How long is ORGAN2 Aslsp?
20 to 70 minutes
Organ2/ASLSP (As Slow as Possible) is a musical piece by John Cage and the subject of one of the longest-lasting musical performances yet undertaken. Cage wrote it in 1987 for organ, as an adaptation of his 1985 composition ASLSP for piano. A performance of the piano version usually lasts 20 to 70 minutes.
What’s the slowest song in the world?
As Slow as Possible
Entitled “As Slow as Possible” (ASLSP), the composition by the late American composer John Cage is due to be played out over 639 years at the St. Burchardi church in Halberstadt in Germany.
How long is the longest concert ever?
The concert began in 2001 at the former St. Burchard church in Halberstadt, Germany, and is scheduled to conclude in 2640, for a duration of 639 years.
Why did Halberstadt Cathedral play the John Cage organ for 639 years?
The John Cage Organ Foundation Halberstadt decided to play the piece for 639 years, to mark the time between the first documented permanent organ installation in Halberstadt Cathedral, in 1361, and the proposed start date of 2000. The Foundation sells plaques commemorating the years through 2640 to fund the performance.
What is happening at the Halberstadt Cage concert?
The Halberstadt Cage concert, which fascinates people all over the world, is being accompanied by many additional events and has proved to be a point of attraction wholly in the open spirit of John Cage. Aside from tone changes as determined by the organ piece, further events are taking place in the course of the organ project.
Where is the Halberstadt organ located?
An organ was built specifically for the performance. It is in the church’s right transept, with the bellows in the left transept. Acrylic glass encases it to reduce the volume. The Halberstadt performance started on September 5, 2001, with a rest lasting until February 5, 2003, when the first chord played.
Who has performed ASLSP on the organ?
Stephen Whittington performed an 8-hour version of ASLSP on the Elder Hall organ for John Cage Day 2012 at the University of Adelaide. Organists Patrick Wedd, Adrian Foster, and Alex Ross gave a 12-hour team performance at Christ Church Cathedral, Montreal, in 2015.