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Tag Archives: Nederlands Philharmonisch Orkest
James MacMillan: ‘My Percussion Concerto No.2 is a musical and visual spectacle’
‘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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Tagged Colin Currie, Dominique Vleeshouwers, Elim Chan, James MacMillan, Nederlands Philharmonisch Orkest
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Tannhäuser at DNO: no ‘director’s theatre’ but subtle view on hypocrisy around love
Recently, a petition was launched for the restoration of Olivier Keegel’s press accreditation by Dutch National Opera. They no longer provide press tickets because he fiercely attacked Pierre Audi’s programming on the Flemish blog Operagazet and in the Dutch newspaper … Continue reading
Guillaume Connesson: ‘I used a 12tone-row to create an icy atmosphere’
The French composer Guillaume Connesson (1970) writes colourful music that speaks directly to the heart. Like many of his peers he is not preoccupied with innovation per se, but seeks inspiration in the entire treasure trove of musical history. In … Continue reading
Nedpho en Koor DNO schitteren in La forza del destino
Van de onheilspellende klaroenstoten aan het begin tot de in het niets wegstervende fluisterstrijkers aan het slot: alles klinkt als een klok. Toch dirigeert Michele Mariotti La forza del destino van Giuseppe Verdi voor het eerst. Hij maakt met deze … Continue reading
Van Han-Na Chang tot Marie Jaëll, Olga Neuwirth en meer
Ik heb mijn blog schandelijk verwaarloosd de afgelopen periode, het was een beetje druk…. Op 9 mei kwam mijn vriend Huang Ruo weer naar Amsterdam, voor het tweede deel van zijn verblijf op uitnodiging van het Concertgebouw, waar hij dit … Continue reading
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Tagged 401 Nederlandse Opera's, Amsterdam Sinfonietta, Athanasius Kircher, AVROTROSVrijdagconcert, Bählamms Fest, Bernard van Beurden, Concertgebouw, Cultuurpers, De Nationale Opera, Don Giovanni, Geoffrey Paterson, Han-Na Chang, Harrison Birtwistle, Holland Festival, Huang Ruo, Joey Roukens, Kröller-Müller, Louis Andriessen, Marie Jaëll, Morphic Waves, Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Nederlands Philharmonisch Orkest, Nelson Goerner, Noord Nederlands Orkest, Olga Neuwirth, Ors Köszeghy, Panorama de Leeuw, Pascal Gallois, Paul Silverthorne, Pierre Boulez, Pique Dame, Reinbert de Leeuw, Sjostakovitsj, Sofia Goebaidoelina, The Corridor/The Cure, Thea Derks, Theatre of the World, TivoliVredenburg
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