
Charles-Joseph Van Helmont: Leçons de ténèbres
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1/7Recording & Production
The recording took place in Sint-Hilariuskerk, Bierbeek (BE), between August 16 and 19, 2022.
Instruments
The cello used in some tracks is a "Ngeringa" Giovanni Battista Guadagnini instrument from 1743.
Interpretation
The performers chose to use a French pronunciation for the Latin texts, following 18th-century instructions, to reflect usage in Brussels at the time.
Instruments
The organ used in this recording is a Guillaume Robustelly instrument from 1775, located in Sint Hilariuskerk, Bierbeek, and restored in 2009.
Recording & Production
This recording was made with the support of the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, specifically its Culture and Music services.
Album & Artwork
The cover illustration for this album is Gerard van Honthorst's "Christ before the High Priest," painted around 1617.
Instruments
The harpsichord featured on this album is a 1667 Parisian instrument, restored by Alan Gotto in 2006.

















