Wynold Verweij De laatste jaren is veel geklaagd over de aarzeling van de grote concertorganisaties om hedendaagse (klassieke) muziek serieus te nemen. Koudwatervrees, chronische bekrompenheid, druk van conservatieve sponsors, angst voor lege zalen en hoge productiekosten (electronics, video) – noem maar op. Maar toch lijkt er zo nu en dan een streepje licht waar teContinue reading “Ze zijn er weer: de muzikale smaakmakers uit de 20e en 21e eeuw”
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The universe vibrates, we vibrate with it
Rothko Chapel is Morton Feldman’s tribute to Mark Rothko. WYNOLD VERWEIJ spoke to Rakhi Singh of Manchester Collective, which is performing the piece in Antwerp. ‘We want to make people feel like they are in the chapel.’ “His images go right to the edge of the canvas. I wanted to create the same effect withContinue reading “The universe vibrates, we vibrate with it”
Alfonso Gómez paints Morton Feldman with light and air
The Spanish-German pianist Alfonso Gómez has dared to put Morton Feldman’s last three piano works on CD. His interpretation is remarkably light and sparkling, adding a new element to the meditative sound world of this American composer. The piano was the favourite instrument of Morton Feldman (1926 – 1987). “What is the difference between anContinue reading “Alfonso Gómez paints Morton Feldman with light and air”
Feldman’s sparkling harmonies by Het Collectief
Last Sunday, a few dozen listeners gave themselves over to Morton Feldman’s trio For Philip Guston for over four hours. With an unlikely degree of concentration, the three musicians of Het Collectief were able to convey a sense of adventure and freshness as if every note were new. By Wynold Verweij One of the characteristicsContinue reading “Feldman’s sparkling harmonies by Het Collectief”