Jesse Passenier: Levensdrift & Becoming the Colour
Gershwin meets Passenier: A Night of Orchestral Brilliance
The evening kicks off with George Gershwin’s An American in Paris, a vibrant symphonic sketch of the city’s bustling energy. From there, the spotlight shifts to the innovative sounds of Maastricht-based composer Jesse Passenier.
Experience highlights from his award-winning album Fight for Light, where jazz soloists and a symphony orchestra collide in a daring blend of structure and improvisation. In Piano Concerto No. 1 “Levensdrift”, Passenier pairs late-Romantic textures with the punchy, layered harmonies of a modern big band. The journey continues with “Becoming the Colour”, a dual concerto that explores the shimmering warmth of the vibraphone against the earthy, woody tones of the marimba. It’s a high-energy program that gives the talented musicians of the VU Orchestra the perfect stage to showcase their versatility and passion.
Program:
George Gershwin: An American In Paris
Jesse Passenier: Piano Concerto No. 1 “Levensdrift”
Jesse Passenier: Vibraphone & Marimba Concerto No. 1 “Becoming the Colour”
- Composer(s) Jesse Passenier
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Title(s) of the Work(s)
- Piano Concerto No. 1 'Levensdrift’
- Vibraphone & Marimba No. 1 'Becoming the Colour' - Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra VU Orchestra, Arjan Tien conductor, Kari Ikonen piano, Vincent Houdijk vibraphone & marimba
