programme
Leonard Evers (*1985) Icarus (new composition)
performers
Cappella Amsterdam
Laura Trompetter percussion
Nieuw Amsterdams Klarinet Kwartet
Leonard Evers conductor
Michael Wilmering Icarus
Liza Lozica Ariadne
Erik Slik Kostas
Mart van Berckel director
Sophie Kassies dramaturgy
Daphne Karstens design and costumes
background
In this poetic performance we follow the dreamy Icarus, who is determined to bring the moon down to earth. Together with his friends he experiences an exciting adventure full of unexpected challenges. A story about friendship and loneliness, boundless dreams and a daring flight beyond the boundaries of fantasy.
A sixteen-voice choir, three soloists and instrumentalists give voice to friends and unexpected helpers, as Icarus chases his dreams.
For children aged 8 and up and their parents who love grand stories, vivid imagination and fantastic music. Dare to dive in, to run, to laugh and to dream: a performance that fully immerses you in the world of Icarus and his friends.
Freely adapted from the book Rebel met Vleugels by Marcel Rooijaards.
met dank aan
Thanks to the ELJA Foundation, Cultuurfonds, and with the additional support of the Mikosara Fund, the Pette-Van Greuningen Fund, the Monnier Goudzwaard Fund, and the Daendels-Mulder Fund, this performance, Icarus, was given the chance to spread its wings.
