Music Salon Spronk Literature & Music: poetry and music about Dutch cities

A special project at Literature & Music: Could the atmosphere and characteristics of major cities be captured in music and poetry? This was the question posed by flautist Rogier de Pijper and pianist Heather Pinkham. 

They asked four poets, from Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht, to write a poem inspired by their city. They then invited four Dutch composers to create a new composition based on those poems. The result was a vibrant and heartfelt whole that included many themes. The poems will be presented by Jetje van Wijk.

Rogier de Pijper
Flautist Rogier de Pijper is a wizard on his golden flute. Through his masterclasses, workshops, concerts, and his project 'Flute Colors', he inspires flautists, composers, and audiences worldwide. 

Heather Pinkham
Pianist Heather Pinkham is not only a pianist but also a composer, active both at home and abroad. For this city project, she wrote the composition 'Before sunrise'…

The doors will open half an hour before the performance starts.  Reservations can be made via the button below or by calling  076-5203 780. 

 After the performance, there will be an opportunity to discuss the book and music for half an hour with expert guidance in the art books corner of the library.