Programme
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Canon of the XXth century
The concerts feature the most important compositions from the 20th century chamber choir music canon. All the great names - Messiaen, Schnittke, Schönberg, Ligeti and Part - are represented, along with new works for a cappella chamber choir by composers from all over Europe.
More information on www.radio4.nl/tensodagen with sound bites.
Sweelinck
Dutch composer, predecessor of Bach, who heralded the advent of the Dutch Golden Age. As a tribute all Tenso choirs perform one of his short psalms, masterpieces of Renaissance polyphony.
More information on www.jpsweelinck.nl and sweelinck.radio4.nl
Other activities
The choirs work on repertoire in open rehearsals. During workshops young European composers will work with singers and conductors on writing for choir, with attention to vocal effects, vocal range and colour and text setting.
On the open podium Dutch amateur choirs will present their achievements in the field of contemporary music. Three amateur choirs will be selected by a jury to give concerts under the direction of Tenso conductors. >
Video presentations will show the composers who write the music, the musicians who play the music, and much more. All the concerts will be introduced by enthusiastic laymen, who will give their own views on choir music of the 20th century.
programme and times subject to change