Playhouses, stage pubs, cultural centres, dance halls, concert halls, theatrical societies and ensembles engage in a joint venture and turn Antwerp into one big stage. Around the clock activities and performances will be available all over the downtown area. If you wish, you can continue for 24 hours. Even staying over on stage is possible. The 24 hours of the stage start on Saturday 14 January 2012 at 12 a.m. and run through Sunday 15 January at 12 a.m. One ticket offers right of access to all participating venues. Advance booking starts from the end of October 2011 at Info Cultuur for the price of €12. On the day itself you can buy a ticket at the box office of the venues for €14. Youngsters under 24 pay €6. Further information and a detailed programme visit www.24uurvanhetpodium.be.
I.c.w. Prospekta

14 January, 2012 22:59 -- AMUZ

Playhouses, stage pubs, cultural centres, dance halls, concert halls, theatrical societies and ensembles engage in a joint venture and turn Antwerp into one big stage. Around the clock activities and performances will be available all over the downtown area. If you wish, you can continue for 24 hours. Even staying over on stage is possible. The 24 hours of the stage start on Saturday 14 January 2012 at 12 a.m. and run through Sunday 15 January at 12 a.m. One ticket offers right of access to all participating venues. Advance booking starts from the end of October 2011 at Info Cultuur for the price of €12. On the day itself you can buy a ticket at the box office of the venues for €14. Youngsters under 24 pay €6. Further information and a detailed programme visit www.24uurvanhetpodium.be.
I.c.w. Prospekta

 

The Golden Glows plays lullaby “Sun & moon & stars” AB Session from ancienne belgique on Vimeo.

15 January, 2012 10:00 -- AMUZ

“Listening to Debussy’s music is like penetrating into a dream world, an unknown and suddenly immensely rich world of sounds acting like an intoxicating perfume”: the musicians of the Oxalys ensemble are totally enthralled by Claude Debussy. With their special passion for the music of the Belle Epoque they will pay special attention to their hero, whose 150th birthday will be celebrated in 2012. Debussy proved his mettle by pioneering an entirely new, impressionist style that was to determine the further evolution of western music, leaving behind traditional harmonic syntax, romantic melodiousness and pompous orchestrations. Oxalys is an ensemble for chamber music with a distinct profile and a strong international reputation, playing on period instruments for this occasion. This group will take you along into the wondrous world of Claude Debussy and contemporaries Joseph Jongen, Jacques Ibert and Albert Roussel.

Performers
Toon Fret, flute | Shirly Laub, violin | Elisabeth Smalt, viola | Martijn Vink, cello | Annie Lavoisier, harp

Programme
Claude Debussy: Syrinx – Sonata for flute, viola & harp | Joseph Jongen: Deux pièces en trio for flute, cello & harp, op. 80 | Albert Roussel: Sérénade for flute, violin, viola, cello & harp, op. 30 | Jacques Ibert: Trio for violin, cello & harp

22 January, 2012 14:00 -- AMUZ

For the third time AMUZ, HERMESensemble and De Veerman undertake a joint venture concerning the question: how does the future sound? Composers Bram Van Camp and Hanne Deneire serve again as coaches for this initiative, inviting youngsters between 12 and 20 to submit their compositions for ensemble. The most interesting works from each age category will be performed during a real concert by the professional musicians of the HERMESensemble. Such an exercise can result in splendid achievements, witness the previous editions of The Times They Are a Changin’ in 2008 and 2010. Be a witness yourself this year!

Performers
HERMESensemble

Coaches
Hanne Deneire & Bram Van Camp

29 January, 2012 14:00 -- AMUZ

The tremendous popularity of the recorder in 17th-century England had a conspicuous impact on concert life in the 18th century. The instrument was so popular in this area that the recorder was also known as the ‘English flute’. Experiments to develop new types of flute were therefore bound to come. Thus models originated that were directly derived from the ‘common flute’ (treble recorder), for example the small ‘sixth flute’ and the lower ‘voice flute’. For each of these types of flute special compositions were written. More precisely composers from the entourage of Händel wrote gems that are seldom heard on concert stages today. From this rich repertoire flautist Patrick Denecker was delighted to select a concert programme. He brings along some experienced musicians who have known each other for a long time: together they form the brand-new ensemble RedHerring!

Performers
Birgit Goris, violin | Michiyo Kondo, violin | Kaori Uemura, viol | Jan Bontinck, cello | Benoît Vanden Bemden, violone & double bass | Guy Penson, harpsichord | Patrick Denecker, recorders & artistic direction

Programme
Works by William Croft, Henry Purcell, John Baston, William Babell, Francesco Barsanti, Nicola Matteis & Robert Woodcock

05 February, 2012 14:00 -- AMUZ

In Beethoven’s days Haydn had just pioneered the transition of the cello from an accompanying basso continuo instrument to a versatile medium that could also bring lyrical melodies and counterpoints. Subsequently, Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the first great composers who started writing music for the cello as a solo instrument. You will hear Beethoven’s first three cello sonatas, the last of which subtly paves the way for the romantic movement.

The Dutchman Ronald Brautigam is one of the biggest names in the world of the keyboard and an authority in the field of Beethoven. Music critics have showered superlatives on him. The Swiss cellist Christian Poltéra managed to profile himself internationally as a rising star during the past decade, playing with many celebrities. Together on the AMUZ stage these two top soloists will indubitably offer magic!

Performers
Christian Poltéra, cello | Ronald Brautigam, forte piano

Programme
BEETHOVEN: Cello Sonata no 1 in F major op 5 no 1 (ca 22 min) | Cello Sonata no 2 in g minor op 5 no 2  (ca 23 min) | Cello Sonata no 3 in A major op 69 (ca 26 min)

12 February, 2012 14:00 -- AMUZ