Pieter Hemony (born Pierre Hemony; 1619 – 20 February 1680) and his brother François Hemony (c. 1609 – 24 May 1667) were the greatest bellfounders in... 17 KB (2,236 words) - 16:35, 20 December 2023 |
Jacob van Eyck (section Later life and death) technician, a recorder virtuoso, and a composer. He was an expert in bell casting and tuning, and taught Pieter and François Hemony how to tune a carillon. Van Eyck... 16 KB (1,706 words) - 14:32, 26 April 2024 |
Bell (category Percussion instruments used as both pitched and unpitched) bell, it is harmonically tuned, but was not typical of its time. Pieter and François Hemony in the 17th century reliably cast many bells for carillons of... 48 KB (5,908 words) - 14:48, 18 March 2024 |
also present it would be called a bourdon. Campanology Carillon Pieter and François Hemony "Great Paul Leads Bell Ringing Tribute at Platinum Jubilee". Bells... 3 KB (335 words) - 16:52, 7 July 2023 |
Zutphen (section Interesting buildings and squares) German Dominican theologian and controversialist, an opponent of Martin Luther Pieter and François Hemony (c. 1609–1667 and 1619–1680), bell founders,... 25 KB (2,700 words) - 17:34, 14 February 2024 |
Belfry of Ghent (category Buildings and structures completed in 1380) The carillon was built by the famous bellfounders Pieter and François Hemony in the 17th century and has a total weight of 30 tons. The carillon gradually... 9 KB (870 words) - 12:06, 10 October 2023 |
Dom Tower of Utrecht (section Design and construction) consisting of 35 chimes, made by the brothers Pieter and François Hemony. In 1972 the carillon was restored and extended to 50 bells. The current player is... 14 KB (1,258 words) - 07:51, 11 April 2024 |
1682, officiated by archbishop François de Harlay de Champvallon. The chapter invited the king and queen, Louis XIV and Maria Theresa, to serve as the... 66 KB (6,930 words) - 01:23, 25 December 2023 |
Ringers Plain hunt Peal Peal board Petersglocke Petit & Fritsen Pieter and François Hemony Pontificia Fonderia Marinelli Quarter bells Queen Fabiola Competition... 5 KB (484 words) - 14:53, 3 August 2023 |
Standing bell (section Origins and history) accompany periods of meditation and chanting. Struck and singing bowls are widely used for music making, meditation and relaxation, as well for personal... 26 KB (2,892 words) - 11:36, 12 April 2024 |
including 13 from 1659 by Francois Hemony, 3 from 1678 by Pieter Hemony, 3 from 1750 from Joris de Mery, and 1 from Gillett and Johnston from 1929. The... 9 KB (910 words) - 16:26, 29 June 2023 |
in 1735. Jacob van Eyck collaborates with the bellfounding duo Pieter and François Hemony to create the first tuned carillon in Zutphen. Jan Baptist van... 2 KB (180 words) - 18:25, 27 July 2023 |
Keizersgracht (section Architecture and monuments) Van Loon family and Gerard Arnout Hasselaer At the Molenpad, Pieter and François Hemony established their bell foundry. The first Italian opera was performed... 14 KB (1,481 words) - 18:38, 1 May 2023 |
Grote Kerk, Haarlem (category Buildings and structures completed in 1479) later it was enlarged by his brother Pieter Hemony to 35 bells. In 1968 25 bells were recast by Eijsbouts in Asten, and it was expanded to a concert carillon... 27 KB (2,512 words) - 07:34, 24 October 2023 |
Carillon (section Etymology and terminology) century, which involved a partnership between Pieter and François Hemony and Jacob van Eyck. The Hemony brothers were prominent bellfounders known for... 86 KB (8,691 words) - 12:27, 15 April 2024 |
Striking clock (redirect from Rack and snail) widely used in the 14th and 15th centuries. As the modern 12-hour clock became more widespread, particularly in Great Britain and Northern Europe, 12-hour... 19 KB (2,707 words) - 01:12, 27 April 2024 |
Hacquart (ca 1640-ca 1730), composer Pieter and François Hemony (1619–1680; 1609–1667), bell founding brothers and carillon builders Olivier van Noort... 20 KB (2,593 words) - 17:44, 27 February 2024 |
the Zuiderkerk in 1653, and is connected to the carillon. The smaller bell, the A, was made by Pieter and François Hemony, and is inscribed BENEDICAT TERRA... 7 KB (779 words) - 15:43, 1 March 2024 |
Bonshō (section Function and significance) in Buddhist temples throughout Japan, used to summon the monks to prayer and to demarcate periods of time. Rather than containing a clapper, bonshō are... 29 KB (3,189 words) - 21:02, 19 October 2023 |
List of carillons (section Bosnia and Herzegovina) Enkhuizen: The Zuider- St Pancrastoren. 52 bells. François and Pierre Hemony The Drommedaris. 39 bells. Pieter Hemony Enschede: Carillon at the University of Twente... 127 KB (11,509 words) - 02:23, 23 April 2024 |
College, Oxford, where he is noted as a "musician and poet". date unknown – Pieter and François Hemony cast the world's first tuned carillon, which is installed... 3 KB (274 words) - 05:10, 7 August 2020 |
Westerkerk (category Religious buildings and structures completed in 1631) bells also made by François Hemony in 1658. The largest swinging bell was replaced after 27 years by Claude Fremy (his pupil, nephew and successor), because... 20 KB (2,334 words) - 18:16, 25 February 2024 |
The carillon was made in 1668 by Pieter Hemony, who added new bells to the instrument that he and his brother François had made earlier for the tower of... 6 KB (766 words) - 18:12, 30 November 2023 |
Japanese Peace Bell (category Buildings and structures completed in 1952) Buddhist temple bell) that is 60 centimeters in diameter, 1 meter in height, and 116 kg (256 lb) in weight. It was established by Chiyoji Nakagawa. Ceremonies... 22 KB (2,106 words) - 20:12, 1 January 2024 |
1629, allegedly 8 December, Moscow) was a highly prominent Russian cannon and bell caster. He worked in Moscow at the Cannon Yard for more than 40 years... 3 KB (391 words) - 18:26, 6 May 2023 |
which attempts to raise awareness of the World peace movement by casting and installing Japanese temple bells in locations around the world. The association... 3 KB (258 words) - 21:41, 24 May 2022 |
Liberty Bell Memorial Museum (category Buildings and structures in Melbourne, Florida) Memorial Park. The museum is free to enter, and is divided into two main components: The Rotunda of American History and Freedom Hall. Honor America Inc., a non-profit... 4 KB (362 words) - 19:49, 15 January 2024 |