"And, as mentioned, it became an unforgettable experience. A performance of this piece has a ritualistic quality, and with Wispelwey, this is heightened by the expressions on his face and body. When beginning a phrase, he would puff out his cheeks (sometimes audibly), and during the ethereally charged glissandi, he would dramatically release his cello at the end, as if it had suddenly become electrically charged."Trouw
"[...] as I heard someone say while leaving the Muziekgebouw: ‘Tonight, we truly experienced something special!’ I wholeheartedly agreed."The New Muse
Mathilde Wantenaar (*1993) La Noche Oscura del Alma
Arvo Pärt (*1935) Parts from Kanon Pokajanen: Ode VI, Kontakion, Ikos and Prayer after the Kanon (only in Alkmaar)
Sofia Gubaidoelina (*1931) Canticle of the Sun
Cappella Amsterdam
Pieter Wispelwey cello
Enric Monfoort percussion
Marianne Soroka percussion
Daniel Reuss conductor
Photo: Pieter Wispelwey by Simon Shiff
Led by chief conductor Daniel Reuss, Cappella Amsterdam and cellist Pieter Wispelwey perform a programme for choir and cello composed of works by contemporary composers. These composers are all known for their innovative approaches to composition. They all challenge the traditional boundaries of music and constantly seek new ways to express their artistic vision.
We also enter the world of Mathilde Wantenaar, a Dutch composer whose creative vision takes a fresh look at the relationship between choir and cello with a new composition.
