Eryk Brikner

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Eryk Brikner (1705 - 1760) organist and composer, was a member of the Jasna Góra Monastery in the 18th century. Born in 1705 in Drzymałowice, near Wrocław, Jerzy Brikner initially studied philosophy in Krumlov in Moravia, possibly also learning the basics of music. After graduating, he entered the Pauline Order, taking the name of Eryk, and from 1724 he stayed at Jasna Góra, where he had the opportunity to continue his musical education. He spent most of his life here, although archival sources mention his visits to Leśna (1730-37), Warsaw (1745), Brzozów near Opatów (1753-55) and Głogówek (1759-1760). He died in the Jasna Góra monastery in 1760. As a monk he enjoyed great esteem, and as a musician he was described as a great organist and composer. Brikner was one of the few organists in Kapela Jasna Góra, as the large number of duties entrusted to them forced the involvement of at least two musicians of this specialty at the same time. The organ was the most important instrument accompanying the liturgy, playing both solo and accompanying the singing or performances of the band. The organists were among the best educated musicians in the group and often - as in the case of Brikner - were also composing. The beginning of the artist's activity in the Jasna Góra ensemble coincided with significant changes in the field of instruments: in 1721 a new positive was purchased, and in 1722 Adam Casparini, an outstanding Silesian organ builder, completed the construction of the org

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