Monthly Archives: January 2020

An Orfeo that would make Wagner’s mouth water

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Thea Derks

The new production of L’Orfeo by De Nederlandse Reisopera and Opera2Day is a Gesamtkunstwerk that would have made Wagner’s mouth water. Director Monique Wagemakers forges song, dance, music, costumes and décor together into one flowing, inseparable whole. The performance is … Continue reading →

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‘We know exactly what the right decision is, but often choose against our intuition’ – Lera Auerbach sets 72 demons to music

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Thea Derks

In 2016, the Russian-American Lera Auerbach (1973) stunned both audience and press with her full-length cycle 72 Angels for choir and saxophone quartet. Three years later she composed a sequel, Goetia 72, dedicated to as many demons. This time the … Continue reading →

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Conductor Elim Chan: ‘I cannot run away from music’

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Thea Derks

‘When I was unexpectedly asked to conduct the “Dies Irae” from Verdi’s Requiem , I felt how raw and impactful music could be. I knew at once: this is what I have to do, I can no longer walk away … Continue reading →

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James MacMillan: ‘My Percussion Concerto No.2 is a musical and visual spectacle’

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Thea Derks

‘When Colin Currie asked me to compose a new percussion concerto for him, I grabbed this chance immediately, for this idea had already been in my mind for a while. I was very curious to explore new grounds and intended … Continue reading →

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