Lonely Angel

Amsterdam Sinfonietta, Vineta Sareika, Rick Stotijn + Tim Posner

Wed 8 Oct 2025 20:15 - 22:05

Wed 8 Oct 2025

20:15 - 22:05

Wed 8 Oct 2025

20:15 - 22:05

Interval 21:00

Grote Zaal

Past event

Program

19.15 / Foyerdeck 1 / Pre-concert talk
By Frederike Berntsen

20.15 / Grote Zaal / Main program
Arthur Honegger Molto moderato – Allegro from Symphony No. 2
Pēteris Vasks Lonely Angel
Antonio Vivaldi Vedrò con mio diletto RV 717
Antonio Vivaldi Concerto for 2 cellos RV 531
Arvo Pärt Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten
Arthur Honegger Adagio from Symphony No. 2
Johann Paul von Westhoff Imitazione delle campane
Missy Mazzoli Dark with Excessive Bright
Arthur Honegger Vivace, non troppo from Symphony No. 2

Credits

Amsterdam Sinfonietta
Vineta Sareika direction, violin
Rick Stotijn double bass
Tim Posner cello

Struggle, redemption and solace

An intriguing mix of baroque and modern music centred around the themes of struggle, redemption and solace. In Vasks’ Lonely Angel, an angel hovers over the world observing the state of the ravaged Earth with tears in his eyes. An almost imperceptible, loving touch of his wings brings comfort and healing. The solo violin embodies the otherworldly voice of the angel who tirelessly watches over the world.

In Dark with Excessive Bright, Missy Mazzoli draws upon the deeply dark and poignant tones of the double bass. This concerto for contrabass and strings takes its title from John Milton’s epic poem Paradise Lost, which explores themes of good and evil, forgiveness, and redemption. Honegger’s Second Symphony represents imminent salvation in this concert programme. Even though this work was written during the Second World War and carries a dark feel, the symphony finishes with an optimistic, celebratory and deeply emotional climax, a symbol of hope and freedom.

TIP: Sold out? This programme will also feature on Thursday 9th October!

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Amsterdam Sinfonietta

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