The Merseburg Organ Festival is taking place for the 54th time, with the magnificent Ladegast organ in Merseburg Cathedral taking centre stage. Under the motto "Musikland Österreich", the organ festival from 7 to 15 September 2024 is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of Anton Bruckner's birth, the 150th anniversary of Franz Schmidt's birth and the 150th anniversary of Arnold Schönberg's birth the composers and works of the Danube Monarchy.
The big evening concert
FOCUS Anton Bruckner II
"Bruckner on the organ"
Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 5
On the Ladegast organ: Markus Kauffmann, Pascal Kauffmann
FOCUS Franz Schmidt I
Franz Schmidt: Symphony No. 1 in E major
in the composer's version for piano four hands
Michael Schöch, Paul Almeida - piano
Tickets are available in advance via Reservix, ADticket and in the Tourist Information Merseburg.