Jubiläumskonzert 20 Jahre Kuhn-Orgel by Bach, J. S., Rheinberger, Josef Gabriel, Bizet, Guilmant, A., Pelzel, Alkaen (2024/2024), Musiikinjohto Lorenzo Passerini, Philharmonie, Essen, Germany

"The fact that we uphold our tradition has nothing to do with nostalgia," says organ builder Kuhn, because "the present is far too exciting and lively for that." Tradition and innovation thus go hand in hand. 20 years ago, not only was the Essen Philharmonic Hall opened, but with it the large Kuhn organ was inaugurated. A special anniversary that is being celebrated together with the Essen Philharmonic Orchestra - which has existed for 125 years. In addition to great symphonic organ works by the Liechtenstein composer Josef Rheinberger and the Frenchman Félix Alexandre Guilmant, exceptional organists Angela Metzger and Benjamin Righetti will be heard for the first time at both consoles at the same time with a new work by the Swiss composer Michael Pelzel for organ on two consoles. His music, as the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation announced a few years ago when the composer was awarded a composition prize - "exerts a strong pull on its listeners." Events of our cooperation partner Orgelfestival.Ruhr2024: We would like to point out that the final concert of the Orgelfestival.Ruhr2024 will take place on Sunday, September 22nd at 6:00 p.m. in the Kreuzeskirche Essen. In this "Last Night", six Ruhr organists will be lighting a great organ music fireworks display on the large Schuke organ. More at http://www.orgelfestival.ruhr/essen organ Angela Metzger , Benjamin Righetti Essen Philharmonic Orchestra conductor Lorenzo Passerini Johann Sebastian Bach Toccata and Fugue in D minor for organ, BWV 565 Michael Pelzel New work for organ on two consoles (world premiere, commissioned by the Philharmonie Essen) Josef Rheinberger Concerto No. 2 in G minor for organ and orchestra, op. 177 Georges Bizet "Carmen Suite" (selection and arrangement by Benjamin Righetti for organ) Felix Alexandre Guilmant Symphony No. 1 in D minor for organ and orchestra, op. 42