Canto Ostinato Strings Attached

Sunday, 16 April 2023   |   15:30 - 17:00

Canto Ostinato Strings Attached

Just before his death, composer Simeon Ten Holt whispered to the Matangi Quartet that his works could easily be adapted for a string quartet. The Matangis took that hint enthusiastically; they had Marijn van Prooijen make an adaptation of Ten Holt’s most famous work. The quartet is joined on stage by artist Gerard de Bruyne. Together they transform Ten Holt’s notes into an audiovisual painting that constantly takes on different guises. And then, suddenly, everything is gone.

  • Composer(s) Simeon ten Holt
  • Title(s) of the Work(s)

    Canto Ostinato

  • Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Matangi Quartet
Date
Apr 16 2023
Expired!
Time
15:30 - 17:00
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Location
Middelburg, Zeeuwse concertzaal
Middelburg, Zeeuwse concertzaal
Verwerijstraat 14, 4331 TC Middelburg
Website https://www.zeeuwseconcertzaal.nl/home.html

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