Ligeti and Nancarrow on the Fokker organ
For this concert, Ere Lievonen, the resident player of the Fokker organ, has specially arranged piano and harpsichord works by György Ligeti for the unique 31-tone organ. In addition, the programme pays attention to the composer Conlon Nancarrow, whom Ligeti admired, who composed a piece for player piano, Study No. 21, that is impossible to perform by human hands. Using the latest electronic techniques, it is possible to perform this work directly on the Fokker organ via a laptop. Furthermore, four movements from the organ work Rrrrrrr… by the renowned composer Mauricio Kagel, a close acquaintance of György Ligeti, will be played. Kevin Volans, like Ligeti, was inspired by ethnomusicologist Imha Arom, which alone establishes a connection between the two composers. Hans Otte once organised a festival in which, at his request, a work by György Ligeti received its premiere. Thus, they knew each other as well. In short, there are plenty of cross-connections that have resulted in a wonderful programme, which will be heard only this morning. And let us not forget: it is particularly special that all the works will be performed in meantone tuning!