Joël Bons and Hendrik Andriessen in ‘Life is a Circle’
Life is a circle: the beginning is the end and the end is a new beginning. The evening opens with Wagner’s light and hopeful Siegfried Idyll. A personal birthday present to his wife, who heard a bird sing during the birth of their son. Strauss’ gloomy, contemplative Metamorphoses closes the evening: hope, bloom, reflection and the end of the journey of life.
In between we celebrate existence, we look back and forward. The iconic works of Wagner and Strauss flank a special and new cello concerto by Joël Bons, which celebrates life in a festive and generous way. Specially written for the Residentie Orkest, and for soloist Lidy Blijdorp. This is followed by the Passion of Jesus, through the eyes of his mother: Miroir de Peine by Hendrik Andriessen, sung by soprano Klaartje van Veldhoven. Cellist Leonard Elschenbroich will conduct the evening, and use his expertise to lead Strauss’ iconic string piece.
Program
Wagner Siegfried Idyll
Bons Celloconcert (worldpremiere)
H. Andriessen Miroir de peine
R. Strauss Metamorphosen
- Composer(s) Joël Bons, Hendrik Andriessen
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Title(s) of the Work(s)
Joël Bons: Celloconcert (worldpremiere)
Hendrik Andriessen: Miroir de peine - Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Residentie Orkest, Leonard Elschenbroich conductor, Lidy Blijdorp cello, Klaartje van Veldhoven soprano
- Sep 10 2022
- Expired!
- 20:15 - 22:30
