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Thursday September 25 2008 / Arts & Philosophy

Felix Meritis lustrum series: Esther Apituley (viola), Rié Tanaka (piano) & Amsterdam Viola Quartet

Felix Meritis celebrates two anniversaries in 2008: The building has been in existence for 220 years, and the society Felix Meritis for 230 years. When the building was opened on 31 October 1787, the first activity of the society was an opening concert. For a hundred years there was a rich tradition of giving concerts in the Concert Hall. This tradition will be brought back to life. In each concert you will hear something of the rich musical life of the 18^th century.

Julius Röntgen was director of the Department of Music of Felix Meritis from 1886 to 1888. He organized chamber music soirées not only for members of the society but also for the general public. Those concerts were praised by the press. Röntgen presented a new repertoire with compositions by Dutch and other composers.

Programme
Julius Röntgen Sonate in c
Onno Krijn 3 1/2 Souvenir
Merlijn Twaalfhoven Majority Deviation
Maurice Horsthuis Rode Loper (Red Carpet); Buigzaamheid (Flexibility)
Esther Apituley Break!
Joost v/d Goor Solo Viola
Huub de Vriend Een ongewone nonnenkap (An unusual nun cap, inspired by a story of G. Boccacio); Funky stuff
Rita Hijmans Two viola pieces
Henri Broeren Solo Viola

This series is organized in cooperation with Stichting Kamermuziek Amsterdam and made possible by SNS REAAL Fund.

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