Returning to the roots of Fokker’s 31-tone organ, this concert delves into Constantijn Huygens’ Pathodia sacra et profana. It was Huygens’ son, Christiaan, who invented the 31-tone equal-tempered organ. Laurens de Man, joined by baritone Ben Kazes and violinist Eva Saladin, brings the music of Huygens and his peers to life as it was meant to be heard, juxtaposing it with more contemporary pieces. Historically informed performance at its most modern.

Laurens de Man is the resident organist of the Fokker organ. Recipient of the 2024 Nederlandse Muziekprijs (Dutch Music Award), De Man is a specialist in historical tunings. As an organist, he is highly acclaimed for his ‘intelligent virtuosity and his personal, inventive use of colours’, according to the jury of the Netherlands’ highest award for music.

Program:

Constantijn Huygens Parts of Pathodia sacra et profana
Johann Jakob Froberger Capriccio in G, FbWV 501 / Capriccio in g, FbWV 508
Charles van Hemelryck Lamentations
Girolamo Frescobaldi Primo libro (selection) / Canzona for violin and basso continuo
Hans Kox Vues des anges for baritone and violin in 31‑tone system
Constantijn & Christiaan Huygens Suite in D (arrangement by Laurens de Man)
Parts of anthology ’t Uitnemend Kabinet

Credits

Laurens de Man Fokker organ
Ben Kazez baritone
Eva Saladin violin