Göteborgs Konserthus Organ music through thick and thin

Hear masterpieces by Liszt and Duruflé in a programme containing both love and sorrow. American star Nathan Laube returns to the large concert hall organ. In collaboration with the Gothenburg International Organ Festival.

Pianist and composer Franz Liszt was a bit of a rock star in his time, delighting audiences with spectacular pieces. His symphonic piece Les Préludes is based on a poem, in which broken hearts and crushed dreams lead to seeking out peace in the countryside. This version for the large concert hall organ has space for every register and all kinds of emotions.

American organist Nathan Laube is a prominent soloist and mentor in the organ world. He participated in the inauguration festivities for the new concert hall organ in Gothenburg in 2021. At this evening’s performance, he also takes a deep dive into the music of French organ masters such as Maurice Duruflé and Marcel Dupré, and his student Jeanne Demessieux.

“Love is the enchanted dawn of all existence; but what fate is there whose first delights of happiness are not interrupted by some storm?” de Lamartine: Les Préludes

The Gothenburg International Organ Festival runs 8–19 October and welcomes guests of all ages to a world of passion and sound. Numerous major musicians will be holding workshops and concerts at the Gothenburg Concert Hall and in Gothenburg’s biggest churches.