Organ Concert in Ottobeuren: Organo à 4 mani Brings Mozart to Light
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Four Hands, One Organ Sound: Baroque Sound Splendor in Ottobeuren
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, the Evangelical Erlöserkirche in Ottobeuren will transform into a space for fascinating organ music. In the concert Organo à 4 mani, Olimpio Medori and Mara Fanelli from Prato and Valencia will perform together on the organ. Admission is free, donations are encouraged.
When Four Hands Open a Whole Sound Universe
Playing with four hands creates a unique musical tension at the organ: Two performers share the keyboard and pedals, synchronizing articulation, dynamics, and musical lines. From this close collaboration emerges a multifaceted sound between clear baroque architecture, dance-like movement, and orchestral richness.
Scarlatti, Mozart, and Musical Discoveries
The program features works by Alessandro Scarlatti, including the Toccata del Primo tono and the Partite sull'aria della Follia. Domenico Scarlatti's Sonata in D minor K 1 provides a pointed contrast. With Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Sonata da Chiesa in C KV 328, the Fantasie in f KV 594, and the Fuga in g KV 401, the intricate connection of melodic elegance, counterpoint, and tonal depth comes to the forefront.
Historical Models in a New Organ Form
Particularly appealing is the arrangement of N. Moretti's Sonata del Signor Mozart ridotta per l’organo. It shows how orchestral and chamber music ideas develop their own coloration on the organ. G. Morandi's Sinfonia marziale ultimately sets a striking, festive concluding note.
Live Atmosphere in the Erlöserkirche
The acoustics of the church space provide resonance and depth to each register. Bright upper voices, supporting bass lines, and precise rhythmic synchronization make the organ sound like a whole ensemble. The concert experience caters to lovers of early music as well as anyone wishing to experience classical music in an immediate live atmosphere.
Look forward to a focused organ concert with an international artist duo, great stylistic diversity, and a program that ranges from the Baroque period to the reception of Mozart. Experience Organo à 4 mani live in Ottobeuren on October 17, 2026, and support concert music with a donation.
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