This organ will play one composition until 2640. It's redefining how slowly music can be played
- A small organ in Halberstadt, Germany, is playing a piece by John Cage at a very slow pace for 639 years.
- The performance began on September 5, 2001, and will conclude on September 4, 2640.
- A recent chord change from seven notes to eight marked the 17th change in nearly 25 years of the project.
- The project has transformed the Burchardi Church, which was previously in ruins, into a space for this unique musical experience.
A small organ in eastern Germany is the centerpiece of the world's slowest concert, playing a composition by John Cage at an extremely slow pace. The John Cage Organ Project Halberstadt has been ongoing for nearly 25 years, with a recent chord change marking the completion of about 4% of its 639-year timeline.
The performance commenced on September 5, 2001, coinciding with Cage's 89th birthday, and featured a silent pause until February 5, 2003, when the first chords were heard. The composition, titled "ORGAN²/ASLSP (As SLow aS Possible)," is set to conclude in 2640.
The latest chord change, which took place on August 5, 2026, involved adding an eighth pipe to the organ, creating a new sound. This event attracted over 150 attendees, with many more watching via livestream, highlighting the ongoing interest in this unique musical project.
这架风琴将演奏一首作品直到2640年，重新定义音乐的缓慢演奏方式
德国东部一架小风琴是世界上最慢音乐会的中心，正在以极慢的速度演奏约翰·凯奇的作品。约翰·凯奇风琴项目哈雷尔斯塔特已持续近25年，最近一次和弦变化标志着其639年时间表的约4%的完成。
该演出于2001年9月5日开始，恰逢凯奇的89岁生日，并在2003年2月5日之前经历了一段沉默的暂停，直到首次听到和弦。该作品名为《ORGAN²/ASLSP（尽可能慢地演奏）》，预计于2640年结束。
最近一次和弦变化发生在2026年8月5日，涉及在风琴中添加第八个管子，产生了新的声音。此次活动吸引了超过150名观众，更多人通过直播观看，突显了人们对这一独特音乐项目的持续兴趣。