The queen of instruments, the organ will be in the focus on the first Saturday of August again on the Night of Organs held all over Hungary, including Debrecen. The Reformed Small Church awaits visitors with organ concerts and guided tours on August 5.
Night of Organs in the Reformed Small Church
DATE: August 5, 2023 – Saturday – from 5 pm until midnight
PROGRAM:
17:00 – The birth of the organ of the Reformed Small Church
Organ tour by dr. Dániel Sárosi organist
18:00 – The secrets of the Reformed Small Church
Guided church tour by dr. Dániel Veress art historian
19:00 – Flute dream – Night organ concert
Featuring: Hanna Jantyik flutist and dr. Dániel Sárosi organist
20:00 – The secrets of the Reformed Small Church
Guided church tour by dr. Dániel Veress art historian
21:00 – The birth of the organ of the Reformed Small Church
Organ tour by dr. Dániel Sárosi organist
17:00-24:00 – The church tower can be visitied only on guided tours.
The number of guests on a tour is limited, pre-registration is advised. Registration is open from August 1, 2023 in the opening hours of the Reformed Small Church, from 9 am to 6 pm.
ARTISTS:
Dr. Dániel Sárosi – organist
Hanna Jantyik – flutist
Dr. Dániel Veress – art historian
Night of Organs
The organ is the best-known yet the most invisible instrument in Christian culture. As the queen of instruments, everyone recognizes her unique sound, despite the fact that she is usually located well above the audience, in the church gallery. Her distinctive sound has inspired numerous classical and contemporary compositions, as the organ is uniquely able to replace an entire orchestra, but also offers an unrivaled experience in the company of other instruments.
The mission of Philharmonia Hungary is to make classical and contemporary music available to all ages and to bring it close to the general public. Since 2019, on the first Saturday of August every year, the lovers of the instrument, as well as those who hear its melodies by chance, can experience organ music in truly extraordinary ways. At this time of the year, organ music will provide unforgettable experiences in public squares, markets, public baths, playgrounds, nursery homes and even in musical fountains. There is also a great choice of traditional organ concerts on this day, with special performances held in several churches within and beyond the borders. With a growing interest over the years, local communities have also been invited to showcase their organs, as a result, in 2022 there were 43 registered organ music events in 25 different cities!
