We have just been informed of the sudden death of Philippe Jacquard on 16 November at the age of 76.
Trained as an engineer with expertise in patent registration, he soon became interested in Furtwängler and joined the SWF. For a long time he acted as General Secretary, bringing his rigour to the management of a growing community of members.
He wrote numerous articles for the association — Furtwängler à Francfort, Les Sortilèges de Brangaene, Les Acoustiques du Titania-Palast, Furtwängler et l’enregistrement, and was involved in drafting and writing circulars, as well as sending them out. It's fair to say that for several years, the SWF relied heavily on his efforts as General Secretary.
From June 1991, he succeeded Serge Dubois as President of the SWF, a position he held for two years.
With his in-depth knowledge of recording techniques, he has long enlightened SWF members with his expertise in sound quality.
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
His funeral will be held on 28 November at 10.30am in the Notre-Dame church in Vincennes.
