Bach goes symphonic

Immerse yourself in the majestic sounds of the organ at Storkyrkan, a historic building that has captivated visitors for over 700 years. 🌟

Join us for an uplifting evening featuring the timeless works of Johann Sebastian Bach, performed alongside masterpieces from other illustrious composers.

💼 Featuring:
Sarah Kim (Paris)

Program Highlights:

• Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
  • Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D minor BWV 1004 (organ transcription by Messerer)
• Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
  • Herzlich tut mich erfreuen & Herzlich tut mich verlangen
• Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
  • 6 Studies in Canonical Form Op. 56
  • No. 1 Nicht zu schnell
  • No. 3 Andantino
  • No. 4 Innig
  • No. 5 Nicht zu schnell
• Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933)
  • Valse Mignonne from Three Pieces Op. 142
• Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847)
  • Sonata No. 3 in A Major Op. 65
• Franz Liszt (1811–1886)
  • Légende No. 2: St. François de Paule marching on the waves (organ transcription by Rogg/Robillard)

This captivating program reveals how Bach's spirit resonates well beyond the Baroque period, inspiring a symphonic richness and expressiveness. At its core, the monumental Chaconne is reworked into an orchestral masterpiece, unfolding the echoes of Bach's influence through the Romantic poetry of Brahms and Schumann.

Experience elegance through Karg-Elert's graceful pieces and witness Mendelssohn's clarity shaped by Bachian ideals, culminating in the grand spectacle of Liszt’s transformative transcription.

Join us for a journey where Bach's legacy is not just preserved but expanded and reborn in vibrant, resonant colors!

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