One of the choirs that I am lucky enough to sing with - G.S.M.G. Bragi's grootkoor - was invited to participate in a magically atmospheric interactive concert series called Adventurous. The project was first and foremost the vision of Capella Frisiae and soon thereafter the Northern Consort was incorporated. The Kielzog Boys Choir and Bragi were fortunately invited to perform along with these talented musicians, whose visuals and sound engineering were brought to life by Elsina Jansen, Hans Hof, David de Jong and Yorick Zwerver.
The concerts were held in two churches with bright white walls and rich lighting, evocative audio engineering and a permeable boundary between the performers and the audience. Barber's Opus 11 brought me to the verge of tears every time, and the chance to sing one of my very favorite choir songs again - "Sure on the Shining Night" also by Barber - was a beautiful gift.
The concerts were held in two churches with bright white walls and rich lighting, evocative audio engineering and a permeable boundary between the performers and the audience. Barber's Opus 11 brought me to the verge of tears every time, and the chance to sing one of my very favorite choir songs again - "Sure on the Shining Night" also by Barber - was a beautiful gift.
On Friday night we performed in der Aa Kerk in Groningen, one of the iconic churches in the city, which is also currently hosting an exhibit of the World Press Photo winners through the Clear Foto Festival. The soaring atmospheric music was heart-breaking as it was, but to quietly wander through the powerful images of the range of the human experience, from hopeless suffering to unbridled joy, was an overwhelming experience. I took photos that night with my phone, but I had to bring out the real camera for Saturday's concert.