Spotlight on Dutch Heritage: Herman Strategier

A special highlight of this afternoon’s program is the Partita in modi antichi by the renowned Dutch composer Herman Strategier (1912–1988). Strategier was a master at blending traditional, early musical forms with a fresh, 20th-century tonal language. His Partita in modi antichi perfectly captures this signature style—it is a beautifully crafted, melodic piece that breathes modern life into ancient musical modes. Hearing this work performed by a chamber orchestra in the stunning acoustics of the Grote Kerk promises to be a deeply moving and uniquely local experience.