Nonet by Jan van Gilse on the program of De Bezetting Speelt in De Machinist, venue in Rotterdam.

The Rotterdam composer Jan van Gilse studied in Germany and thus developed a German-oriented style, in line with Mahler’s music. This led to biting criticism from fellow composer Willem Pijper, who himself advocated a more French-impressionistic style and called Van Gilses’ contributions “destroying musical life”. DBS strongly disagrees with this and, as a true Rotterdam ensemble, likes to bring this music from oblivion back from oblivion.

Program:

Mozart – Flute Quartet D-Dur No.1

Jan van Gilse – Nonet

Beethoven – Symfonie no. 8 (arr. by Alexander van Eerdewijk)