Date: July 24, 2025
Time: 19:30 (7:30 PM)
Title: Cathedral Organ Festival Bratislava 2025
Location: Rudnay Square 4549/1
Organizer: St. Martin’s Cathedral, Bratislava

CATHEDRAL ORGAN FESTIVAL BRATISLAVA 2025

July 24 – September 11, 2025
16th edition of the international festival
Under the patronage of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Bratislava, Mons. Stanislav Zvolenský
Organizers: TRIBUS MUSICAE – ARCHDIOCESE OF BRATISLAVA

The Cathedral Organ Festival in Bratislava is known each year for its blend of exceptional musical performances on a magnificent concert organ, set in the stunning Gothic interior of the capital’s cathedral. It ranks among the most significant events of its kind in Europe.

This year’s edition presents concerts by renowned artists from Slovakia, the European Union, and the United States. The final two concerts will feature special combinations: organ with large romantic choir, and organ with a baroque orchestra.

More information: www.kof-ba.com

Festival Program – St. Martin’s Cathedral, Thursdays at 19:30

July 24, 2025
A Dialogue of Strings and Wind
Maria Perucka, violin (Poland)
Roman Perucki, organ (Poland)
Works by: J. S. Bach, J. Paderewski, M. Surzyński, F. Borowski, J. Langlais, E. Schneider

July 31, 2025
Church and Concert Organ Music
Roberto Padoin (Italy)
Works by: A. Tinazzoli, J. S. Bach, W. A. Mozart, G. Morandi, F. Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, C. Franck, A. Guilmant, M. E. Bossi

August 7, 2025
Poetry and Virtuosity
Gail Archer (USA)
Works by: J. S. Bach, F. Mendelssohn-Hensel, F. Liszt, R. Schumann, J. Brahms

August 14, 2025
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
Andreas Jost (Switzerland)
Works by: D. Buxtehude, J. S. Bach, M. Reger, P. Kee

August 21, 2025
Organ Fireworks at the Woehl
Winfried Lichtscheidel (Germany)
Works by: A. Vivaldi, J. S. Bach, R. Schumann, R. Wagner, M. Duruflé

August 28, 2025
From Bach to the Belle Époque
Jean-Christoph Geiser (Switzerland)
Works by: S. Scheidt, J. S. Bach, L.-J.-A. Lefébure-Wély, G. Ropartz, L. Vierne

September 4, 2025
Romantic Voices and Pipes
Norbert Brandauer, conductor (Austria)
COR-OS-ANIMA Choir
TIRNAVIA Mixed Choir
Michal Stahl, choirmaster (Slovakia)
Lucia Byráková, soprano (Slovakia)
Klaus Kuchling, organ (Austria)
Works by: W. A. Mozart, A. P. F. Boëly, F. Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Ch. Gounod, A. Bruckner, J. Brahms, J. G. Rheinberger, E. Grieg, S. Rachmaninoff

September 11, 2025
The Sound of Majesty
Solamente Naturali
Miloš Valent, artistic director (Slovakia)
Hilda Gulyás, soprano (Slovakia)
Stanislav Šurin, organ (Slovakia)
Works by: G. F. Händel

Ticket Prices

Concerts on July 24, 31 and August 7, 14, 21, 28:

• Adults: €15
• Seniors 65+, Teachers (ITIC), Students (ISIC): €10
• Persons with disabilities (ZŤP): €1

Concerts on September 4 and 11:

• Adults: €20
• Seniors 65+, Teachers (ITIC), Students (ISIC): €12
• Persons with disabilities (ZŤP): €1

Organizers:
TRIBUS MUSICAE
Archdiocese of Bratislava

Sponsors and Partners:
Slovak Arts Council
AXXENCE
ORGUES atelier (Mgr. art. Martin Bako)
Hotel Devín
Polish Institute Bratislava
City District Bratislava–Lamač
INVINI