A composition especially for the Westerpark
Pianist Shane van Neerden plays Bon dia , a new composition by Celia Swart for solo piano, voice, e-bows, fishing lines, foil, and blu tack. Swart wrote the piece especially for the Westerpark. The concept is based on the transition from the busy city to the tranquility of a park. In her own words: 'In the midst of the pond circles of the former gas holder, a bath of tears lies ready. A place of comfort and solace, where everything is allowed to flow and exist.'
Piano with preparations: music that shifts
During the performance, Van Neerden physically adjusts the piano with preparations and then removes them again. In this way, the music audibly shifts from stillness to movement. This makes the concert a unique listening experience, in which you literally hear the instrument change.
Who are Celia Swart and Shane van Neerden?
Composer Celia Swart has previously written works for, among others, Nieuw Amsterdams Peil and the Bang on a Can festival. Pianist Shane van Neerden won the Dutch Classical Talent Award in 2024 and made his debut in the Concertgebouw series Meesterpianisten. He has performed at TivoliVredenburg and on international stages. This year, he can also be heard at the Prinsengracht Concert.
