International Organ Days Zurich 2024
The Kuhn organ at the Tonhalle Zurich will present itself in many facets at Whitsun 2024.
At Whitsun this year, everything will once again revolve around the organ. In addition to numerous organ concerts, we will be presenting various events centred around our instrument during the day.
Our focus artist Iveta Apkalna will be performing in dialogue with the orchestra. Parisian improvisation star Thierry Escaich will provide dazzling cinema organ sounds. In addition, national and international organists will present further solo highlights and chamber music with organ. Just how many colours and facets the magnificent Kuhn organ at the Tonhalle Zurich has to offer: This can be experienced at the International Organ Days 2024.
Saturday 18 May
At the opening concert with Dima Slobodeniouk, you will hear works by Jongen and Berlioz. Our focus artist Iveta Apkalna will be at the organ console that evening.
This concert is not included in the organ pass. Holders of the organ pass receive a 20% discount.
Whit Sunday 19 May
On Whitsunday there will be concerts on the theme of "Organ and Literature" and "Phantom of the Opera". There will also be two organ concerts for children and an organ course as part of the "Organ Day for Children".
Both concerts are included in the organ pass.
Please purchase a separate ticket for the organ concerts for children. The organ course can be visited free of charge.
Whit Monday 20 May
On Whit Monday you will hear the organ as a subtle accompanying instrument in a Czech chamber music programme and in the final concert one of the world's best choirs will meet our focus artist Iveta Apkalna on the organ.
Both concerts are included in the organ pass.
Organ Pass
If you would like to really immerse yourself in the world of the organ at Whitsun, we recommend the organ pass. Order the organ pass for four concerts or buy your single ticket directly at the respective concert.
Support
The International Organ Festival Zurich 2024 is curated by the organist and focus artist Iveta Apkalna and Prof. Tobias Willi, in consultation with Dr Hans-Peter Fricker, President of the Friends of the New Zurich Tonhalle Organ Association.
Supported by the Verein Freundeskreis der neuen Zürcher Tonhalle Orgel, the Accordeos Foundation and the SYMPHASIS Foundation, Zurich
Translated with DeepL.com
News
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