MUSICAL EXPERIENCES IN THE CASTLE DISTRICT OF VESPRÉM
The concert organ isn't only heard at concerts.
The instrument can be played during live performances, for groups, or as a short organ recital as part of an individual visit.
The organ of St. Michael’s Cathedral in Budapest was built at the Rieger Organ Factory during the cathedral’s reconstruction between 1907 and 1910. The two-manual, 20-stop Romantic-style pneumatic organ with a coupler, featuring a fine oak case and tin facade pipes, became the centerpiece of the cathedral’s choir loft. The instrument underwent several modifications and, from 1987, functioned as a 22-stop electro-pneumatic organ. Following a complete structural reconstruction and expansion carried out by experts from Pécsi Orgonaépítő Manufaktúra KFT in 2023, it became a 36-stop concert organ; however, technical advancements made it possible to play 55 stops across the four manuals. Number of pipes: 2,333.
Two console platforms were built for the instrument: one on the gallery and the other in the nave. A distinctive feature of the instrument is the fourth manual, known as the “remote,” which is played from the oratory on the upper level on the right, as well as the “Spanish trumpet,” whose pipes are arranged horizontally on the organ’s façade.
The instrument is equipped with playback electronics capable of digitally recording the sequence and timing of the keys struck by the organist, as well as the tone settings. This allows the player to sound the pipes even in the organist’s absence.
A 10 perces orgonajáték nyitvatartási időben kérhető, és akkor tartható meg, amikor a főszékesegyházban nincs liturgikus esemény.Rövid, koncentrált hangélmény, amely bármely látogatás menetébe jól illeszthető.
The shorter performances showcase the acoustics of the space, while the longer ones are more like musical performances.
The instrument is equipped with playback electronics capable of digitally recording the sequence and timing of the keys struck by the organist, as well as the tone settings. This allows the player to sound the pipes even in the organist’s absence.
When booking a live organ concert, the organist of the Cathedral, Tamás Kosóczki, or an artist invited by him, will perform on the instrument. However, we can only provide services related to the performing artist under certain conditions:
The cathedral regularly hosts organ recitals and concerts of sacred music.
The lineup includes both recurring series and one-off events.
Together with other venues, the music program can turn into a full-day experience.
