Die Kunst der Fuge - Laurens de Man

New ending

A first for the Fokker organ. The young Dutch organist Laurens de Man performs Bach's Die Kunst der Fuge for the first time on this instrument and, therefore, for the first time in pure meantone tuning. Moreover, the work Bach never finished is given a new ending, in which the composer and the 31-tone organ are given full credit. A unique concert with Bach's Die Kunst der Fuge, as pure as it has ever sounded before.

Varied sound

In Bach's time, meantone tuning was the standard. The tuning ensures that tonal series become more colourful because the distance between the tones varies everywhere. Therefore, the properties of the 31-tone organ make it possible to provide Die Kunst der Fuge with a more varied sound with pure thirds. Harmonies take on an archaic purity, while dissonances sound sharper and more compelling than ever.

Concert and tour

After this concert, take the tour of the Music Building at 1 p.m. A ticket for the tour costs €10.00.