Organ tradition and principle of programming (exemplified by P. Eben's works)

The article concerns the principle of programming in musical art and its specific realization within organ tradition. We concentrate on works of Petr Eben, a Czech composer of the XX th century. In his organ compositions programming is the main feature. Evolution from the general religious and philosophical concepts to an embodiment of more and more precise bible and spiritual motives and plots, to synthesis with other forms of art, is noted. As a result, Petr Eben formed a new genre type that is characteristic of him. This is an organ suite with a consecutive plot program.