Komorné koncerty a dialógy - Martin Bako, organ

The dramaturgical concept of the event, which will take place on November 18, 2025 in the Great Evangelical Church as part of the Chamber Concerts and Dialogues project, is based on the ambition to create a space for composers/musicians whose work appears sporadically or is completely absent from the programs of public music productions.

In terms of forms and types, various organ compositions by J.N. Batku senior, E. von Dohnányi, F. Schmidt, Ľ. Rajter and Š. Németh-Šamorínský, artists who wrote the musical history of the city at different times and with different intensity.

In the dialogue with Martin Bak, interesting historical contexts decisive for the creation of the presented compositions will be pointed out, the specific ties of some authors to the Great Church and its organ, the personal connections of the individual protagonists and, last but not least, the particularity of the current interpretation of selected works.

Program:
- Ján Nepomuk Batka, st.: Larghetto, op. 25 (1838). per organo (in memoriam Franz Schmidt, 1965). organ
The dialogue is led by Ľudmila Michalková

The entrance fee is €13 and the number of places is limited. Places will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no barrier-free access to the premises.
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About the project:
An event full of art that combines the beauty of music with stimulating conversations. Concerts performed by leading chamber ensembles, accompanied by discussions with performers and experts, await you in the historic premises of the Old Lyceum and the Great Evangelical Church. Discover music not only as an artistic experience, but also as a story.

Chamber concerts and dialogues are a unique project that offers classical music lovers the opportunity not only to listen to exceptional works, but also to gain a deeper understanding of their context and creation.
Each concert will be introduced by an introductory discussion that will provide an insight into:
- The musical, historical and cultural context of the works
- The creative activity of the performers
- The inner structure of the compositions and the process of interpretation, which will reveal the deeper messages of the songs.

Come and experience an evening full of music, dialogue and inspiration!