Category: YOUNG AND DIFFERENT

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Milk it Punk

Pynarello plays String Quartet No. 11, ‘Quartetto Serioso’, arranged for string orchestra by Ludwig van Beethoven, alongside two new compositions: the song cycle A Lock Without a Key by the Dutch composer and pianist Thomas Beijer, and the Nirvana-inspired punk suite Milk it Punk by Pynarello’s own violinist and composer Jeffrey Bruinsma. A program brimming with energy and emotion! In that category, Beethoven and Nirvana prove to be a great combination, alongside a brand-new song cycle by Thomas Beijer that stems from the days when everyone had to keep a low profile.

For Pynarello, the timeless quality of Beethoven’s music connects seamlessly with the music of top Dutch musicians Thomas Beijer and Jeffrey Bruinsma. Thomas wrote his song cycle A Lock Without a Key during the pandemic, as inspiration for soprano Laetitia Gerards, the soloist in this production.

Mid-January – mid-February 2027 and upon request
Macho’s

In Machos, Pynarello ventures into the rough and unpolished landscape of Southern European baroque music, in search of the macho and the anti-macho. Are machos always men? Can a macho also be sensitive? Is there a macho hidden in everyone? And can something be done about it?

All stereotypes of the macho are explored, challenged, and played with. The concert is one big battle between musicians, the dutch breakdancer Neo Janes, and composers, in which everyone fights for their place. There is, of course, muscle music by virtuoso macho composers like Vivaldi and Tartini, but in addition, Pynarello’s own violinist and composer Jeffrey Bruinsma explores the anti-macho in an overture written by himself.

Mid-April – mid-May 2027 and upon request
Romani!

In Romani!, Pynarello takes the audience on an adventurous and energetic musical journey inspired by the ancient paths of the Romani people. The journey begins in India, where the roots of Romani culture lie, and travels through the Middle East to Europe. Everywhere the Romani went, they both influenced and were influenced by the local cultures.

Alongside traditional Roma music, Pynarello performs classical pieces by Telemann, infused with a Roma spirit. This German Baroque composer was deeply impressed by the fiery improvisations he heard the Romani playing in cafés, and often incorporated elements of their music into his compositions.
Pynarello brings this rich blend to life together with three outstanding soloists: Romanian cymbal and accordion virtuoso Vasile Nedea, Niti Ranjan Biswas brings sophisticated rhythms to life on his tabla and Dutch guitarist Faifie Reinhardt, who embodies the swing and soul of gypsy jazz.

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A Book of Hours

A Book of Hours is a captivating interdisciplinary stage work combining stop-motion film, live choreography, and contemporary classical music into a poetic meditation on the mysteries of time.

Inspired by the medieval Book of Hours, the piece explores how we structure our days through Baroque influences, everyday objects, and some of the world’s last speaking clocks. On stage, animated human figures, choreographed musicians, and mechanical toys merge in an impressive 50-minute multimedia performance.

The music is composed by renowned composer Kate Neal and performed live by the award-winning Rubiks Collective. Visual design is by artists Sal Cooper and Gerard Van Dyck.

A Book of Hours premiered in September 2023 at Dancehouse Melbourne/Naarm (Australia) and was praised by the press as a fascinating puzzle and an immersive meditation on time.

Rubiks Collective - A Book of Hours © Darren Gill

Rubiks Collective - A Book of Hours © Darren Gill

 

 

 

February – April 2026, Summer 2026 and upon request
Max Richter Four Seasons Recomposed with dance: four seasons changed

four seasons changed reimagines Max Richter’s iconic music Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi – The Four Seasons as a choreographed reflection on change as a powerful, yet vulnerable mode of living. BRYGGEN string ensemble not only plays but moves throughout the performance in endlessly varying patterns. Alongside the musicians, a solitary dancer weaves between the strings, both acting as a counterpart and highlighting the emotional structure of the composition.

Upon request
WEATHER

A treat for the eyes and ears: heavenly sounds accompanied by stunning visuals in a unique 360° sound experience. A musical and visual journey in a unique setting. BRYGGEN brings the cult piece Weather (1997) by Michael Gordon to life as a musical tour de force. This is combined with soundscapes by sound artist Chris Watson and visuals by Spanish filmmaker Carlos Casas, creating a musical tour de force.

Award-winning sound recording engineer Chris Watson has worked on some of the BBC’s most beloved documentaries, including David Attenborough’s Frozen Planet and The Life of Birds. For this project, Chris revisited his extensive archive to create an immersive sound installation that accompanies the hour-long performance by the string orchestra.

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Waltz with Bashir

Anyone who has already seen Waltz with Bashir on the big screen knows what an overwhelming experience the film is. With his unique, animated documentary, director Ari Folman is rooting in his own past and memories of the Lebanese civil war. Through conversations with his army comrades, the horrors of the time very gradually seep back in. Waltz with Bashir pushed the boundaries of genre, winning film award after film award: a Golden Globe, a César, and also… a European Film Award for Max Richter’s haunting soundtrack. Rightly so, because with his rarefied strings and rich synthesizer soundscapes, the British composer pumped every frame full of emotion.

© Waltz with Bashir /
Sony Pictures Classics

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Tales from the Woods – Nordic Folk

In Scandinavia, traditional music goes hand in hand with classical music. Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg knew like no other how to incorporate folk music into his scores like no other. The Danish String Quartet played a CD full of arrangements of their beloved Scandinavian folk music ‘Wood Works’, for ‘four simple instruments made of wood’. BRYGGEN performs these folk, Norwegian melodies in their version for string ensemble.

E. Grieg: Holberg Suite
A. Pärt: Summa
P. Vasks: Lonely Angel for violin and strings
E. Grieg: The Last Spring
Wood Works selection traditional (arr. Danish String Quartet)

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SCHEHERAZADE – A Tale

“Scheherazade has always fascinated me,” says Simone Menezes about the character from the collection of tales known as One Thousand and One Nights, the inspiration for Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s symphonic poem, among many other works. But the stereotypical depictions in literature, music, and film hardly do justice to this fabled storyteller: “Scheherazade’s greatness goes far beyond that—she represents an archetype of female heroism.” Based on a new chamber arrangement of Rimsky-Korsakov’s music, Menezes and her Ensemble K have created a concert project including excerpts from One Thousand and One Nights, ancient love poetry, and newly written dialogue to provide a contemporary look at this legendary character. A panel discussion on the preceding evening will explore additional perspectives.

Cast:

14 musicians (string quintet, wind quintet, trumpet, trombone, percussion and piano)
2 narrators
Conductor: Simone Menezes

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COSMOS
The Planets from Gustav Holst (…and Jung’s Archetypes)

Archetypes are like ancient characters living within our soul—invisible figures that guide and shape who we are. They are echoes of the past, like the shadow of a sage, the heart of a lover, or the courage of a warrior, dwelling within each of us.

Every archetype is a universal image that we all recognize, even without having seen it before—like stars in an inner sky that illuminate our dreams, our choices, and our challenges. These archetypes are always present, whispering stories of our lives and revealing paths that transcend time.

The planets can be associated with personality archetypes, reflecting both astrology and the universal aspects of the human psyche as described by Carl Jung. In Gustav Holst’s The Planets, we find a rich tapestry that captures not only the cosmic energy of the planets but also the profound archetypes they represent.

Today, we delve into the concept of archetypes by associating each musical movement of Holst’s work with the archetypes that reside within each of us.

Cast:
ENSMEBLE K and Simone Menezes
Narrator: Volodia Serra

Repertoire :
Nicolas Bacri – Via-Lactea/zodiaque 5 min
Gustav Holst – The planets (orchestration George Morton)
I. Mars, the bringer of War – The Warrior
II. Venus, the bringer of Peace – The Lover
III. Mercury, the winged messenger – The explorer
IV. Jupiter, the bringer of Jollity – The King
V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age – The wiser
VI. Uranus, The Magician – The magician
VII. Neptune, the Mystic – The mystic

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Hyunji Kim

W. A. Mozart: Piano Sonata in B flat Major K 570 (18 min)
F. Chopin: 4 Mazurkas Op. 17 (13 min)
C. Debussy: Études pour piano, Livre II (27 min)

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Anna Pismak

F. Chopin: Ballade No.1 in g-minor, Op.23 (9 min)
R. Schumann: Drei Fantasiestücke, Op.111 (11 min)
P. Tchaikovsky: Grand Sonata in G-major, Op.37 (29 min)

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Isa Trotta

J. S. Bach: Partita No. 2 in C Minor BWV 826 (20 min)
L. v. Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 9 in E Major Op. 14 No. 1 (15 min)
R. Schumann: Faschingsschwank aus Wien Op. 26 (22 min)

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BRUCKNER 6, 7, 8, 9 – 2024 200th anniversary of Anton Bruckner
with Joolz Gale, direction

A. Bruckner:
Symphony No. 6 in A major WAB 106, arr. Gale *Premiere*
Symphony No. 7 E major WAB 107, arr. Gale *premiere*
Synphony No. 8 C minor WAB 108, arr. Gale
Symphony No. 9 in D minor WAB 109, arr. Gale