In memoriam Gustav Leonhardt (1928-2012)
Gustav Leonhardt plays our ‘Neuchâtel Ruckers’ during a lecture/concert held in the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, summer of 2009. He kindly gave us permission to publish this photo.
On the 24th of january 2012 we attended the service held in the Westerkerk, Amsterdam, to commemorate the death of Gustav Leonhardt. He does not need an introduction here; anybody interested in the harpsichord whether a professional or an amateur has come across the legacy of this unequalled musician and scholar. A pioneer in the historically inspired performance on the harpsichord, he remained the Great Master on this instrument until the very end. It has been a great honour for us to provide the instruments for many of his concerts, including his last recital in Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, on the 28th of November 2011.
He will live forth in the memory of the very many people who were deeply influenced by his work and personality. Our company would not have existed had it not been for the interest in the harpsichord he aroused in our minds and hearts. We are forever in his debt.
Anton Amir
Events and concerts with our instruments
22-23 december 2010:
The Amsterdam Chamber Orchestra
Concertgebouw Amsterdam, kleine zaal
15-16 january 2011:
Gustav Leonhardt
Muziekgebouw aan ‘t Y, Amsterdam (15 january)
Lutherse Kerk, Utrecht (16 january)
Instrument after Michael Mietke, courtesy Maria Bayley
Gustav Leonhardt plays the series ‘Au choix du maître’ on the instrument after Michael Mietke, courtesy Maria Bayley
April: 3 Antwerp, AMUZ
6 Delft, Waalse Kerk
15 Deventer, Oude Synagoge
16 Haarlem, Waalse Kerk
17 Limbricht, St. Salviuskerkje
May: 6 Zeist, Broederkerk
7 Leeuwarden, Waalse Kerk
8 Veere, Grote Kerk
For more information: www.oudemuziek.nl – Agenda
Gustav Leonhardt
Concertgebouw Amsterdam, kleine zaal, 20.00
28 September 2011
Instrument after Donzelague, courtesy Mr. and Mrs. Deurloo
Service tours 2010-2011
Contact through +31 613131001 or e-mail. Tours also on request.
8-16th of March 2010
Spain: Zaragoza – Murcia
6-14th of October 2010
Spain: Sevilla – Garrucha
6-7th of November 2010
France: Nice-Cannes
12-17th of November 2010
Portugal: Lisbon-Oporto
4th-7th of January 2011
Sweden: Gothenburg
8th-17th of April
USA: Minneapolis-St. Paul
5-21 of August 2011
Canada: Vancouver
15-20 of November 2011
Germany: Berlin
10-18 of December 2011
Spain: Madrid, Segovia, El Escorial
May 2012
USA: Philadelphia, Washington
4th-19th of August 2012
Canada: Vancouver