The Organ of Lavenone
The organ is a fascinating and complex instrument, capable of uniting technique and art in a truly unique way.
Not everyone knows that the organist does not play solely with their hands but also with their feet, requiring remarkable coordination and musical sensitivity.
We are in the Church of San Bartolomeo Apostolo in Lavenone, in the province of Brescia, where a magnificent organ dating back to the late 19th century is preserved.
This historic instrument underwent a meticulous restoration by the company Di Nebbiangelo, Facchetti Vittorio, and Bianchetti Giovanni, which restored its full functionality and extraordinary original sound richness.
It is a late-Romantic organ, characteristic of an era when sacred music expanded with new emotional and dynamic nuances.
Its console is a small masterpiece of craftsmanship: the chromatic keyboard features 58 bone-covered keys, alternating with ebonized black keys, while the pedalboard adds depth and power to the notes, completing the harmony.
To observe and listen to this instrument is to immerse oneself in a centuries-old tradition, where technique, aesthetics, and devotion combine to create a musical experience that continues to move anyone fortunate enough to hear it.
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