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BERNARD BRAUCHLI THE ORGAN |
The many years that Bernard
Brauchli specialised in the clavichord and its repertoire naturally lead him to
the organ and more specifically to the chamber organ and southern European
repertoire. With his expertise in the interpretation of 16th- to 18th-century
keyboard music, he is able to draw forth sonorities and expression from early
organs which are not possible with more contemporary repertoire. His two organ
recordings, one on the oldest playable organ in Portugal in the cathedral of
Evora and the other on a Piedmontese organ built by Giovanni Bruna in 1794 in
Italy, have been highly praised by critics and public alike. Bernard Brauchli
has been widely acclaimed for his concerts on historical organs in Europe
(Sion, Switzerland; Faro and Mafra, Portugal; innumerable 18th-century Italian
organs, etc.) as well as in the United States.
SAMPLE PROGRAMS
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Three
Centuries of Iberian Organ Music 1500 to 1800
Works by A. de Cabezón, M. R.
Coelho, P. Bruna, P. de Araújo, P. Nassarre, J. Cabanilles, V. Hervás, S.
Durón, J. Oxinaga, M. de Sostoa, A. Soler
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Italian
Organ Music from the 16th to the 18th Century
Works by A. Antico, A. Gabrieli, G. Cavazzoni, A.
Valente, G. Frescobaldi, D. Zipoli, G. B. Martini, V. Bellini, D. Cimarosa
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Organ Music
from the 14th to 18th Century
Works by C. Paumann, S.
Aguilera de Heredia, P. de Araújo, L. Chaumont, A. Scarlatti, D. Cimarosa
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The Early
Organ
Works by H. Aston, P.
Attaingnant, H. Newsiedler, J. A. Dalza, A. Valente, M. R. Coelho, Chr. Erbach, Ign.
de Echeverria, J. do Sacramento, C. Seixas, J. de Sousa Carvalho, S. de
Alberto, A. Soler
This was a fresh, enjoyable, atmospheric musical
occasion on account of what was being played, who was playing it and where it
was being played. Brauchli played with a verve and confidence that convinced
you that the Busch-Reisinger was where the out-of-the-way, high-quality
pleasures were to be had on a Friday evening.
The Boston Globe (U.S.A.), Richard
Buell
Bernard Brauchli, with his immense talent and his perfect
mastery of the instrument, thoroughly exploited the organ of Valère which is
the oldest playable organ in the world. In the hands of such an expert, it was
clear that this organ is not only an inestimable treasure, but also a musical
instrument capable of enchanting the most exigent of music lovers thanks to the
grace of its extraordinary sonorities and to the ability of this artist.
Le Nouvelliste
(Sion, Switzerland), J. Steinmann
I have been much impressed by a duo that I chanced on
in recital, Yuko Hayashi and Bernard Brauchli, playing a group of Soler
concertos on two chamber organs.
The New Yorker (U.S.A.), Nicholas
Kenyon
Bernard Brauchli’s self-effacing approach to this
repertory [Iberian organ music of the 16th to 18th centuries] seems just right;
the ideal combination of music and organ are allowed to make their own case.
Bernard Brauchli’s playing through-out is neat, precise and clear, and is
notable for a natural expressiveness which seems wholly appropriate.
Early Music (England), John Kitchen
This CD [The Organ of Evora Cathedral] contains some
of the most sensual organ music you are ever likely to hear. There is a magical
quality that this music elicits and Brauchli certainly knows how to exploit and
bring the music out to its fullest potential of greatness. All in all this is
an exceptional CD and you would do yourself an injustice not to hear it.
The National Guide to Compact Discs
(U.S.A.)
Throughout the program Swiss-born Bernard Brauchli’s
keyboard technique is sure and facile, demonstrating clearly his affection for
and familiarity with this relatively obscure branch of organ culture. More such
productions from his library would be welcome additions to the discography.
The Diapason (U.S.A)
Bernard Brauchli, a profound connoisseur of Spanish
organ music, brought forth the full beauty of the organ as both a chamber music
instrument and as a full organ... An exceptionally beautiful organ record.
Alte Musik Aktuell (Germany), Rüdiger Schwarz
