Musicians of the Concertgebouworkest are zipping with composer and saxophonist Olaf Zwetsloot and his band THE NEWS between present and past in a thrilling musical mix.
About this concert
Travel through time with violinist Leonie Bot and musical all rounder Olaf Zwetsloot, who have created a vibrant edition of Bijlmer Klassiek. Together with their colleagues from the Concertgebouworkest and THE NEWS they unravel an international tapestry of styles, from classical, jazz and funk to minimal music, hip hop and more. The musicians bring influences from the Netherlands, Mexico, Suriname and Cuba, and the colours of those backgrounds shimmer throughout the programme. One moment we are immersed in Zwetsloot’s own pieces, alive with the pulse of modern life in Amsterdam Zuidoost, then we zip to the worlds of Chopin, Stravinsky and Prokofiev, where classical refinement and contemporary energy are drawn together in a single captivating experience.
Bijlmer Klassiek
At Bijlmer Klassiek, a great variety of musical styles meet. Here, musicians from all possible genres and backgrounds work closely with members of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, resulting in a series of unique, groundbreaking concerts each season.
The next concerts in the Bijlmer Klassiek series will take place on Saturday 14 March and Sunday 31 May.