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Sat 30 May ’26 / 20:15
Pärt & Tavener
Residentie Orkest
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Pärt & Tavener

Residentie Orkest
Sat 30 May / 20:15
Sat 30 May ’26
20:15

A musical experience for the soul, full of meditative beauty and silence. “Hurry along slowly,” the string section whispers. 

Programme

Pärt Fratres
Barley Improvisation
Piazzolla Milonga del Ángel
Pärt Festina lento
Nascimento Um Girassol da Cor do Seu Cabelo
Tavener The Protecting Veil

Cellist and conductor Matthew Barley invites you on a spiritual journey of sound. The concert begins with Arvo Pärt’s Fratres, a meditative work that evolves slowly, as if the music itself is breathing: each note emerges seamlessly from the silence. After an inspiring improvisation by Barley himself and Astor Piazzola’s tango Milonga del Angel, we proceed with Pärt’s Festina lente, an enchantingly simple piece that deeply stirs the soul with its serene tones and spiritual force. Pärt’s music invites the listener to reflect and listen to the space between the notes. 

Cloakroom and drink  
Cloakroom and an intermission drink are included. If the event does not have an intermission, you will receive the drink afterwards.  

The evening culminates in John Tavener’s The Protecting Veil, inspired by the cloak of Mother Mary, a symbol of protection, warmth and love – which is precisely how the tones envelop us. The cello takes on the role of Mary’s voice and engages the orchestra in an emotional exchange, with Matthew Barley acting as both conductor and storyteller. The atmosphere of Nieuwe Kerk adds another layer to the mysticism of this evening, where every note feels like a stirring of the soul. This is a concert that you will not soon forget. 

Ooievaarspas discount  
Ooievaarspas holders are eligible for a discount on the ticket price for this concert. To book tickets, we need to see your Ooievaarspas for registration purposes. Please contact our booking office to book your tickets.  

Credits

Matthew Barley cello en dirigent