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Wilma Pistorius: Secret Compartment

Thursday, 12 June 2025   |   21:00 - 22:00

Wilma Pistorius: Secret Compartment

‘Secret Compartment’ is an intimate and playful performance with newly composed music by Wilma Pistorius, for toy piano’s and cello, combined with the movements of an acrobat.

 

  • Composer(s) Pistorius, Cage, Veinberg
  • Title(s) of the Work(s)

    Pistorius - Secret Compartment (toy piano & music box), Sakura (cello & toy piano)
    Cage - 4'33''
    Veinberg - Untitled
  • Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Wilma Pistorius - cello; Anne Veinberg - toy piano

Date

Jun 12 2025
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Time

21:00 - 22:00

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Location

Amsterdam, Torpedo Theater
Amsterdam, Torpedo Theater
St.Pieterspoortsteeg 33, Amsterdam
Website
https://www.torpedotheater.nl

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Wilma Pistorius

Wilma Pistorius was born in South Africa and started playing the cello when she was four years old.
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