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Abraham van den Kerckhoven
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Abraham van den Kerckhoven (ca. 1618 – ca. 1701) was a Flemish organist and composer. He was active in Brussels, working as organist of Church of Saint Catherine and as court organist, and was held in high regard by his contemporaries. A single collection of his works survives to this day, containing numerous short versets and several lengthy works for organ, showcasing Kerckhoven's high contrapuntal skill, and the influence of several important composers, particularly Peeter Cornet. The exact date and place of Kerckhoven's birth is unknown. It is likely that he was born around 1618. The Kerckhoven family, which was active in Brussels as early as the late 16th century, included many distinguished artists, singers, and organists; several Kerckhovens served at the royal chapel, and many were organists at local churches. From about 1632 Abraham was working in Brussels as second organist at the Church of Saint Catherine (Sint-Katharinakerk or Sint-Katerijnekerk), and in 1634 he became first organist of the same church, succeeding one François Cornet. Kerckhoven held the position for almost 70 years, until his death in late 1701. He was apparently able to combine it with working as chamber organist for Archduke Leopold Wilhelm of Austria from 1648 to 1656, and as court organist from 1656 to 1684 (and possibly for some time after 1684). When he worked as chamber organist, his salary was small compared to other chamber musicians, and his services were probably not called upon too
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Organ Recital: Tamminga, Liuwe - Scronx, G. / Cornet, P. / Noordt, A. Van / Merula, T. / Babou, T. / Kerckhoven, A. Van Den / Sweelinck, J.P.
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Au Temps Des Archiducs Albert Et Isabelle
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Orgelmusik Fra Dronning Dorotheas Kapel
Van den Kerckhoven: Organ Works
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L'Orgue des Flandres, Vol. 1 - Orgue de Millam
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L'orgue Dom Bedos de Sainte-Croix de Bordeaux
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A Tribute to Gustav Leonhardt, The Last Recordings
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Het Historische Orgel in Nederland - CD 5
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Het Historische Orgel in Nederland - CD 2
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Fabio Ciofini Plays van den Kerckhoven, Van Noordt, Cornet, Sweelinck on John Brombaugh and Associates 1979 Pipe Organ, Op. 22, Christ Church, Tacoma WA, USA
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Organ Works
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A Tribute to Gustav Leonhardt