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Bellelay Abbey's Walls Come Alive with Sound Series
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Bellelay Abbey's Walls Come Alive with Sound Series

From Le Temps · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An architectural church in the Bernese Jura will host a concert series from August 21 to 30.
  • The Bellelay Abbey, known for its unique acoustics and long resonance, will feature performances exploring sound and its power.
  • The program includes diverse musical acts, from Corsican polyphonies to Sufi melodies, with pianist Malcolm Braff opening the series.

The walls of Bellelay Abbey speak, responding with a twenty-second resonance that challenges performers. This unique acoustic phenomenon is at the heart of "Les battements de l’abbatiale," a concert series running from August 21 to 30 in the Bernese Jura.

The baroque church, built in the early 18th century, has a rich history of diverse uses, from prayer and watchmaking to glassblowing and mental health care. Now, it hosts artists exploring the depth and power of sound within its distinctive architectural space.

Curated by Julien Annoni and Carine Zuber, the series features seven recitals. Pianist Malcolm Braff will open the festival on August 21, exploring the revived organ. The program promises a journey through various musical traditions, including Corsican polyphonies and Sufi melodies, all amplified by the abbey's exceptional acoustics.

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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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