A boy and a magpie are hunting for treasures along the river shore. Monteverdi’s music forms the soundtrack for their adventure. In a sparkling world replete with colourful objects to touch, explore and use for sound production, babies and toddlers from 0 to 2 years of age discover music from 400 years ago. 

The concerts for our littlest ones during Laus Polyphoniae have become a tradition by now. With Monteverdi Dances AMUZ has found an attractive successor for the popular Concertos para Bebés. The British collective from Spitalfields Music will charm young and old with this exciting and interactive production. The performers are promising musicians from the junior projects of The Sixteen and The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.

30 August, 2014 10:00 -- hetpaleis

The Italian organist and harpsichordist Lorenzo Ghielmi will teach a master class for young, gifted harpsichordists and organists. Ghielmi is titular organist of the San Simpliciano church in Milan and has been widely acclaimed for his recordings both as a soloist and with ensembles. Spectators are welcome to attend this master class for free. 

The participating musicians will be tutored by Ghielmi in the repertoire from the Italian Renaissance up to the organ and harpsichord works of Girolamo Frescobadli. Girolamo Diruta’s Il Transilvano (Venice, 1593) will be singled out for special consideration. In addition to theoretical reflections on the technique of harpsichord- and organ-playing, this treatise also contains several remarkable compositions by Diruta. 

30 August, 2014 11:00 -- huis-happaert

A boy and a magpie are hunting for treasures along the river shore. Monteverdi’s music forms the soundtrack for their adventure. In a sparkling world replete with colourful objects to touch, explore and use for sound production, babies and toddlers from 0 to 2 years of age discover music from 400 years ago.

The concerts for our littlest ones during Laus Polyphoniae have become a tradition by now. With Monteverdi Dances AMUZ has found an attractive successor for the popular Concertos para Bebés. The British collective from Spitalfields Music will charm young and old with this exciting and interactive production. The performers are promising musicians from the junior projects of The Sixteen and The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. 

Saturday 30 August                           Sunday 31 August
10.30 a.m. ORDER                               10.30 a.m. ORDER
12.00 noon ORDER                              12.00 noon ORDER
16.00 p.m. ORDER                               16.00 p.m. ORDER

30 August, 2014 14:00 -- Het Paleis

Faithful to custom you can enjoy a well-assorted festival menu (entree + main course) before the evening concerts in AMUZ. During the marathon of madrigals this pop-up bistro serves a special Menù della Maratona.

FESTIVAL MENU: On 23, 24, 26, 27 & 28 August

Entree choose from Melanzane alla parmigiana (casserole with aubergines, courgettes, tomato, melted mozzarella & parmegiano) OR Insalata Caprese: salad with mozzarella, tomato & basil

Main course choose from Scaloppina alla Milanese (breaded veal with pasta & tomato sauce) OR Lasagna vegetale (vegetarian lasagna) OR Linguine scampi Capri (linguine with prawns in a spicy tomato sauce) 

Dessert € 6,00: Tiramisu, Panna Cotta, Tartufo

Price € 19. Festival menu SAT 23/08 ORDER | SUN 24/08 ORDER | TUE 26/08 ORDER | WED 27/08 ORDER | THU 28/08 ORDER

MENÙ DELLA MARATONA: On 29 & 30 August
06.00 p.m.: buffet of homemade pizzas
08.00 p.m.: evening concert 
09.15 p.m.: buffet of Italian Specialities (Saltimbocca alla Romana, Pasta Vongole, Polpetta Pomodoro, Lasagna, Patate al forno …)
10.15 p.m.: late evening concert 

Price: € 24. Menù della Maratona FRI 29/08 ORDER | SAT 30/08 ORDER

Concert tickets are not included. Advance booking is required.

30 August, 2014 16:00 -- AMUZ

AMUZ engages three top ensembles for a marathon performance of Monteverdi’s first five madrigal books. Nearly all works will be executed: a rare privilege to hear the evolution throughout the volumes. The finale will be the Lamento d’Arianna from book six, characteristic of Claudio’s later oeuvre.

Claudiana Ensemble, with Roberta Invernizzi and Luca Pianca, will kick off on Friday with book one and two. There follows a nocturne by Peter Kooij and his Sette Voci. They bring music from book three. The marathon of Monteverdi’s madrigals will be continued on Saturday by La Venexiana, conducted by Claudio Cavina. In an evening concert and a nocturne book four, five and six will be performed.

For those who are seriously interested in eating well, Ristorante da Claudia serves on both days a Marathon Menu: a gourmet festival meal.

PROGRAMME

Friday 29 August
06.00 p.m.: Ristorante da Claudio – Menù della Maratona ORDER
7.15 p.m.: Introduction by Ignace Bossuyt
08.00 p.m.: Ensemble Claudiana dir. by Luca Pianca – Libro I & II ORDER
10.15 p.m.: Sette Voci dir. by Peter Kooij –  Libro III ORDER

Zaterdag 30 augustus
06.00 p.m: Ristorante da Claudio – Menù della Maratona ORDER
7.15 p.m.: Introduction by Ignace Bossuyt
08.00 p.m: La Venexiana dir. by Claudio Cavina – Libro IV ORDER
10.15 p.m.: La Venexiana dir. by Claudio Cavina – Libro V & Lamento d’Arianna ORDER

30 August, 2014 18:00 -- AMUZ

AMUZ engages three top ensembles for a marathon performance of Monteverdi’s first five madrigal books. Nearly all works will be executed: a rare privilege to hear the evolution throughout the volumes. The finale will be the Lamento d’Arianna from book six, characteristic of Claudio’s later oeuvre. 

Claudiana Ensemble, with Roberta Invernizzi and Luca Pianca, will kick off on Friday with book one and two. There follows a nocturne by Peter Kooij and his Sette Voci. They bring music from book three. The marathon of Monteverdi’s madrigals will be continued on Saturday by La Venexiana, conducted by Claudio Cavina. In an evening concert and a nocturne book four, five and six will be performed. For those who are seriously interested in eating well, Ristorante da Claudia serves on both days a  arathon Menu: a gourmet festival meal. 

20.00
La Venexiana: Libro IV
22.15
La Venexiana: Libro V & Lamento d’Arianna

30 August, 2014 20:00 -- AMUZ