Kris Oelbrandt: Passion of Innocence

Friday, 18 April 2025   |   11:00 - 24:30

Kris Oelbrandt: Passion of Innocence

A celebration of innocence – music full of silence and purity.

In the great tradition of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion – which moves and connects many every year – Jeroen den Herder explored the question: how can children maintain their innocence in a world full of unrest and conflict? And suppose all the children sang at the same time, what would that do?

The result is a new and unique musical story that lets you experience the power of silence and childlike innocence. Jeroen den Herder: ‘Motion opens your heart and offers space for forgiveness, hope and comfort. It brings people back together.”

With secular texts by Ida Gerhardt, among others, composer Kris Oelbrandt created a universal ‘Passion of Innocence’ with deep roots in the tradition of Bach. You will hear mezzo-soprano Charlotte Stoppelenburg, children’s choir De Torenvalkjes, the Ensemble CelloWercken, Jeroen den Herder on the five-string ‘Walburgis cello’ and Hua-Hsuan Lee on toy piano and Kees Boeke’s grand piano.

The complete piece will premiere during the International CelloFestival – an expanded version to which a baritone will also be added.

 Kris Oelbrandt about this new work:

  • Composer(s) Kris Oelbrandt
  • Title(s) of the Work(s)

    Passion for Innocence

  • Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Charlotte Stoppelenburg – mezzo-soprano, Children's choir De Torenvalkjes conducted by Kirsten Grämlich, Ensemble CelloWercken conducted by Jeroen den Herder, Hua-Hsuan Lee – toy piano and piano, Jeroen den Herder – artistic direction, Kris Oelbrandt – composition, Anneke Grunder – libretto, Imre Ploeg – general direction

Date

Apr 18 2025
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Time

11:00 - 12:30

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Location

Zutphen, St. Janskerk
Zutphen, St. Janskerk
Nieuwstadskerksteeg 2, 7201 NH Zutphen
Website
https://www.inzutphen.nl/nl/locaties/2456969798/st-janskerk

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