Facebook and blogs are less modern than we think. Intimate emotions were also generously shared in the nineteenth century. Our ancestors were not glued to a computer screen only. Behind their desktop they worked on the social media of their time: poems, novels and passionate music. The favorite topic: love.
Love in many facets is central to this programme full of hot-blooded romance. Covered works of Schubert, Mendelssohn, Schumann and Brahms. Composers who was star status. Also surprises by lesser-known contemporaries. Particular the compositions for choir with piano quartet or piano trio. Repertoire that you don't often hear.
This beautiful music by the best possible ensembles play hear is a godsend. The Dutch Chamber Choir needs no introduction as top ensemble. The singers are led by their new Chief conductor Risto Joost. Pärt's Johannes-Passion conducted last season when he praised faithful ' steady hand and clear ear ' and ' the human warmth "that he put in the piece. The Storioni Trio is by the NRC awarded ' the flagship of Dutch culture '. From enthusiasm for the seamless interplay of the three musicians and their passionate musical joy.
Cast and Creative team for Von der Liebe at Nieuwe Kerk
Risto Joost-conductor Storioni Trio-violist Heleen Cool-soprano Jacob Schweppe-baritone