Signum Quartett + Dizu Plaatjies - Van Wyk, Onen, Selaocoe, Plaatjies, Rainier

Bridge the chasms that divide: cries from the heart for a bright future. The Signum Quartet is deeply connected to the history of South Africa, especially since Xandi van Dijk, the violist of the internationally renowned ensemble, was born there. The musicians are closely involved with various composers who suffered under the apartheid regime, and thirty years after the end of apartheid, they are happy to share their musical cries from the heart with the listener.

Signum Quartett + Dizu Plaatjies - Van Wyk, Onen, Selaocoe, Plaatjies, Rainier

Dates

Sun 25 Jan20:15 - 22:00

Location

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Piet Heinkade 1, 1019 BR Amsterdam

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Van Wyk, Onen, Selaocoe, Plaatjies, Rainier

Racism, antisemitism, marginalization, and discrimination against minorities are more relevant than ever. The program "Bridge the Chasms That Divide" takes its title from Nelson Mandela's 1994 presidential inauguration speech. With music composed especially for the Signum Quartet by Denise Onen and Abel Selaocoe, which illuminates the history of South Africa, the string section draws attention to injustices from both the past and the present. By performing beautiful music, the quartet conveys a message of hope, focused on a bright future.