About
What to expect
The afternoon includes music by Catalina Vicens and Christophe Deslignes, among others, conversations with organ builders such as Winold van der Putten, and interactive lectures and workshops about the portative in old and new music.
- New Orgelpark initiative with Catalina Vicens
- Aims to make the portative better known
- Especially among young musicians
- Portative: portable organ from the Middle Ages
- Popular among trouvères and troubadours
Questions
When does International Portative Organ Day start and end?
International Portative Organ Day runs Saturday, 21 November 2026, 14:15.
Where is International Portative Organ Day?
International Portative Organ Day takes place at Orgelpark, Gerard Brandtstraat 26, Amsterdam.
How can I register?
Register via the ticket link: secure.ticketunie.com
What can I expect?
An intensive afternoon with:
music by Catalina Vicens and Christophe Deslignes, among others
conversations with organ builders such as Winold van der Putten
interactive lectures and workshops about the portative in old and new music.
What is the portative organ?
A portable organ that originated in the Middle Ages and was popular among trouvères and troubadours.
Will the event happen every year?
The intention is to hold the day every year on 21 November.
Not only at Orgelpark, but worldwide.
Activities are linked via the internet.
Amsterdam
Getting there
Orgelpark, Gerard Brandtstraat 26, 1054 JK Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL
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