There are plenty of performances by Ekaterina Melnikova, international concert organist and composer, on the internet. The videos present a multi-faceted and charming image, but do not reflect all aspects of her work. Fellow organists in various countries love to play works she has transcribed for the organ, but only a small fraction has been published.
Her organ concerts from 2009 to 2013 broke new ground by combining music and performance art while reducing the prominence of the composer and arranger.
The website we created together – ekaterinamelnikova.ru – has two objectives. Firstly, to bring to the fore her works for organ, choral or orchestra, improvisational performances and arrangements. Secondly, to collect in one place articles, programmes, reviews and announcements from various years.
The website project was more than writing, editing and work with archives of recordings and reviews. The most important part was talking about all the elements that make up Ekaterina’s identity as a musician. Our sessions helped her to set priorities, define next steps and move forward.
