Stringendo – Conservatorium Maastricht String Orchestra
Schedule
Thu Oct 17 2024 at 07:30 pm
Location
Bonnefantenstraat 15, 6211 KL Maastricht, Netherlands | Maastricht, LI
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- Free admission, no reservation required - Be welcome to an unforgettable evening of inspiring music with the Conservatorium Maastricht string orchestra in concert: STRINGendo! Featuring Yuzuko Horigome and Arjan Tien.
Programme
Samuel Barber (1910-1981) – Adagio for Strings
Peter Mennin (1923-1983) – Fantasia for Strings
Frank Bridge (1879-1941) – Lament for Strings
Béla Bartók (1881-1945) – Divertimento for Strings
Barber’s Adagio for Strings is perhaps the most famous piece of the night, evoking deep emotion through its meditative, wave-like structure.
Mennin’s Fantasia for Strings, composed at just 11 years old, is an early showcase of his compositional style—transparent and accessible, perfect for newcomers.
Bridge’s Lament for Strings is a poignant tribute to a young victim of World War I, filled with sorrow and reflection.
Bartók’s Divertimento for Strings offers a blend of Hungarian folk rhythms, Baroque influences, and modern harmonies, with both joyful and darker movements.
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Where is it happening?
Bonnefantenstraat 15, 6211 KL Maastricht, Netherlands, Bonnefantenstraat 15, 6211 KL Maastricht, Nederland,Maastricht, NetherlandsEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
