In the middle of Future Perfect one can hear fragments of the second movement of Schubert’s Eighth breaking through in the strings, bassoons and horns, while the trumpets and trombones – placed on the left and right sides of the audience – introduce recognizable melodies from other Schubert passages. Only after the first and second movements have been played does the insistent, raw, rock-and-roll repetition of motives in the first and third movements make sense to the listener. Just like in the verb tense “future perfect”, one completed action must occur before another is begun. You understand the beginning only after experiencing the middle.
Future Perfect is written to be premiered in the beautiful natural surroundings of the Oranjewoud woods, above the Prinsenwijk body of water on the Oranjewoud Estate. With the spatial set-up, the groovy repeated rhythms, and the brass and celesta mingling with the sounds of nature, it should be a spectacular and also fun way to celebrate what is sure to be a creative, exciting and surprising festival.
More info about the concert at Oranjewoud
Future Perfect at Donemus
Another work by Vanessa Lann – ‘Rise’ written for two bassoon and amateur-orchestra will be performed on June 2-3 by Martine Reurings, Dick Hanemaayer and Airchestra with conductor Johan Olaf.
More info about Airchestra
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