Presentation of the historical organ L.A.Clicquot (1735) by Régis Allard

Name: Presentation of the historical organ L.A.Clicquot (1735) by Régis Allard
Start: 2023-09-17T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2023-09-17T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Église Saint-Jacques-Saint-Christophe

The same day in 2022 marked the 50th anniversary of the exemplary restoration of the historic organ in Houdan.

Sunday 17 September 2023, 17:00Passed

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régis allard

On the same day, 2022 marked the 50th anniversary of the exemplary restoration of the historic Houdan organ.
Built by one of the most prestigious family of 18th century organ builders in France, the Clicquots, this organ is one of the few French classical instruments that has not undergone any transformation over the centuries. Also it is a valuable witness for the interpretation of the organ music of this time and made the admiration of organists of the whole world.
Régis Allard, its titular organist, will make the history and make it heard through pieces of the baroque repertoire. The instrument was recently restored, followed by the recording of a CD by Régis Allard entitled "Magnificat 1739" and rewarded with 5 tuning forks.

About the location

Église Saint-Jacques-Saint-Christophe

Place de l'Église 78550 Houdan

Yvelines
Île-de-France

The church of Saint-Jacques Saint-Christophe was built in the 16th and 17th centuries. Portal and nave in flamboyant Gothic style, choir and bedside in Renaissance style. Outside, many gargoyles and sculpted decorations. On the lintel of the western portal, we can read: «the French People rediscover the existence of the Supreme Being and the Immortality of the Soul» which recalls that in 1790, this church was consecrated «temple of Reason and the Supreme Being». Inside, the famous organs made by the factor Louis-Alexandre Clicquot in 1739 were restored in 1972 by the company Boisseau. Rich 17th century altarpiece, 16th century frescoes and carved vault keys.