Lecture by Mgr. Václav Peter

Do you find it unlikely that the organ sounds during synagogue services? Are organs even part of synagogues? And to entice you a little, perhaps we can reveal that organs are found in the unorthodox milieu of Judaism. For example, during the building of Brno's largest modern synagogue, there was a dispute between the older and younger generations of community members about their placement in the building. In the end, the melody of the organ was carried through the space. Nowadays, the organ can be heard, for example, in the Jerusalem Synagogue in Prague, but only occasionally before certain holidays. There are even concerts for the public. When was the local organ built, who built it and why is it a listed building? Who is behind the creation of music for the organ in the synagogue? What must be done in caring for the organ to keep it working well?

The organist from the Jerusalem Synagogue, organist and music therapist in one person, Mr. Mgr. Václav Peter. And in order to complement his lecture with organ demonstrations, he will be accompanied to Brno by his wife, whom we had the opportunity to meet in person in May, PhDr. Zuzana Peterová. She will moderate the whole evening.

Thursday 21 September at 6 p.m.