"Ástor Piazzolla" - a concert in honor of this world-famous Argentinian music composer
Why go to a concert?
– this is a gem of the Dutch music scene
– the Dutch king himself invites them x times a year to his palace
– it's like Jarek Nohavice in the Czech Republic (sells out at the snap of a finger)
– they will play in the Czech Republic for the first time and also for the last time
The Carel Kraayenhof Quartet will honor their musical idol Astor Piazzolla on the occasion of his hundredth birthday. For bandoneonist Carel Kraayenhof, Astor Piazzolla is a musical godfather, a true hero who influenced and shaped his entire life. Kraayenhof's performance at the Dutch royal wedding left many people deeply moved by Piazzolla's melancholy and powerful music.
If Carel is Piazzolla's musical child, then bassist Jaap Branderhorst and violinist Bert Vos are his grandsons. Pianist Juan Pablo Dobal from Buenos Aires also had a warm relationship with Piazzolla's music at a young age. He accompanied Amelita Baltar, Astor's lover and the first performer of his ballads and songs. These four tangueros have been touring the world together for more than 10 years with their Sexteto Canyengue and the Carel Kraayenhof Ensemble. They also recorded eight CDs together. They have now created the Carel Kraayenhof Quartet especially for this theater concert program.
In "Celebrating Piazzolla", instrumental treasures alternate with colorful personal stories from Carel and his musical companions.
