Minimal Rave

This standing concert in Amare’s Conservatoriumzaal promises to be an unforgettable experience, as the New European Ensemble joins forces with HIIIT, Ensemble Klang, and Het Muziek. In this ‘Minimal Rave,’ the boundaries between concert hall and dance floor dissolve: first, immerse yourself in the hypnotic minimal music of Philip Glass, before losing yourself completely in the energetic Hoketus by Dutch star composer Louis Andriessen.

Music in Similar Motion

“The real innovation in ‘Similar Motion’ is its sense of drama. The earlier pieces were meditative, steady-state pieces that established a mood and stayed there. But ‘Similar Motion’ starts with one voice, then adds another playing a fourth above the original line, and then another playing a fourth below the original line, and finally a bass line kicks in to complete the sound. As each new voice enters, there is a dramatic change in the music.” — Philip Glass

Hoketus

In Hoketus, the core element is the hocket technique. Characteristic of this technique (which dates back to the Middle Ages) is that the notes of a melody are distributed across multiple players. The ensemble in Hoketus is divided into two identical groups—consisting of pan flute, tenor saxophone, Fender piano, piano, and congas—that complement each other and therefore never play simultaneously. Yet, there is a catch: in terms of harmony and melody, Hoketus offers a much “spicier” take on American minimalism.