17th CENTURY HISTORIC ORGAN
ROZAY EN BRIE
Seine et Marne - France Association of Friends
of Rozay en Brie Historic Organ
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Lécossais You are welcome to our site As well as to the 17th century keyboards of Rozay
en Brie Historic Organ
Introductory History
At the city hall square, an interesting granite
marker, pink as it should be, indicates to the traveler
that he stands at the center of la Brie. Better yet, according to
the historians, at the very heart of French music of the 17th and 18th
centuries, where la Brie, through the works of the Forquerays,
the Couperins and the Clicquots,
attained significant renown. Chaumes is nearby,
certainly, but it is at Rozay that Jacques
Champion, from Chambonnières, had a country house,
and that Titon du Tillet,
around 1650, places the decisive meeting between the three brother Couperins and the King’s spinet player. “Les trois frères Couperin étoient
de Chaume, petite ville de la Brie assez proche de la terre de Chambonnière … Ces trois frères (…) firent partie un jour
de la feste de Monsieur de Chambonnière
d’aller à son château lui donner une aubade (serenade)…’’,
serenade leading up to
the famous music we know so well. The
restoration of the organ of the Collegiate church of Notre-Dame in 1996 by
the Master Organ Builder Yves Cabourdin
(Manufacture Provençale d’Orgues), occurred at the
right time to revive this history…. But strangely enough, although the
importance of the instrument is understandable due to its place in
history, to its rarity, and, above
all, to the story of the organ itself, as well as to its origins,
interspersed with so many enigma, that it seems to prolong legend or
traditions. Michel Foussard Chargé de mission pour le
Patrimoine Musical
Bonys :
François COUPERIN (Arch. Photos Art and history) Distinguished members
Distinguished members of the organ world have honored our
Association with their friendship and support through their great interest in
our priceless instrument - a historic treasure - which we passionately
uphold.
We warmly thank :
Rozay en Brie Historic Organ– Painting by Ágnes Zászkaliczky, organist and painter from Hungary The many visits
Numerous personalities in the organ world are aware of the
rare qualities of the famous French classical instrument of Rozay en Brie. As such, occasionally or even on a regular basis they honor us
with their presence. Among
others, we mention Michel Chapuis (for whom the Rozay organ is so dear), our neighbor and friend Olivier Latry, Madame Marie-Claire Alain, Kurt Lueders, Aude Heurtematte,
Odile Pierre, André Isoir, Daniel Chorzempa, Michel Bouvard,
Paolo Maria Guardiani (It), Christophe Mantoux, Jean-Philippe Mesnier,
Marie-Agnés Grall-Menet,
Olivier Vernet, Alastair Ross (UK), Jean-Michel Douillet, Lucie Zàkovà (Tch), Henri Paget, Pastor de Lasala
(Australie), Olivier Trachier,
Elena Sartori (It), our friend from way back Alain Mabit, Michel Alabau, Fredy Eichelberger, Mami Sakato (J), Agnes
Armstrong (USA), Bruce Stevens (USA), Harald Herresthal
(Norway), Hans-Jürgen Kaiser (Germany), James Tibbles (NZ), Albert-Jan Roelofs, Francis Vidil,… sorry
for all the ones we may have overlooked… Many come
not only for the cultural interest but also for their own enjoyment; others
come and return with students or also numerous groups :
Francophone, Scandinavian, German, American. They all
leave, deeply moved, after playing such a rare, beautiful, authentic and ancient
instrument, comparable to the wonderful keyboards on which the Couperins played !
(Photo: Mami Sakato) For visits, please contact Philippe
LECOSSAIS Principal organist. |
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COPYRIGHT:
All the photographs and drawings on this site are the property of their
owners, Patricia Ballon, Yvan Bouhris, Philippe Lécossais, Ágnes
Zászkaliczky et Anne Depierre.
No reproduction for commercial use is permitted without the agreement of the
“Association des Amis des Grandes Orgues Historiques de Rozay en Brie”. Translation: Robert F. ALLEN Revision : Feb 2nd , 2017 / PhL |
