During the Sibelius Academy’s examination day, the audience gets to listen to the organ playing and improvisation examinations. The event provides a chance to see how the up-and-coming talents master grand organ compositions. The art of organ improvisation is the oldest organ playing genre and it is still a compulsory subject for all organ playing students. The examination tests classical improvisation skills and new ways of expression on the organ.
Program:
klo 12 Joonas Minkkinen B-examination
Marcel Dupré (1886–1971): Prelude and fuga H Major, Op. 7 nro 1
Andreas Kneller (1649–1724): Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750): Prelude and fuga G Major, BWV 541
Franz Liszt (1811–1886): Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen
klo 13.30 Anni Nousiainen A2-examination
Jean Langlais (1907–1991): Suite Française
II. Nazard
VI. Arabesque sur les flûtes
VII. Méditation sur les jeux de fonds
Charles-Marie Widor (1844–1937): Symphonie pour Orgue No. 3, Op. 13
I. Prélude. Moderato.
II. Minuetto
III. Marcia
IV. Adagio
V. Final. Allegro molto
klo 15 Leevi Lipponen A2-examination
Franz Liszt (1811–1886): Funérailles (sov. Jeanne Demessieux)
J. S. Bach (1685–1750): Prelude and fuga E minor BWV 548
Maurice Duruflé (1902–1986): Suite op. 5
1. Prélude
2. Sicilienne
3. Toccata
klo 16.30 Toni Heino A2-examination
Max Reger (1873–1916): Symphonische Phantasie ‘Inferno’ op. 57/1
György Ligeti (1923–2006): Zwei Etüden für Orgel: I. Harmonies (1967)
Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877–1933): Sinfonie für Orgel solo fis-moll op. 143
I. Lento misterioso
II. Allegro con brio ed energico
III. Presto demoniaco
IV. Largo e quieto
V. Vivace e brioso
klo 18 Aleksanteri Wallius A2-examination
Gunnar Idenstam (1961*): Katedralmusik
Toccata IV
Scherzo (Polska)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Fantasie et Fuga in g BWV 542
Sonata in e BWV 528
I. Adagio – Vivace
II. Andante
III. Un poco allegro
Franz Liszt (1811–1886): Klaviersonate h-moll s. 178 (arr. Wallius)
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Latecomers
Latecomers will be asked to wait until a suitable break in the performance or admitted after the interval.
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Dress code
We’re happy to say we have no dress code at Helsinki Music Centre, and we positively encourage you to come as you are. However, we would be grateful if you could avoid wearing strong perfume during your visit so that people with asthma and fragrance sensitivity can enjoy our concerts symptom free.
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Concert Hall
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Black Box, Camerata and Sonore
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