau AG, a distinguished Swiss organ-building company active since 1890, this instrument features three manuals and 56 stops. It exemplifies Metzler's commitment to durability and quality, incorporating only the finest natural materials which reflect the legacy of traditional European organ craftsmanship. The design of the Poblet organ does not mimic a specific historical style; instead, it synthesizes key elements from both the European Baroque and Classical schools, forming a versatile, interregional style instrument.

The organ's tonal structure is primarily influenced by the German Baroque style, particularly the music of J.S. Bach, yet it also incorporates French and Spanish reeds alongside mutations and fonds. These elements make the organ well-suited for a wide repertoire, including French, Iberian, Late Baroque, Romantic, and contemporary compositions. The voicing and tonal finishing of the organ were meticulously crafted by Andreas Metzler, in collaboration with Fr. Josep Antoni Peramos, the Abbey's principal organist. This meticulous construction has made the Metzler organ a focal point for concert organists worldwide, who praise its sound richness and mechanical tracker action. The Abbey church itself enhances these performances with a reverberation time of up to 7 seconds, contributing to the organ’s majestic auditory experience.

Additionals: POS-HW, UW-HW, HW-P, POS-P, UW-P, UW 4'-P, Tremulant Hauptwerk, Tremulant Rückpositiv, Tremulant Unterwerk, Zimbelstern, Rossignol, Setzer-Kombination

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