When does Ears Open Hungary! take place?

The concert takes place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Where does the concert take place?

The venue is St. Mariä Himmelfahrt at Wittenbruchplatz 24 in 40627 Düsseldorf-Unterbach.

Which artists will perform?

The program features Frederike Möller, Odilo Klasen, and Irene Kurka.

What music will be performed at the concert?

Works and arrangements by Béla Bartók, György Kurtág, György Ligeti, and Franz Liszt will be heard.

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets cost 18 Euros in advance, 22 Euros at the box office. Reduced tickets are available for 16 Euros.

How can I get there using public transport?

The Unterbach Kirche stop is accessible by bus lines 735, 737, and 781.

IDO Festival 2026 Düsseldorf: Line-up & Tickets

Name: 21. IDO Festival: Ears Open Hungary! Organ, Voice & Piano
Start: 2026-10-13T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-13T22:30:00+02:00
Location: St. Mariä Himmelfahrt

Hungarian Sound Worlds at the 21st IDO Festival

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the 21st International Düsseldorf Organ Festival will open its ears for an extraordinary concert evening: Ears Open Hungary! Organ, Voice & Piano combines monumental organ sounds with expressive voice and virtuoso piano playing.

An Energetic Dialogue Between Organ and Piano

In St. Mariä Himmelfahrt in Düsseldorf-Unterbach, a fascinating dialogue unfolds between organ and piano. The program delves deep into the rhythmic primordial force and tonal diversity of Hungarian modernity. Béla Bartók's dances in Bulgarian rhythm are presented in the pioneering arrangement by Oskar Gottlieb Blarr, showcasing the percussive, nearly orchestral possibilities of the organ.

From Kurtág and Ligeti to Liszt

The musical line-up spans an intense arc from György Kurtág's intimate Bach arrangements to György Ligeti's complex, colorful etudes to Franz Liszt's grand Ad nos-fantasy. A vocal highlight featuring rough folk songs by Bartók adds an immediate, human dimension to the sound.

High-Caliber Artists

Frederike Möller, Odilo Klasen, and Irene Kurka shape this boundary-crossing between organ music, piano concert, and vocal interpretation. The concert simultaneously embodies the visionary festival concept of Düsseldorf conductor and composer Mark-Andreas Schlingensiepen, whose pioneering spirit is honored at the IDO Festival.

Festival Atmosphere in the Church

As the registers of the Seifert organ fill the church space, precise articulation, deep resonance, and modern timbres converge. The special acoustics create a concentrated concert experience that connects classical organ literature with contemporary sound aesthetics and Hungarian musical tradition.

Conclusion

Visitors can expect an energetic concert evening full of rhythmic contrasts, vast soundscapes, and surprising instrumental colors. Those who want to experience the organ as a vibrant sound art of the present will find an extraordinary festival experience at Ears Open Hungary! Secure tickets for the IDO Festival now and discover the Hungarian sound worlds live in Düsseldorf.