Divine breath.
That of Sabine Devieilhe who sings with infinite delicacy in the Royal Chapel of the Palace of Versailles.
The great soprano, who interprets in Latin
First lesson of darkness,
of the composer of Louis XIV François Couperin, is accompanied by the organist Bernard Foccroulle.
The breath of the instrument harmonizes perfectly with the human voice, like an extension of it.
It is this closeness, this marvelous intimacy, never denied over the centuries, which is discussed in the very beautiful new documentary judiciously entitled
Chercheurs d'orgues
, precisely co-directed by Bernard Foccroulle, with Pascale Bouhénic.
A film that offers a journey through time and across Europe, listening to melodies that elevate the soul.
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A fabulous instrument
In eastern Germany, in the church of Ponitz, the instrument designed by the great 18th century organ builder Gottfried Silbermann offers an all Germanic tone, without embellishment.
The enchantment is there...
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