In the silence of Lent, the Kodály Choir Debrecen’s concert entitled “Light and Shadow” offers masterpieces to be discovered, taking us to incredible depths and heights. 

Louis Vierne, who lived his life almost completely blind, promises a richness of colour in his celebratory Mass of late French Romanticism. Originally a work for two organs, Zsigmond Szathmáry has created a single-organ version of the work, presenting the performer with a serious challenge. The work by one of the world’s most popular living composers, Estonian Arvo Pärt, is a poignant treatment of the lamentations of the penitent Adam, which speaks in the pure language of spiritual minimalism. The choir, led by Zoltán Kocsis-Holper, with organist Dániel Sárosi and members of the Kodály Philharmonic, evokes the depth of the Lenten sacrifice and the coming Easter light.

The choir, led by Zoltán Kocsis-Holper, with organist Dániel Sárosi and members of the Kodály Philharmonic, evokes the depth of the Lenten sacrifice and the coming Easter light.

Programme:

Louis Vierne: Messe solennelle / Arvo Pärt: Adam’s Lament

With the participation of Dániel Sárosi (organ) / Kodály Choir / Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor: Zoltán Kocsis-Holper

Ticket price: HUF 2500

Tickets can be purchased at this site: kodalyfilharmonia.jegy.hu/

Date: 11 April, 7.00 p.m.

Location: Great Church

Source:kodalyfilharmonia.hu

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