De Kampanje, Den Helder
Concert details
Description
Pianist Jan-Willem Rozenboom is known for his concerts featuring Bach’s Goldberg Variations, but also for the music of Guus Meeuwis. Together they wrote evergreens such as Brabant, Toen ik je zag, and Tranen gelachen. He has been combining these two worlds for years. They may seem like opposites, but they have a lot in common in terms of melody and harmony. In addition to Bach, Rozenboom has also played a lot of Schubert in recent years.
Now he is setting his sights on three other great piano composers: Ludwig van Beethoven, Frederique Chopin, and Sergei Rachmaninoff. The capriciousness of Beethoven in the “Mondschein” sonata, the lyricism of Chopin in the ‘Raindrop’ prelude, and the turbulent romanticism of Rachmaninoff in the prelude nicknamed “The Bells of Moscow.”
During the concert, Rozenboom will talk about the story behind the pieces, about the composers, and, above all, why these pieces fascinate him so much. From behind the grand piano, he will demonstrate how these composers dealt with melody and harmony. Rozenboom has now played many times in the main hall of the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and his classical performances and recordings are appreciated by a wide audience.
The press:
‘Rozenboom’s playing is characterized by a combination of sobriety and his deep respect for the composer.’ – De Volkskrant
With Bach and Schubert, we saw more of the subdued side of pianist Rozenboom; with Beethoven, Chopin, and Rachmaninoff, there will be more romance and fireworks!
An ideal opportunity to enjoy the most beautiful piano music in a relaxed atmosphere.
