Ben van Nespen, organist - Cycle Bach ad Meridiem

As part of the "Bach ad Meridiem" organ concert series, organist Ben Van Nespen will present the following program on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM: Prelude in G major BWV 568 Fugue in C minor on a Theme of Legrenzi BWV 574 Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (bicinium) BWV 711 Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr BWV 716 Trio Sonate in D minor BWV 527 (Andante - Adagio e dolce – Vivace) Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr il canto fermo nel tenore BWV 663 Prelude & Fuge in C Major BWV 545 Born in Antwerp, Ben Van Nespen gave his first organ recital at the age of 15 with the complete "La Nativité du Seigneur" cycle by Olivier Messiaen. He has received numerous awards, plays with the best baroque ensembles, and performs in most European countries. A soloist on the organ and harpsichord, he performs a vast repertoire from the 16th to the 21st century and has premiered several works by Flemish composers. He has released several CDs on historical organs. Since 2025, he has also been teaching harpsichord and basso continuo at International Opera Academy de Gand.