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Hayko Siemens - Organ Concert
Title:
Hayko Siemens - Organ Concert
When:
24 May 2008  7:30 pm
Where:
Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Catholic) - Timaru
Category:
Christchurch

Description

A varied and thrilling programme from the European organ tradition, including music by Buxtehude, Bach, Reger, Schumman and Dubois; and celebrating both Hugo Distler and Messaien in their centennial year.

About Hayko Siemens

As Organist, Choral and Orchestral Director, German-based musician Hayko Siemens enjoys a coveted reputation throughout Europe. He has regularly undertaken organ concerts throughout the world. He was the first ever German organist to be invited as “principal artist” to the Melbourne International Festival for Organ and Harpsichord, and has visited New Zealand on two previous occasions. He has made numerous organ recordings including the complete works of César Franck. In 1998 he moved to Munich to assume the prestigious position of Music Director and conductor of the Müncher MottettenChor as well as Musical Director of St Matthäus, the principal Lutheran church in the city.

 

Venue

Venue:
Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Catholic)
Street:
Craigie Avenue
City:
Timaru
Country:
Country: nz

Description

The organ in Timaru's architecturally impressive Basilica of the Sacred Heart is a 2 manual and pedal, 26 rank 1912 Hobday which was restored by the South Island Organ Company in 1986.

The New Zealand Historic Place Trust describes the Basilica as follows:

Designed by FW Petre, the basilica was constructed in 1910-11. With its twin towers and cupola of copper the building is a very significant feature of the Timaru streetscape and one of the most notable examples of ecclesiastical architecture in New Zealand.

The semi-circular colonnade of 13 graceful Corinthian columns representing St Paul and the twelve apostles in the interior is particularly eye-catching. The floor of the sanctuary is decorated with mosaic tiles and there are many striking stained glass windows.