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Questo post è per gli amanti della musica d’organo, come siamo io e Risto.
Il titolo del post è preso direttamente dalla rassegna: “Vespri d’organo in Cattedrale”, una serie di concerti tenuti nel duomo di Verona da allievi del conservatorio locale. Vespri perchè i concerti si tengono alle 17.30 e in cattedrale perchè qui si trova un prestigioso organo anche molto bello a vedersi data la sua collocazione in una cassa antica. La cattedrale di Verona, nella foto qui sopra, che data la sua costruzione fra l’VIII e il IX secolo, è collocata nel centro storico della città, in riva al fiume Adige ed è intitolata a Santa Maria Assunta.
Ed ecco il bellissimo organo. Dati tecnici: costruttore: Barthélemy Formentelli (ricostruzione in stile Antegnati) anno 1991.
Sono andata a qualche concerto della rassegna: i brani in programma prevedevano anche l’esibizione di cantanti lirici, sempre provenienti dal conservatorio. Uno spettacolo avvincente; ne consiglio l’ascolto non solo agli amanti di questo genere musicale: l’organo è uno strumento straordinario, dolce e forte, sussurrato e potente. Tutto da scoprire.
Curiosità: sapevate che l’organo è l’unico strumento capace di riprodurre tutta la gamma di suoni udibili dall’orecchio umano?
Non posso non lasciarvi con uno dei brani che lo valorizzano, preso da Youtube per comodità. Johan Pachelbel (1653-1706) : “Alle Menschen muessen sterben”.
Ecco il link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS-qse3RmnY
Buon ascolto!
Organ Vespers.
Today I’ll propose a post for pipe organ music lovers, as we are.
The title of the post comes from a series of organ recitals held in the Verona cathedral by the students of the local music College: “Vespri d’organo in Cattedrale” means: “Organ Vespers in the Cathedral”. Vespers because the concerts were held at 5.30 p.m., the time of the evening prayer in the Catholic religion (Vesper) and in the cathedral as it is the place where this beautiful pipe organ is located.
Our cathedral, which facade you can see in my very first shot, is named after the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It stands just in the old city centre, by the river Adige. The cathedral dates back to the seventh-eighth century AD. The organ was reconstructed by Barthélemy Formentelli (according to Antegnati style), in 1991 and is inserted in an old embroidered wooden box.
I had the possibility to enjoy a few concerts there, where also some opera singers performed, again from the local music college. In my opinion the pipe organ as a musical instrument is fascinating and I recommend listening to some organ music also to the people who apparently do not like it, because it is worth re-discovering it. The organ can be sweet but also powerful, it can whisper music or fill the room with it.
A fun fact: did you know that the pipe organ is the only instrument able to let out the complete range of sounds human ears can hear?
Therefore, for you a piece to enjoy: Johan Pachelbel (1653-1706): “Alle Menschen muessen sterben.
Here’s the link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS-qse3RmnY
Have a nice break!
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Linked to: Image-in-ing. My Corner of the World. Tom’s Tuesday Treasures.
Che meraviglia! Buon fine settimana!
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Buon weekend anche a te. Grazie!
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Che bello quest’organo, deve emettere dei suoni favolosi !
Buon weekend, Luisella !
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Hello, the cathedral and pipe organ are beautiful. I wish I could here the organ playing. Enjoy your day, happy weekend!
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…an organ of amazing visual beauty, I would expect its sound to be beautiful too!
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Thank you very much. Enjoy a sunny weekend you too!
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It was quite powerful…I liked it. Thanks, Tom.
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Adoro Pachelbel🙂! Che belle foto! Buon weekend
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I do like organ music but it takes some effort to search it out. It’s hardly ever on Classic FM. I used to like Jimmy Smith, a jazz organist. A Happy New Year to you.
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Thank you very much!
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Grazie mille. Anche a te buon weekend!
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beautiful…i’ll bet the sound is very soothing. you don’t see organs much anymore, i guess only in churches!!
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That first photo is so beautiful and exotic to this guide from the midwest USA. The organ is spectacular!! Have a great weekend!!
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Thank you very much, Alan. Happy weekend to you too!
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Thank you Debbie. Its sound is quite powerful, after all.
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A beautiful Cathedral, the organ looks magnificent, I’m sure the sound is wonderful.
All the best Jan
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Thank you Jan. All the best to you too!
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These beautiful organs remind me on my time of Holland, where concerts of this nature was a part of life, and also concerts with opera music! Now we really live too far away from a city that would have opera concerts. Love the landscape in your first photo, so typical of the Italian landscape, and wish I could just hop over to get some warmth and sun! What a lovely post for All Seasons’ January! Have a beautiful week:) Jesh
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Beautiful photos and the organ is a work of art! Thank you!
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That is a gorgeous organ. Lovely photos.
Thank you for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2020/01/from-archives.html
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Thank you very much, Sue. Have a good week!
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Thank you very much!
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Thank you very much for sharing your memories from lovely Holland. Thanks for hosting. I wish you a beautiful week too!
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Fabuloso este órgão de tubos.
Um abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
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What a magnificent cathedral! I would love to hear the sound of the organ!
Happy Tuesday!
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Thanks, Veronica. Next time I’ll try a video…
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Thank you. Obrigada!
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Visto che ami gli organi, cerca online quello doppio della cattedrale di Lisbona. 😉
Assisterei volentieri a questi concerti d’organo a Verona.
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Ma certo. Lo faro’. Grazie Lilly!
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Ho visto l’organo di cui parlavi…è un portento! Con canne orizzontali, persino. Molto bello. Ho in canna un altro paio di post su organi speciali, ma me li tengo per il futuro 😉 Uno degli strumenti che ascolto più volentieri. Buona giornata, Lilly! P.S.: ascolto anche i Guns’n’Roses, però…
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Io preferisco gli organi alle “rose” al massimo Jazz & Blues. 😉 felice di averti fatto scoprire un altro organo nel mondo.
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Mighty Fine looking Organ, sound must be phenomenal.
Check out my contribution this week, familiar site to you I presume.
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I love organ music! Thanks for this post! 🙂
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Thank you. Nice to know!
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Sure! Thanks!
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What a great place for a concert or opera! I really enjoyed seeing the details of the organ, such wonderful craftsmanship 🙂
I’m glad you joined us at ‘My Corner of the World’!
My Corner of the World
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Articolo e foto stupende
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Grazie mille. Buona giornata, Luisa!
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Thank you very much, Betty!
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A beautiful church – I’d love to hear a concert there.
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💙❤💙
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Thank you, Carol. Have a happy weekend!
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