Ode to authenticity                                                                                               

Bart Rodyns brings early classical sheet music back to life – with the deepest respect for the craftsmanship of its composer. Whenever possible he plays on historical instruments because he believes that each piece deserves to be executed on the instrument for which it was originally written. Bart has his own collection to choose from: he owns replicas of Ruckers and Delin harpsichords, an Erard table piano from 1803, a Mustel harmonium from 1928 and nineteenth-century harmoniums from Debain, Alexandre and Schyven.

Old music, new zeal
When most people think of organs or harpsichords, they think of resounding churches and pretentious executions. Bart Rodyns wants to cut through this myth with his renderings that do justice to the inner richness of keyboard music; renderings that bring back the enthusiasm that was shown for it three hundred years ago. With his passion for the organ, the harpsichord and the harmonium, he creates musical wonders that strike a chord with the audience.

A surprisingly rich repertory
Bart is a keyboard player in the broadest sense of the word. He covers the complete history of music in his repertoire: from Renaissance up to contemporary music. For example, he can perform the complete organ works of Couperin, Pachelbel, Brahms and Liszt. Händel and Bach flow out of his fingertips effortlessly, and as a soloist, he has rendered Haydn, Salieri, Mozart, Händel, Bach, Corrette and Poulenc. Bart also works together with actors and directors from the music theatre scene. He was in charge of the music for, among others, productions such as Il combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda (Walpurgis) and Nina Nina (Het Paleis).

From an early passion to all-round perfection
At a tender age, Bart Rodyns found his passion in music. His aunt’s old harmonium ignited a spark in him and soon he was longing for more. As a young musician, he played jazz and pop music and learned how to improvise. He developed a love for the trade that would never fade. These initial steps provided him with the perfect foundation on which he would later build his expertise in other genres, and his ability to feel and perfectly interpret the chords and melodies of early and baroque music. 
Bart started out as a student of Dries Van Handenhoven at the Antwerp high school of Art, where he graduated with a degree in Classical Music for organ and harpsichord. He then continued his education at the conservatoires of Antwerp and Maastricht. Among his teachers were Dorthy de Rooij, Hans Leenders, Joris Verdin and Marcel Verheggen. He obtained his Master of Music degree (previously called “Teaching and Performing Musician” degree) with highest honour. With the support of Naji Hakim and Andrea Marcon he applies himself to different styles of music.

A life dedicated to music

Achievements
Since he took his first steps in music, Bart Rodyns has received variousawards.