Natalon Kwartet speelt Simeon ten Holt - 22 en 23 april passe-partout

Natalon Quartet plays Canto Ostinato (April 22) and Meandres (April 23) by Simeon ten Holt in De Duif.

The Natalon Quartet (formerly Rondane Quartet) plays two works by the Bergen composer Simeon ten Holt in De Duif. Pianist Robert Lambermont maintained a close relationship with the composer, who wrote about this in his memoirs: “Robert understood best that the performance of the full-length pieces (after Canto Ostinato) cannot simply be arranged with a few rehearsals or by skilled pianists, but presupposes a period of maturation that amounts to a difficult process of conquest.”

The pianists of the Natalon Quartet, praised for their renditions of the five full-length compositions van Ten Holt for four keyboard instruments, have been making music together for over eighteen years. This translates into unparalleled and crystal clear interplay. Four wings, one sound.

Canto Ostinato - Tuesday April 22, 8:15 PM

Canto Ostinato inspires, moves and makes you forget the time. The Natalon Quartet, four Fazioli grand pianos and De Duif: the perfect ingredients for an unforgettable musical adventure for both the audience and the pianists. These Canto Ostinato performances are now part of a festive concert tradition at Stadsherstel, in which the authentic sound of Simeon ten Holt's music is central, the pianists continue to challenge each other musically and therefore provide a special experience every time!

< p>Meandres - Wednesday April 23, 8:15 PM

This is Ten Holt's last major composition. He compared the composition to a four-track tape with which he had worked extensively in the 1970s. In principle, each pianist plays one track, but may also switch tracks if desired. There is a repetition structure as we know it from Canto Ostinato, but the parts are more clearly divided into four layers.