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Benjamin Alard (Harpsichord, Organ)

Born: 1985 - France

The French harpsichordist and organist, Benjamin Alard, started the piano at age 7. He later studied organ and harspichord, respectively with Louis Thiry & François Ménissier, and Elisabeth Joyé, developping an interest in early music that led him to the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis for further studies with Jean-Claude Zehnder (organ) and Andrea Marcon (harpsichord). In 2004 he won the Bruges International Harpsichord Competition (where he garnered Ist prize and Audience award). He is also a laureate of «Déclic 2005/2006», a joint Radio-France, AFAA and Société Générale support & sponsoring programme for young artists.

A recitalist on both harpsichord and organ, Benjamin Alard has performed at prestigious early music festivals and venues: Nantes (Le Printemps des Arts & La Folle Journée), Saintes, Brussels (‘Flagey’ Hall), etc. He also collaborates with leading ensembles such as La Petite Bande (Director Sigiswald Kuijken), Capriccio Stravagante (Director Skip Sempé), Venice Baroque Orchestra (Director Andrea Marcon).

In 2005, Benjamin Alard was appointed organist at the church of St-Louis-en-l’Île in Paris, where he plays on the new instrument by Aubertin.



Source: Bureau Export Website
Contributed by
Aryeh Oron (October 2007)

Benjamin Alard: Short Biography | Recordings of Instrumental Works

Recordings of Bach Cantatas & Other Vocal Works

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Sigiswald Kuijken

Organ

Member of La Petite Bande
[V-9] (2011): BWV 245 [3rd recording]

Reinoud Van Mechelen

Organ

Member of A Nocte Temporis:
BWV 96, BWV 601, BWV 78, BWV 1039, BWV 107, BWV 130, BWV 680, BWV 107, BWV 1013, BWV 114, BWV 1034, BWV 99, BWV 55

Links to other Sites

Benjamin Alard - Classical (MySpace)
BUREAU EXPORT: Benjamin Alard


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