programme
Leonard Evers (*1985) Moggûh!
performers
Explanation
Ah, Cappella!
Bart Oomen direction
explanation
What does delicious food sound like? What does it sound like when you are angry? What sounds sad? What does boredom sound like? How do you sing happiness? All issues are addressed during the performance Moggûh! For children ages 6 through 9.
We follow a “normal” day in the life of a child, where voice and emotion take center stage. Children’s songs from around the world and beautiful choral music by Sweelinck, as well as newly composed music, create a whimsical, touching, and magical musical world on stage. Brushing teeth might lead to a murmuring and giggling Bach chorale, a lively Surinamese counting song turns a boring math lesson into a celebration, and a baby is comforted with a beautiful Turkish lullaby.
During the performance, the children sing along with the members of Ah, Cappella! and are enchanted by magically beautiful pieces from the choral repertoire ranging from Sweelinck to Ligeti. We create this performance together with the singers of Ah, Cappella!, director Bart Oomen, education developer Emma Rekers, and composer/arranger Leonard Evers, who also has artistic leadership over this project.