This organ will play one composition until 2640. It's redefining how slowly music can be played
- A small organ in Halberstadt, Germany, has been playing a composition by John Cage at a very slow pace for nearly 25 years.
- The project, known as the John Cage Organ Project Halberstadt, began its performance on September 5, 2001, and is scheduled to finish on September 4, 2640.
- A recent chord change from seven notes to eight marked the completion of about 4% of the 639-year endeavor.
- The performance involves a manual chord change and is witnessed by crowds both inside and outside the church.
In Halberstadt, Germany, a small organ is the centerpiece of the world’s slowest concert, performing a piece by composer John Cage. This project, known as the John Cage Organ Project Halberstadt, has been in progress for nearly 25 years, with a recent chord change marking a significant milestone in its 639-year duration.
The performance began on September 5, 2001, coinciding with Cage’s 89th birthday, and is set to conclude on September 4, 2640. The project has drawn attention for its unique approach to music, emphasizing the slow passage of time through sound.
A recent chord change, which involved adding an eighth pipe to the organ, was witnessed by a crowd of more than 150 people inside the medieval Burchardi Church, with many more watching via livestream. The change represents the 17th chord adjustment in the ongoing performance, which aims to explore the relationship between sound and silence over centuries.
这台风琴将演奏一首作品直至2640年，重新定义音乐的缓慢演奏方式
在德国哈尔伯stadt，一台小风琴是世界上最慢音乐会的中心，演奏着作曲家约翰·凯奇的作品。这个名为约翰·凯奇风琴项目的计划已经进行近25年，最近一次和弦变化标志着其639年历程中的一个重要里程碑。
该表演于2001年9月5日开始，恰逢凯奇的89岁生日，计划于2640年9月4日结束。该项目因其独特的音乐方式而受到关注，强调通过声音感受时间的缓慢流逝。
最近的和弦变化涉及在风琴中添加第八根管子，吸引了超过150人亲临中世纪的布尔查尔迪教堂，更多人通过直播观看。这次变化代表了正在进行的表演中的第17次和弦调整，旨在探索声音与沉默在几个世纪间的关系。