18th – 27th May. Operadagen Rotterdam proves the diversity and relevance of today’s opera and music theatre. All sorts of…
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Chalo Correia grew up in Angola but moved to Portugal over twenty years ago and, consequently, his unique sound contains elements and influences from both countries. His music is based on traditional styles such as the semba, rebita, rumba and kazacuta but the Portugese influence is clear
Cry Havoc is a fast moving, ever changing kaleidoscope, bringing laughter one moment, tears the next. In this virtuoso performance Stephan Wolfert carries his audience with him every step of the way, often into dark unfamiliar corners where otherwise they would be loath to tread . . . The performance, and indeed the writing, is a tour de force
Henk Helmantel mainly paints church-interiors and still lives. Experts call him a master of realism or one of the ‘northern realists’. The still-lives certainly are realistic . . .
The creators of SOUL #2 Performers, Jérôme Meyer and Isabelle Chaffaud, set out to break down the notorious fourth wall, the invisible barrier between audience and performers and were immediately successful. With only a few chairs and stools around the edge of the room it was clear this was not going to be an event for mere spectators.
Jean Brusselmans is perhaps less known than his fellow painter, Rik Wouters, with whom he shared a studio . . . This is very well conceived exhibition with ample explanations along the way to show the work of a quiet artist who was, for a long time, eclipsed by the show-manship of his contemporaries.
I have to confess to not being much acquainted with Harry Partch before this concert. I would now consider myself a fan . . . The Amsterdam based Scordatura Ensemble is a leading exponent and promoter of his work and their too short concert at the Korzo last night was a joyous voyage of discovery.
Why Gouda? Pieter Pourbus was born here, around 1523. He painted one of his alter pieces for Gouda’s Sint Janskerk (Saint John’s church). This church, known for its stained glass and on the UNESCO heritage list, lies next the museum . . . In many of his paintings, Pourbus mixes Medieval and Renaissance influences.
After Saturday’s fast and furious gigs at the Paard it was nice to sit quietly and listen to the more measured and subtler tones of South Korean composer and multi-instrumentalist Park Jiha. This has been an extraordinary and popular Festival seriously marred by ticketing issues
