New European Ensemble, Christianne Stotijn, Tijl Faveyts
Screams of Despair - Concert 2
The three works by Ustvolskaya paint a terrifying picture of her tormented mind. Their unusual instrumentation alone is jarring, with major roles given to instruments like the tuba and piccolo. Although her pieces are actually prayers, they do not show a trace of restraint, let alone devotion; they shout and roar, almost cursing God – even if there are few signs that He is listening. Shostakovich’s songs in turn testify to his tortured self-image, dominated by overwhelming insecurity. His music, like Ustvolskaya’s, conveys the audible awareness that he was writing for deaf ears. With a minimum of notes and a maximum impact, this concert is guaranteed to be an impressive one. It marks a new step from the New European Ensemble in its ongoing quest to dust off half-forgotten masterpieces. And singers like Stotijn and Faveyts are certain to literally and figuratively plumb the depths.
Co-production 30CC
Programme
CONCERT
Oestvolskaja: Symfonie nr. 4: Gebed
Sjostakovitsj: Songs about death (selection)
Oestvolskaja: Compositie nr. 1: Dona Nobis Pacem
Sjostakovitsj: Six poems by Marina Tsvetajeva
Oestvolskaja: Symfonie nr. 5: Amen
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New European Ensemble
The New European Ensemble tells stories, through the communicative power of new music. Stories that aim to reflect, challenge, inspire and deepen our understanding of human experience and our environment. The group often combines music with film, literature, theatre, dance and visual art. The ensemble was founded in 2009 in the Netherlands by dedicated and passionate musicians from across Europe.
Christianne Stotijn
Dutch mezzo-soprano Christianne Stotijn passionately interprets songs. She has sung with orchestras led by conductors such as Bernard Haitink and Claudio Abbado. She is also active in chamber music and opera. Stotijn sang world premieres of contemporary compositions such as Michel van der Aa's Spaces of Blank and Thomas Adès' Totentanz.
Tijl Faveyts
Belgian bass Tijl Faveyts' repertoire ranges from Bach's Oratorios through Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and Mendelssohn into the 21st century. Since 2019-2020, he has been a member of the soloist ensemble of the Komische Oper Berlin. One of his recent guest appearances was as Büller in Daan Janssens' Brödeck at Opera Ballet Vlaanderen. He is also regularly asked for concerts and oratorios.
Tickets
Tickets Rang 1 €25 - Rang 2 € 23
Venue
30CC/Schouwburg
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Please use the (free!) underground bike parking garage under the Rector De Somerplein.