Simeon ten Holt: Canto Ostinato (PA’dam)

Friday, 3 February 2023   |   20:15 - 21:45

Simeon ten Holt: Canto Ostinato (PA’dam)

What feels closer than the sound and expression of the human voice?

PA’dam has a long tradition of performing pieces that were not originally intended for choir. Now it’s time for Simeon Ten Holt’s masterpiece: Canto Ostinato!

The minimal changes in the patterns of this music create a sense of endlessness, which is enhanced by the long lines and continuous sounds of the singers. The music shifts so slowly that changes are sometimes barely perceptible. These minimal musical shifts take shape in the choreography of the singers.

  • Composer(s) Simeon ten Holt
  • Title(s) of the Work(s)

    Canto Ostinato

  • Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra PA’dam under Maria van Nieukerken, Manja Smits harp, Mallet Collective marimba, Jelte van Andel contrabas, Nick Fleuren stage director, Benno Bonke vocal arrangement

Date

Feb 03 2023
Expired!

Time

20:15 - 21:45

Location

Amsterdam, Waalse Kerk
Amsterdam, Waalse Kerk
Walenpleintje 159, 1012 JZ Amsterdam
Website
https://dewaalsekerk.nl/home/

Trailer

Simeon ten Holt: Canto Ostinato (PA’dam) on Spotify

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Location

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Leidseplein 26, 1017 PT Amsterdam
Website
https://ita.nl/nl/

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Location

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Leidseplein 26, 1017 PT Amsterdam
Website
https://ita.nl/nl/

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