Bergen orgelsommer - Bergen International Organ Festival - James D. Hicks in the Cathedral
In July and August, Bergen comes alive as a beacon of international organ music. The Bergen International Organ Festival welcomes audiences to an exceptional celebration of sound, featuring 30 magnificent organ concerts.
Im Juli und August verwandelt sich Bergen in ein Zentrum der internationalen Orgelkunst. Der Bergener Orgelsommer lädt zu einer außergewöhnlichen Konzertreihe mit 30 Orgelkonzerten ein.
The American organist James D. Hicks has made an exceptional contribution to promoting Nordic organ music internationally. This evening, he performs on the large Rieger organ in Bergen Cathedral.
Der amerikanische Organist James D. Hicks hat sich in außergewöhnlicher Weise dafür eingesetzt, nordische Orgelmusik international bekannt zu machen. An diesem Abend spielt han auf der großen Rieger-Orgel in der Domkirche Bergen.
Program:
NORDIC JOURNEY/ORGAN MUSIC FROM THE NORDIC LANDS
Frithjof Spalder (1896-1985):
Toccata for Organ
Gunnar Idenstam (b.1961):
Eight Seasons
Suite in eight movements describing the seasons in the Saami culture
- Giddageassi - Spring Summer
- Geassi – Summer
- Čakcageassi - Autumn Summer
- Čakča – Autumn
- Čakcadálvi - Autumn Winter
- Dálvi - Winter
- Giddadálvi - Spring Winter
- Gidda - Spring
(Commissioned by James D. Hicks 2026/World Premiere)
Kjell Mørk Karlsen (b. 1947):
Symphonia Fennica (Finnish Symphony)
Organ Symphony No. 8
- Phantasia Fennica
- Melodia
- Rondo Sacrum
- Stella Polaris
(Commissioned by James D. Hicks 2026/World Premiere)
Mons Leidvin Takle (b.1942):
Kven Kan Seia Ut Den Glede (Who Can Tell)
The Place of my Childhood
Oscar Peterson (1925-2007):
Hymn to Freedom
(Arranged for Organ by Mons Leidvin Takle)
Vyhlásenie
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