FRONTIERS+Andriessen Festival: Intimate Andriessen

Venue

Adrian Boult Hall, Birmingham Conservatoire

Date

Wed, 17 March, 2010 20:00

Featuring Michaela Riener, voice and Monica Germino, violin
with the Thallein Ensemble

Louis Andriessen The New Math(s) / Letter from Cathy / Le Voile du Bonheur / Shopping List of a Poisoner / Xenia
Igor Stravinsky The Owl and the Pussycat
Plus other works by Louis Andriessen

Featuring two outstanding international soloists who have worked extremely closely with Louis Andriessen over a number of years, tonight’s concert presents a range of Andriessen’s solo and chamber works, including some of his solo piano pieces. Following the event, the performers will be joined on stage by Louis Andriessen for an informal post-concert discussion with the audience.

This year's Frontiers+ Festival focuses on the music of Louis Andriessen.

At the very forefront of contemporary music for nearly 40 years, Dutch composer Andriessen has created a European brand of minimalism which draws upon influences from minimalism and jazz to Stravinsky and modernism, often delivered with the power of a rock band. Distinguished musicians contributing to Frontiers+Andriessen include the Smith Quartet, Monica Germino, Michaela Riener and resident ensemble Decibel, alongside performances by students and tutors from Birmingham Conservatoire. We are delighted that Louis Andriessen will be in residence, attending performances, working with student performers, giving composition masterclasses and receiving an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University.

All tickets available on the door: 30 minutes prior to afternoon events and 60 minutes prior to evening events.

The Festival is sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, the PRS for Music Foundation, the RVW Trust and the Holst Foundation.