The second of five, in a series of lunchtime organ concerts that I’ve booked tickets to. This time we heard Sebastian Johansson, Sweden’s youngest organist. The hall was not packed but the crowd was definitely larger than last time.

Bach, Prelude and Fugue in E-flat major.
Demessieux, Te Deum.
Sebastian Johansson, improvisation on a given theme.
Avicii, Wake Me Up.

For me, much of this concert was “interesting” rather than enjoyable. The sound of organ music can range from delicate to industrial. Much of today’s music ranged towards noise, for my ears – even the Bach prelude. Too many notes at the same time, at too high volume. But the concert was an interesting display of the organ’s versatility.

The improvisation was fun to hear. The theme he was given was the jingle of Hemglass ice cream vans.