Illuminationen Nr. 5: Automat und Organismus

The «Arciorgano» is a reconstruction of an organ with 31 keys per octave developed by Nicola Vicentino in the 16th century. The artist Michael Kleine and the musician Johannes Keller stage a solo for this wonder instrument. The exotic instrument died out as late as the Renaissance. The specimen of its inventor was burned after his death from the plague. A few years ago, a single one was rebuilt according to the surviving plans. Its lute can be similar to a human voice. Its bellows are like the lungs of a breathing organism. The regularity of its breath captivates us. We synchronise ourselves with him.

With

Michael Kleine (concept, staging), Johannes Keller (music, programming), Johanna Bartz (Traversflöte), Arthur Wilkens (Gesang)

Duration

60 minutes, no break

Prices

CHF 35.-/25.-/15.- (free choice at the box office or in advance)
Free admission applies to persons with residence permit N, F or S. / CHF 5.- students of the Hochschule für Musik FHNW and the Musicology Seminar of the University of Basel / CHF 10.- members Colourkey and children under 12 years.