From and to Infinity
Sunday jan 29 | 14:15 Orgelpark Amsterdam
๐๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐๐ฐ ๐๐ฏ๐ง๐ช๐ฏ๐ช๐ต๐บ is a composition by Niels Brouwer, originally written in 2019 for the 70-piece bamboo flute orchestra Molucca Bamboowind Orchestra from Ambon City.
For this performance at the Orgelpark, Brouwer has written new arrangements for a unique line-up of organs, recorders, kora, guitar and voice.
In these new arrangements, Monica Akihary and Niels Brouwer, who together form Boi Akih, play together with Hungarian recorder player Dodรณ Kis, kora player Sekou Dioubate from Guinea and pianist and improviser Nora Mulder.
๐๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐๐ฐ ๐๐ฏ๐ง๐ช๐ฏ๐ช๐ต๐บ comprises four movements: The Sea, Dryland, The City and Joy. Pieces originally composed for the bamboo orchestra – from piccolo to bass bamboo flute – are now performed by Nora Mulder on a variety of organs, including the Utopa Baroque organ and the Sauer organ. The arrangements make optimal use of the Orgelpark’s wide range of organs. Together, the musicians explore all sound possibilities, leaving plenty of room for improvisation.
Monica Akihary, lyrics and voice
Niels Brouwer, composition, guitars
Sekou Dioubate,ย 35-string kora
Dodรณ kis , soprano, alto, tenor and paetzold bass recorder
Nora Mulder, organs
