Project Man - Lezing & Liederencyclus
Song cycle by Ilse van de Kasteelen for soprano, cello and flute, inspired by five sculptures by visual artist Othilia Verdurmen
In Project Man, visual artist Othilia Verdurmen explores male identity and the human body as a landscape. This exploration resulted in five striking sculptures, each with its own distinct character, ranging from the adventurous Odysseus to the tender Copper Man.
Singer and composer Ilse van de Kasteelen has translated these figures into five musical portraits. The lyrics will be available during the concert. Ilse will perform the works together with cellist Viola de Hoog and flautist Janine Abbas, bringing visual art and music together in a unique dialogue.
Before the concert, at 8:00 PM, Othilia will give an illustrated introduction, featuring images and photographs that shed light on the creative process behind this multifaceted project. The concert begins at 8:30 PM.
Project Man – Song Cycle, performed by:
Janine Abbas, flute
Viola de Hoog, cello
Ilse van de Kasteelen, vocals and compositions
Click here to read an article by art historian Jet van der Sluis about Othilia's sculptures (in Dutch).
VENUE RENTAL CONCERT
At Splendor, you can hear the 55 musicians who are part of Splendor, as well as the guests they invite. This is reflected in the title, for example: ‘Felix Schlarmann presents…’ or 'Splendor presents...'.
But Splendor is also a space for musicians from outside our community. They can rent our spaces for concerts, releases, try-outs, and other events. This concert is one such venue rental: a performance by external musicians, organised on their own initiative.