Friday 06 February 2026 | 19:30 |
Arakelyan, Kristina (b. 1994) | Toccata for Organ and Orchestra | |
Poulenc, Francis (1899-1963) | Organ Concerto in G minor, FP 93 |
Nicholas Collon | Conductor |
Anna Lapwood | Organ |
Dresden Philharmonic |
The organ is an instrument that for many creates a sense of reverent silence in churches rather than enjoyable music. 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 concert begins almost like a meditation - dark and mysterious - and suddenly the music breaks into lively, almost dance-like rhythms. The other piece, just recently composed for the organ in the famous Royal Albert Hall in London, captivates the listeners. It is a journey through moods and sounds that showcases the organ at its most exciting. Lean back and let yourself be surprised - maybe today you will discover your new favorite instrument!
