17. AUGUST‒ 07. SEPTEMBER 2024

Arp-Schnitger-Festival

The most important European organ builder of his time

It is not just dedicated organ fans who look forward to the Arp Schnitger Festival, with which the Musikfest Bremen has highlighted the legacy of the legendary organ builder Arp Schnitger (1648 - 1719) since 2010. Unique concerts in the organ paradise around Bremen, magnificent organs with their beautiful sound and the special atmosphere of North German churches inspire visitors year on year. At the 35th Musikfest Bremen, Bach may be heard in Arp Schnitger's baptismal church in Golzwarden, Edoardo Bellotti will combine works written for joyous occasions and for funerals in Bockhorn, Bart Jacobs will embark on a journey through the North German organ school in Wiefelstede and Krzysztof Urbaniak will conjure up elegant sounds from Arp Schnitger's original pipes in Dedesdorf. "Pure Bach!" is the title of the programme in Grasberg, performed by the Hathor Consort with a Schnitger organ on which the composer himself may have played. Last but not least, great North German church music may be heard in Ganderkesee with the musicians of Musica Fiata and La Capella Ducale, experts in 16th and 17th century music.

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