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Wilma Pistorius: 40 Ways of Being (a Woman)

Tuesday, 15 August 2023   |   16:00 - 17:00

Wilma Pistorius: 40 Ways of Being (a Woman)

Music theatre piece for one soprano, cello, organ, and electronics

  • Composer(s) Wilma Pistorius, Andrea Guterres
  • Title(s) of the Work(s)

    Andrea Guterres - 40 Ways of Being (a Woman) mvt I
    Wilma Pistorius - 40 Ways of Being (a Woman) mvt II
  • Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Viola Blache (soprano), Wilma Pistorius (cello), Elisabeth Hubmann (organ), Andrea Guterres (electronics)

Date

Aug 15 2023
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Time

16:00 - 17:00

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Location

Amsterdam, Oosterkerk
Amsterdam, Oosterkerk
Kleine Wittenburgerstraat 1
Website
https://www.oosterkerk-amsterdam.nl

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