"For a vocal programme that traveled through Andalusian music, I was asked to connect the old with the new: 'Please write something that contains one of the old tunes and use it as a bridge between Medieval Spain and now.'The old Sephardic melody, sung by our soloist, tells of a little bird that's in doubt about where to build a nest. Where will she be safe and nourished? As a metaphor for diaspora, the bird represents a nation looking for a place to safely settle."Composer's Note: "Innovating choir performances as a composer is at the top of my list of priorities. So whenever I get the chance to enter a sandbox mode with a group of singers, I'll grab it with both hands. Thank you, Kamerkoor YOIK, for traveling with me. And therefore, allowing all of us to grow in so many musical ways."Title: SettleComposer: Diederik van der LaagConductor: Raoul BoestenSoloist: Silke ReijngoudWineglass: Marissa HerderEnsemble: Kamerkoor YOIKAudio: Cees OosterhuisVenue: Stadsklooster Utrecht