Takeover! By Miki Meets Anna Lapwood – Essen Philharmonie, Essenbach

About this event

Takeover! by Miki meets Anna Lapwood is a genre-defying crossover concert that turns the concert hall into a vibrant stage. The acclaimed English organist Anna Lapwood joins forces with violinist, arranger, and bandleader Mihalj “Miki” Kekenj and his Takeover!Ensemble. United by a shared curiosity and lack of musical boundaries, they move fluently between classical music, film scores, and pop. Takeover! has thrilled audiences at the Philharmonie Essen in past editions with collaborations across styles, and this new encounter puts the organ in the spotlight—integrating Lapwood’s virtuosic sound into fresh crossover arrangements. The event is a highlight of the Philharmonie Essen’s 2026/2027 season, which features a dedicated artist portrait for Anna Lapwood.

Cast & creative

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  Organ

  Anna Lapwood
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  Violin

  Miki Kekenj
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  Music Arranger

  Miki Kekenj