abgeFRACKt: Tosende Pfeifen | Kurzkonzert

In the organizer's words:

For many, the organ is an instrument that produces reverent silence in churches rather than music that is fun to play. But in this concert, it shows how versatile and modern the organ can be! Poulenc was a French composer who liked to play with musical contrasts: sacred meets secular, serious meets playful. His concerto begins almost like a meditation - sombre and mysterious - and suddenly the music bursts into lively, almost dance-like rhythms. The other piece, recently composed for the organ in the famous Royal Albert Hall in London, also captivates the listener. It is a journey through moods and sounds that shows the organ at its most exciting. Sit back and let yourself be surprised - maybe you'll discover your new favorite instrument today!

Program

Kristina Arakelyan
Toccata for organ and orchestra

Francis Poulenc
Concerto for organ, strings and timpani

Performers

Nicholas Collon | Conductor

Anna Lapwood | Organ (Palace Organist)

Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra