About Rembrandt Frerichs and the programme

As a third-generation musician in his family (both his father and grandfather were church organists), Rembrandt Frerichs always considers it a privilege to place the organ at the centre of a concert. For this reason, this is certainly a very special musical project. Here is a more detailed description of the programme:

“The ultimate sonic experience. Pianist and composer Rembrandt Frerichs seizes the opportunity to fulfil a long-cherished wish: to perform on church organs across the Netherlands. Clearly, musical talent runs in the family, as his grandfather was also an organist.
The interplay between Rembrandt and Vinsent Planjer is already renowned for its almost telepathic quality, and with the sound of the church organ in mind, Planjer can fully unleash his ultra-creative sonic poetry. Add to this the penetrating sound of the oboe played by the Spanish talent Maripepa Contreras, and the result is an overwhelming sonic experience.
To highlight the extreme dynamic range of these musicians, part of the concert is performed on clavichord, duduk, and hand percussion. This concert programme takes place exclusively in churches and historical venues. One section is played on (church) organ, oboe, and percussion, producing an overwhelming, space-filling sound. Another section is performed on clavichord/spinet and duduk, both instruments of low volume.
Vinsent Planjer demonstrates here why he is sometimes called a ‘drum whisperer’. Frerichs showcases the vast differences in sound volume with his acclaimed improvisational style rooted in classical music, and Maripepa, one of the few musicians in Europe who plays both oboe and duduk, makes musical decisions with her absolute pitch that create a truly edge-of-your-seat experience for the audience.

Part 1 of the concert will be performed on (church) organ, oboe, and percussion, generating an overwhelming, space-filling sound, while Part 2 is played on spinet and duduk, both instruments with a low volume. Vinsent Planjer demonstrates here again why he is called the ‘drum whisperer’. Part 3 returns to the combination of organ and oboe, like Part 1. There are thus two line-ups of perfectly complementary instruments, each forming an impressive sonic experience on its own. Moreover, the contrast in volume between the two constellations is considerable, creating a striking effect on the audience and making the experience almost physical.
In short, the two instrument combinations complement each other perfectly, each providing a remarkable sound experience. The dramatic difference in volume between them intensifies the audience’s perception, making the concert an almost tactile encounter.”

Support

This concert is made possible by: Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst, Gemeente Amsterdam (stadsdeel Oost).

Also the SNS REAAL Fonds – renamed Fonds 21 (renovation Fokker organ), Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds (renovation Fokker organ), Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ and Huygens-Fokker Foundation.