Kay Johannsen, Orgel - Internationaler Orgelsommer

In the organizer's words:

Closing concert of the International Organ Summer 2025

Johann Sebastian Bach Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor BWV 582
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Adagio and Fugue in C minor K. 546 (arranged for organ)
Marco Enrico Bossi Thème et Variations
Louis Vierne Prélude de Sergei Rachmaninoff
Kay Johannsen Blue, White, Black, Red (UA) - Free Improvisation

The spectrum of emotions assigned to the key of C minor by music theorists from the 17th to the 19th century is vast. It ranges from the "sad" (Rousseau, 1691) to the "furious, raging" (Quantz, 1752). Is it a coincidence that both Bach and Mozart chose this key for their highly complex fugues in BWV 582 and KV 546? In terms of expression, Rachmaninoff's famous Prélude in C sharp minor, perfectly adapted for the organ by Vierne, is a perfect match. Bossi's Variations are more cheerful and virtuosic. At the end of the organ summer, Kay Johannsen launches a new composition inspired by colors - and of course he also improvises.

Price information:

Prices 10 euros (pupils, students, severely disabled persons 5 euros) 10-person ticket 80 euros (pupils, students, severely disabled persons 40 euros) 10-person ticket for "Freunde der Stiftsmusik e.V." 70 euros (Box Office & information stand) Box Office from 6.15 p.m. Bonuscard+Culture holders receive a free ticket at the Box Office. Advance ticket sales at the information stand in the Stiftskirche, Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (only cash payment possible). Box Office (from 6.15 pm) Sufficient tickets available at the Box Office, free choice of seats New from 2025: You can buy selected, numbered seats in the immediate vicinity of the stage from our partner Reservix. This guarantees you good seats, even if you are running late for the concert. Numbered seats: 15 euros (pupils, students, severely disabled 10 euros)