Foto: (c) Merlijn Doomerink Scherpdenkers: Herman Pleij and Ralph van Raat
Amsterdam, Concertgebouw — Small Hall
About the Event
Discover the elegance of piano music at Amsterdam's Concertgebouw, featuring stunning pieces by Carl Orff.
In the scherpdenkers series, presenters merge narrative with melodies to spark contemplation. Today, cultural historian Herman Pleij alongside pianist Ralph van Raat explore themes of love, passion, joy, and sorrow, inspired by Orff's Carmina Burana, dreaming together of an idyllic existence.
Please be aware that the dialogue in this concert will occur in Dutch.
Program
- Carl Orff – Carmina Burana (arr. E. Chumanchenco)
Artists
| Narrator: | Herman Pleij |
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| Piano: | Ralph van Raat |
Concertgebouw
The Concertgebouw in Amsterdam was built as a result of a public campaign aimed at financing a new Philharmonic hall. A grand Neoclassical concert hall topped with a symbolic Apollo´s lyre, it opened in 1888. In the late 20th century the Concertgebouw was renovated in order to improve the acoustics and add more space for visitors. The magnificent organ, after almost a century of service, was also restored and modernised. The Concertgebouw hosts around 600 concerts every year, ranging from big symphonic performances to jazz and pop concerts. Conveniently located at the beautiful Museumplein (Museum Square) with the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh museum right next to it, everyone will find something to their taste in one of the finest concert halls in the world!
Address
Concertgebouw, Concertgebouwplein, 10, Amsterdam, Netherlands — Google Maps
