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Depot concert: "Vexations" by Erik Satie

A very special concert experience behind the scenes of the Industrial Museum.

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Chemnitz, Industriemuseum
Zwickauer Str. 119, 09112 Chemnitz
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The French composer and musician Erik Satie (1866-1925) influenced the new music of the 20th century like no other. He probably composed ‘Vexations’, the 840 repetitions of a piano piece, in 1893/94. The composition for piano was premiered by John Cage in September 1963 and is still regarded today as a predecessor of minimalism and ‘machine music’. 
The participating pianists have been invited by the Chemnitz musician and performance artist Andreas Winkler. Winkler already initiated the Chemnitz ‘premiere’ of ‘Vexations’ in the early 1990s to mark the opening of the underground car park at the Markthalle. Emilio Mickelthwate, Torsten Reiz, Michiko Saiki, Mrika Sefa and Emi Suzuki, who come from Japan, Portugal and Germany and live in Chemnitz, Dresden and Leipzig, will be performing. 
Satie's ‘Torments’ can be heard at the end of the exhibition ‘John Cage: Museumcircle’ in the depot of the Chemnitz Industrial Museum. Visitors to the event can come and go as they please during the performance period of approx. 14 hours and can visit and view the Industrial Museum's collection in its depot during the concert. 

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Industriemuseum Chemnitz

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Barrierefreiheit

Sensitive environment

The environment is non-discriminatory thanks to sensitised staff.

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Marked parking spaces are available near the entrance.

Barrier-free toilet

The toilet is barrier-free and wheelchair-accessible.

Accessible by wheelchair

No stairs can be expected, a ramp is available if necessary.

Services for the blind

There is an escort and support service for blind guests.

No stroboscopic effects

No stroboscopic effects are used.

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PURPLE PATH art and sculpture trail

Together with Chemnitz, 38 municipalities and communities form the Capital of Culture region, which will be the European Capital of Culture in 2025. The PURPLE PATH, a large art and sculpture trail and the main project of the European Capital of Culture, will be created in the region by 2025 and beyond.

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