Orgel Battle OrgelSOunds Festival Solothurn

Description

The event opens with an organ battle at the historic Kuhn organ in Solothurn, where two distinguished organists, Vincent Thévenaz and Guy-Baptiste Jaccottet, compete through improvisation without scores or safety nets. The evening emphasizes interaction, creativity, and the unique sounds of the instrument, with audience participation in suggesting themes and moods. The performance is complemented by additional instruments, creating diverse soundscapes from intimate to orchestral. Hosted by Nadia Bacchetta and Sally Jo Rüedi, the event promises an engaging and dynamic experience that highlights the organ's contemporary relevance.

Highlights

Organ improvisation duel; performances by Vincent Thévenaz and Guy-Baptiste Jaccottet; audience participation; historic Kuhn organ; lively and accessible atmosphere.

General Information

Held at Reformierte Stadtkirche, Solothurn, Switzerland. No tickets sold on Eventfrog; entry via agenda. Doors open at 7:30 PM, event starts at 8:00 PM. The event showcases the organ's expressive potential and features additional instruments for varied sound perspectives.

Location

Reformierte Stadtkirche, Nordringstrasse 14, 4500 Solothurn, Switzerland

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