YST Professor of Improvisation Karst De Jong and guest artist Bert Mooiman demonstrates in this concert that classical improvisation is alive and can be a means for reflecting on and interacting with musical genres. Look forward to an evening of improvisations on well-loved classical works, fused with themes and suggestions taken from the audience in real time, all in all creating a fresh musical journey.

PROGRAMME

KARST DE JONG, Piano
BERT MOOIMAN, Piano

1. Inspiration of Bach

Bach is the godfather of improvisation, he was known for his abilities to improvise the most complex of musical structures on the fly. His compositions are timeless and ever-inspiring. Karst and Bert will open this concert with improvisations inspired by the grand master.

2. Let’s dance

Dance music is of all ages and genres. We will play improvisations inspired by some of the beautiful dances found in our repertoire.

3. How about you?

The audience is invited to come up with themes for us to improvise on. It can also be something more abstract such as a mood, colour, story or series of notes.

– Intermission –

4. Musical letters

Karst and Bert will write good old fashioned letters to each other. Improvisations will be passed on and answered in a fluid stream of consciousness expressed on two pianos.

5. Finale

Coming out of the letter exchange is completely unplanned finale for two pianos.

TICKETING INFORMATION

Admission is free and on a first-come, first-served basis. Out of respect for the participants and other spectators, no children under 6 years of age will be allowed admission.

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