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Bram Kortkaas: Cosmic Cliffs

Saturday, 15 October 2022   |   20:15 - 22:15

Bram Kortkaas: Cosmic Cliffs

Dutch composer and political scientist Bram Kortekaas regularly uses his academic background as a source of inspiration for his music. He composed a completely new work for the orchestra.

  • Composer(s) Bram Kortkaas
  • Title(s) of the Work(s)

    new piece for orchestra
  • Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Dutch Chamber Orchestra, conductor - Riccardo Minasi

Date

Oct 15 2022
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Time

20:15 - 22:15

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Location

Amsterdam, Concertgebouw
Amsterdam, Concertgebouw
Concertgebouwplein 10, 1071 LN Amsterdam
Website
http://concertgebouw.nl

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Bram Kortekaas

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