BL!NDMAN [drums], Griet De Geyter, Jill Jeschek
On the Secrets of Water
Very few composers have succeeded in milking the ‘soft power’ of percussion like Kaija Saariaho. On the Secrets of Water is a tribute to this sophisticated Finnish composer, who died in 2023.
At the centre is her work Trois Rivières, played in two versions: one for one percussionist, and one for four. Saariaho is also amazing in using electronics to make her palette of timbres subtle and mysterious.
This is even more the case, if that’s possible, for the other works on the programme, in which a flute and a soprano, respectively, meander through endless shades of sound.
BL!NDMAN is an outstanding contemporary ensemble that treasure and propagate Saariaho’s music. Their [drums] ‘department’ is the dream team of in-house expertise, capable of revealing all the nuances in Saariaho’s sound sculptures.
Programme
INTRO (Dutch only)
Stijn Paredis
CONCERT
Works by Saariaho:
Trois Rivières Delta 1 NoaNoa
Trois Rivières Delta 2 Lonh
Trois Rivières Delta 3 Laconisme de l’aile
Trois Rivières
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Saariaho is also amazing in using electronics to make her palette of timbres subtle and mysterious
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BL!NDMAN [drums]
BL!NDMAN [drums] inspires and explores sonic worlds with rhythmic adventurousness. The quartet was formed in 2006 in the context of master classes and workshops for young musicians organised regularly by BL!NDMAN. BL!NDMAN [drums] was widely used in multidisciplinary programmes from the beginning. The quartet's love of film, visual media and sound experimentation stimulates new musical adventures.
Griet De Geyter
Belgian soprano Griet De Geyter is known for her versatility and expressive interpretations, which range from early polyphony to contemporary music. She has performed with ensembles such as Collegium Vocale Gent, Il Gardellino and die Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin. Through her involvement with BL!NDMAN [vox], she explored the interfaces between early music, contemporary sounds and experimental performance.
Jill Jeschek
German flutist Jill Jeschek has been solo piccolo with Brussels Philharmonic since 2017. As an orchestral musician, she has worked with leading orchestras such as l'Orchestre de la Monnaie and the Lucerne Festival Orchestra conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Since 2022, she has been teaching piccolo and orchestral parts at KASK Conservatory Ghent. Jeschek is a member of CAROUSEL and flutist of the BREEZE Woodwind Quintet.
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