Nieuwe Blik Terug: Armenian Composers (Dutch spoken)
About the event
In Nieuwe Blik Terug, musician, presenter and documentary maker Orville Breeveld puts the spotlight on composers and musicians who are unjustly overlooked. This edition of Nieuwe Blik Terug (New Perspective) focuses on Armenian composers, with Soghomon Gevorgi Soghomonian, better known as Komitas (1869-1935), as its shining centrepiece. This priest, composer, choir director and ethnomusicologist avant la lettre devoted his life to collecting and studying Armenian folk melodies, which he wanted to elevate to art music. Please note: narration during this concert is in Dutch. An unforgettable musical experience For lovers of chamber music the Recital Hall is the venue of choice. You can hear the musicians breathe and you can practically touch them. This hall is also cherished by musicians for its beautiful acoustics and direct contact with the audience. In the Recital Hall you can hear the best musicians of our time. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Recital Hall for yourself!
