Willem van Merwijk: Destino iTango (hommage aan Astor Piazzolla)
Join the renowned Harmonie St. Michaël van Thorn, under the masterful baton of conductor Ivan Meylemans, for an extraordinary concert afternoon filled with vivid contrast and musical imagination. This spectacular program features the internationally acclaimed star cellist Ella van Poucke.
Alongside masterpieces by Dvořák, Johan de Meij, and John Mackey, a true highlight of the afternoon is the captivating work of Dutch composer Willem van Merwijk. The orchestra will bring to life his evocative piece Destino iTango, a brilliant and deeply moving homage to the master of tango, Astor Piazzolla. Van Merwijk’s unique voice brings an irresistible flair, passion, and contemporary energy to the stage, perfectly bridging classical grandeur with the sultry, rhythmic soul of the tango.
Program:
Antonin Dvořák – Carnival Overture
Johan de Meij – Casanova (featuring Ella van Poucke on cello)
John Mackey – Second Symphony ‘The Isle Is Full of Noises’
Willem van Merwijk – Destino iTango (Homage to Astor Piazzolla)
- Composer(s) Willem van Merwijk
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Title(s) of the Work(s)
Destino iTango (hommage aan Astor Piazzolla)
- Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Harmonie St. Michaël van Thorn, Ivan Meylemans conductor
- Jan 17 2027
- 14:30 - 16:30
- Kloosterwandplein 12-16, 6041 JA Roermond
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