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Calliope Tsoupaki

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In this morning concert, Black Pencil performs Calliope Tsoupaki's new work inspired by The Green Cathedral, blending nature’s sounds with musical composition.

Black Pencil presents adventurous and groundbreaking music at The Green Cathedral (De Groene Kathedraal) during the Land Art Weekend. Calliope Tsoupaki, former Composer of the Netherlands, composed a new piece for the occasion of the artwork’s restoration. The morning concert features music linked to nature, from the early Renaissance to the present day, capturing the sounds of birds, rustling leaves, storms, and summer evenings. Tsoupaki’s work, commissioned by the Province of Flevoland, is inspired by the Green Cathedral, blending the cathedral’s sounds with the composition’s harmonies.Composer: Calliope TsoupakiTitle: INTO SPACE (2022)Ensemble Black PencilJorge Isaac recorderMatthijs Koene pan fluteEsra Pehlivanli violaMarko Kassl accordionEnric Monfort percussionVideography by Elisabeth van LeeuwenCamera: David BrouwerEvl ProductionsCommissioned by the Province of Flevoland.

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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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