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Diederik van der Laag

Diederik van der Laag's Daughter of the Vine combines the existential depth and love of alcohol of Omar Khayyam. This 45-minute piece for SSATTB choir and six wine glasses, conducted by Jurriaan Poesse, was recorded live at the Marnixzaal, DUMS (Utrecht), featuring Omar Khayyam's famous quatrains.

Live recorded on October 24, 2021, in the Marnixzaal, DUMS (Utrecht). The program consisted of 45 minutes of new music based on quatrains by Omar Khayyam (pronounced: Gá-jaam). This Persian polymath was the centerpiece of our first Vocal Lab. Fun fact: in 1079, the Sultan asked Khayyam to design a new calendar. This calendar is still in use today in parts of the Arab world. In addition to his work in mathematics and astronomy, he wrote many poems about life wisdom, embracing the finitude of existence, and how wine can help with that.Title: Daughter of the Vine Ensemble: SSATTB + 6 wine glasses Composer: Diederik van der Laag Text: Omar Khayyam Conductor: Jurriaan Poesse Video: Desiree Coumans Audio Recording: Concertzender"In Daughter of the Vine, I try to connect two sides of Omar Khayyam: existential depth and a love for alcohol. He was also known as the Wine Philosopher."Lyrics: "You know, my Friends, how long since in my House For a new Marriage I did make Carouse: Divorced old barren Reason from my Bed, And took the Daughter of the Vine to Spouse."

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FaKruTu Dakar Edition

FaKruTu Dakar Edition is a vibrant mix of Senegalese percussion, vocals, and electric grooves by the FaKruTu Trio. Recorded live at TivoliVredenburg during the 15th anniversary of the World Music Forum NL, the performance showcases energetic and soulful music that crosses cultural boundaries.

FaKruTu Dakar Edition is a musical experience that spans from Dakar to Amsterdam, bringing together a passionate powerhouse of established musicians from Senegal, Netherlands, and the United States. Senegalese percussion and songs blend with the eclectic and electric grooves of the FaKruTu Trio. The band has built a reputation for delivering high-energy, soulful performances that get the audience on their feet. This concert was recorded at TivoliVredenburg on November 1, 2022, during the 15th anniversary of the World Music Forum NL.Performers:Sean Fasciani (NL) - bassStefan Kruger (NL) - drumsMark Tuinstra (NL) - guitarMola Sylla (SN/NL) - vocalsOké Sène (SN/NL) - percussionBao Sissoko (SN/NL) - koraIn collaboration with World Music Forum NL and Old Roots New Routes.

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