The third edition of the International Festival Organs of the Citadel opens with a solo organ recital by the Swiss organist Benjamin Righetti at the Millennium Church in Timișoara, on July 3, 2024, from 7:00 p.m.
Considered "one of the most brilliant organists of his generation" (Revue musicale de Suisse romande), Benjamin Righetti is a professor at the University of Music in Lausanne (HEMU) and titular organist of the Church of St. Francois.
In the opening concert of our Festival, he will bring to the Timișoara audience, in the imposing Millennium Church in Timișoara, an original and interesting program, which will conclude with his own transcription of the famous and beloved Carmen suite by Georges Bizet.
We are sure that this long-awaited reunion with our audience will bring us much joy and set the tone for a summer season full of vibrant colors!
Programme:
- Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827): Fantaisie-Pastorale for organ after the Piano Sonata Op. 28 (transcription: B. Righetti)
- César Franck (1822 - 1890): Prélude, fugue and variation Op. 18
- Alexandre Guilmant (1837 – 1911): First Organ Sonata, Op. 42, I. Introduction (Largo e maestoso) et Allegro
- Georges Bizet (1838 – 1875): Carmen Suite (transcription : B. Righetti), I. La Garde Montante; II. Habanera, III. Aragonaise, IV. Seguedille, V. Toccata du Destin, VI. Les Toréadors
Entry to all events within the Festival is free.
Unfortunately, the Millennium Roman Catholic Church is not wheelchair accessible.
An event also possible thanks to the partnership with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Timișoara, the Adventist Church, FITT, OSUT, the Student House of Timișoara, and the media partners WestCityRadio, Radio Timișoara, TVR Timișoara, Tion, QubTV.
We also thank our sponsors: Chantia and „Șansa” Foundation.