Get ready for a hypnotizing concert night. A hypnotizing concert night that works with repetition. Repetition of sounds and tones, repetition of words and notes. In short: the pulsating, psychedelic experience of an evening dominated by the minimalist movement. Let yourself be immersed and carried away in an unstoppable flow of music. Power surges guaranteed in the iconic scores of Philip Glass, Steve Reich, David Lang, Wim Mertens and Michael Nyman. BL!NDMAN Strings is right by our side in all this repetitiveness. Hold on to your seats!
programme
Philip Glass
Glassworks: Opening
3 Songs for Mixed Choir A Cappella: No. 3, Pierre de soleil
Truman Sleeps
Steve Reich
Clapping Music
Triple Quartet
David Lang
The Writings: No. 2, If I Am Silent (After the Book of Esther)
Michael Nyman
Rochester’s Farewell
The Heart Asks Pleasure First
Thomas Jennefelt
Villarosa Sequences: No. 3, Villarosa Sarialdi
Wim Mertens
Hedgehog’s Skin
+ POST-CONCERT: REPEATREPEATREPEAT by Sander De Keere
Less in a world of more. Multi-instrumentalist and composer Sander De Keere takes you on a repetitive journey through various ensembles, drawing influences from minimal music. "There is a unique tension between our need to slow down and our hurried way of living. That tension inspires my music."
with the support of Beside Tax Shelter and the Belgian Tax Shelter
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programme notes
Minimalism aimed to reduce music to its essence, creating a direct line of communication between composer, performer, and listener. Immerse yourself in the music with programme notes by Aurélie Walschaert.
readminimalism in cinema
Minimalism: a style of music that also frequently appears in cinema. Discover some remarkable minimalist soundtracks in this selection by film journalist Robin Broos.
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Have a look into what started it all for Steve Reich and other personal anecdotes.
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Philip Glass started his career in film as an assistant to Ravi Shankar, and has since composed music for over fifty films. While his early works were often abstract, by the mid-1970s his focus had turned to the stage. Watch this video where Glass reflects on his creative journey.
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