Superstar Stravinsky

SAT, JAN 18 / 20:30
THEATER AAN HET VRIJTHOF

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CLASSICAL MUSIC EXPERIENCE

Here’s your chance to check off your classical bucketlist. Only €10, – per concert if you’re under 30 (how-to get a ticket for €10,-). Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit a real classical concert? What it would feel like to lose yourself in the iconic melodies of world-famous composers? Consider yourself lucky because we’ve curated a special series of must hears, just for you. A classical music bucketlist for this year, and this year only. next up: Igor Stravinsky, who was already producing pop before pop was even a genre.

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IGOR STRAVINSKY

Stravinsky (1882) was born in Oranienbaum (now Lomonosov), Russia. He was the son of Fyodor Stravinsky, a seasoned opera singer at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg. Little Igor was very talented, but his father didn’t want him to become a professional musician. That’s why Igor was sent to the State University of Saint Petersburg to study law. Nevertheless, Igor continued composing, and he never finished University. In 1909, Igor finished his famous composition The Firebird Suite. After the success of this work, Le sacre du printemps followed, which marked the beginning of Stravinsky’s ‘French days’. His time in France ended abruptly, when his wife and daughter died of tuberculosis. Igor Stravinsky moved to the United States in 1939, where he continued working as a composer and conductor.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Today philharmonie zuidnederland introduces you to Stravinsky’s oeuvre in all its glory. Also, the biggest milestone in classical music history; Le sacre du printemps. True carnage for your eardrums. Closing with the Violin Concerto, played by the talented violinst Sergej Krylov.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Today philharmonie zuidnederland introduces you to Stravinsky’s oeuvre in all its glory. Also, the biggest milestone in classical music history; Le sacre du printemps. True carnage for your eardrums. Closing with the Violin Concerto, played by the talented violinst Sergej Krylov.

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Q & A

What to wear to a classical music concert?

A classic night out calls for a classic outfit! Wear whatever you like but it’s a perfect opportunity to dress up. Shine those shoes, iron that shirt, put that hair up. Time to get fancy!

Is talking allowed during a concert?

Try to keep your mouth shut during the music, if you have to talk, stick to compliments. You’ll appreciate it too.

Can I use my cell phone?

Slippery slopes. Use your phone with moderation. Take a selfie, share a post but keep it minimal. Enjoy the show! Except for the Wolfgang App, we love that! But seriously. At least turn the sound of www.wolfgangapp.nl (Dutch only).

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