Is there an organ concert in this church?
cheh oon kon-CHEHR-toh DOR-gah-noh een KWES-tah KYE-zah.
When you notice a historic pipe organ and want to know if concerts are held. Italian churches often host organ concerts, especially on Sundays and during festivals.
Un concerto d'organo is an organ concert. In questa chiesa means in this church. Italy has a magnificent tradition of church organ music dating to the Renaissance. Italian pipe organs (organi a canne) are among the finest in the world.
Quando si usa l'organo?
When is the organ used?
Asking about regular use during services.
L'organo è originale?
Is the organ original?
Historic Italian organs can date to the seventeenth century.
C'è un programma di concerti sacri?
Is there a programme of sacred concerts?
Asking about a series of concerts.
The Cathedral of Siena has one of Italy's oldest organs (1473). Venice's Basilica of San Marco has two famous facing organs played together at important liturgical moments. The tradition of sacred organ music in Italian churches is living heritage — many churches have organ academies training the next generation of church musicians.