muTaTum
Christiaan Richter
muTaTum by Christiaan Richter premiered on 19 February 2022 at the Andriessen Festival in Arnhem, with Ermis Theodorakis performing the piano solo and conducted by Gregory Charette. The piece, commissioned by Orkest De Ereprijs with support from Fonds Podiumkunsten, featured a diverse ensemble of musicians, including special guest Vincent van Amsterdam (accordion). The work blends various instruments to create a dynamic and innovative sound world.
The world premiere of Christiaan Richter's muTaTum (2020-2022) took place on 19 February 2022 at the Andriessen Festival, Musis, in Arnhem. The performance featured Ermis Theodorakis on piano solo, conducted by Gregory Charette. The piece was commissioned by Orkest De Ereprijs and financially supported by the Fonds Podiumkunsten.The orchestra featured a diverse and talented ensemble, with contributions from:Marije van den Berg – fluteJacqueline van Brink – fluteErik-Jan de With – saxophoneSabine Laar – saxophoneDineke Griek – tubaJeroen van Dijk – hornSjoerd Pauw – trumpetBeppie Schalken – trombonePeter de Hoop – tromboneHans Witteman – clarinetSjors van der Mark – electric guitarHerman Lamers – bass guitarAljosja Buijs – keyboardAndre Groen – percussionIn addition, members of PHION, including:Joe Puglia – 1st violinMelanie Jansen – 1st violinMichiel Commandeur – 2nd violinCarien de Bakker – 2nd violinLisa Eggen – violaPeter van Praagh – violaRene Geesing – celloEmma Besselaar – celloAristotelis Potamianos – double bassJesse Faber – clarinetSergei Dovgaliouk – hornArthur Kerklaan – trumpetPeter Wolterinck – percussionJoined the performance, with Vincent van Amsterdam (accordion) as a special guest.The composition, which explores new sonic territories and dynamic contrasts, brings together an eclectic mix of instruments in an ambitious and multifaceted work.
