LUDWIG & Vincent van Amsterdam

LUDWIG was founded in 2012 by six Dutch orchestral musicians. LUDWIG’s programming is as thoroughly thought out as it is adventurous. They wanted a collective that would stand out not only artistically, but also in scope and flexibility. LUDWIG effortlessly brings together composers from different time periods, styles, and backgrounds. The musicians experiment with different forms of presentation and collaborate with makers in other disciplines in order to change the way people experience a concert, and have staged a number of legendary appearances with leading soloists.

With Dutch accordionist Vincent van Amsterdam, virtuosity serves expression, in small and large gestures. His active role as a promoter of his instrument has many facets. He constantly explores the fascinating possibilities of the relatively young instrument. In personal contact with composers and through commissions, van Amsterdam regularly adds new compositions to the repertoire.

Wim Henderickx (1962-2022) was a Belgian/Flemish composer. Many of his works were influenced by oriental music and philosophy. He composed for opera, music theatre, orchestra, choir, windband and chamber music. Electronics were often an important feature in his music. Henderickx was professor of composition at the Royal Conservatoire in Antwerp and at the Conservatoire in Amsterdam.

Maxim Shalygin is a Ukrainian-Dutch composer and conductor. He has composed works in various genres: chamber music, vocal music, symphonic music, electroacoustic music, as well as music for theatre, ballet and film. His compositions combine a wide range of techniques with psychological insight and spirituality. Since 2016 Shalygin has been a founder and artistic member of the Shapeshift Ensemble (NL).

Benjamin Windelinckx (°1999) studied accordion, classical singing and music theory at the Music School of Ostend, before studying composition at the Conservatory of Ghent with Daan Janssens, where he graduated in 2022. After this, he began studying musicology at KU Leuven. His music has already been performed by, among others, the Flemish Radio Choir, the Leuven University Choir, I SOLISTI, SOV Young and Koi Collective.