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Max Knigge: De serpentine brandend groene slinger in mijn tuin

Sunday, 18 October 2026   |   20:00 - 22:00

Max Knigge: De serpentine brandend groene slinger in mijn tuin

Live Canvases is an immersive concert where contemporary chamber music meets live visual art. Alongside Dianto Reed Quintet, visual artist Maryleen Schiltkamp will paint three live paintings inspired by selected repertoire, creating a dialogue between sound and image. The programme features commissioned works written for the quintet by Primo Ish-Hurwitz, Julian Schneemann, Arjan Linker, Ramin Amin, Fuensanta Méndez, Jaime Peña, and the world premiere of a new work by Max Knigge. Known for their dynamic stage presence and innovative performances, Dianto offers a unique concert experience in which each painting is created live during the performance, inviting the audience to discover how the music takes shape as images.

Program:
Primo Ish-Hurwitz, 2001. Three Preludes to El Amor Brujo (2022)
Julian Schneemann, 1992. Song, fugue and groove on a tune by Stravinsky (2024)
Arjan Linker, 2000. Fantasia and Jhalla (2025)
Ramin Amin, 1992. Echoes of the Buried Lullaby (2025)
Fuensanta Méndez, 1995. Patronas (2025)
Jaime Peña, 2002. Intergalactic Highway and Lookout (2025)
Max Knigge, 1984. De serpentine brandend groene slinger in mijn tuin (2026) – première

  • Composer(s) Max Knigge
  • Title(s) of the Work(s)

    De serpentine brandend groene slinger in mijn tuin
  • Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Dianto Reed Quintet, Maryleen Schiltkamp Visual Artist
Date
Oct 18 2026
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Time
20:00 - 22:00
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Location
Amsterdam, Splendor
Amsterdam, Splendor
Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 116, 1011 LX Amsterdam
Website https://www.splendoramsterdam.com
Composer

Max Knigge

"For me, good music is adventurous, exciting and rich in sound. I try to create a unique sound for each ensemble, and I enjoy working closely with the performers. A nice incidental circumstance is that the character of the musician determines an important part of the composition process: it is very inspiring to work with enthusiastic musicians!

Music is meant to be shared, a social phenomenon. A concert - in whatever form - is communication and an experience. The audience is part of the moment and ensures that the result is more than the sum of its parts. Music inspires, it invites reflection, it carries you along, it emotes or it is simply nice to listen to. A lively music culture is of great importance in society. A shared experience connects."

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