Premiere 09th of August 2019, The Canalfestival Amsterdam
The Canalfestival 2019 starts on Friday the 09th of August with a stylish opening concert on the water in front of the Festival Centre Het Compagnietheater. On this special evening The Kloveniersburgwal will transforms in a beautiful concert hall where young musicians will be in the spotlight. Staged by Annechien Koerselman it presents a sample of all the beauty that is to be seen on the upcoming festival
The theme of the Canalfestival 2019 Women as Treasures is also recognisable in the opening, which celebrates the woman, and in particular brings an ode to musical women, who not only are a great source of inspiration for many but whose spirit still lives on in the music.
During the opening concert you will meet some of the Canalfestival Gusicians. Including singer and Artist in Residence Raoul Steffani and one of the nominees for the Canalfestival Price 2019.
This festive opening of the Canalfestival is freely accessible and you can attend it both from the quay as visit it per (private) boat. Be in time and enjoy!
Foto © Melle Meivogel
Credits Cast & Crew
Musicians Raoul Steffani (Bariton), Yang Yang Cai (piano), Dominique Vleeshouwers, Arend Bruijn (percussion), Syrene Saxofoon (Annelies Vrieswijk - altsaxophone, Evelien Jansen - dance, Niek Wagenaar - dance), Anne Suurendonk - choreography), Cunana Ensemble (Mariana Preda - panflute, Noa Eyl - violin, Gabriel Barbalau - double base, Dani Luca - cymbalom), Kika Sprangers Trio (Kika Sprangers - saxophone & composition, Wolfert Brederode - Piano, Jasper van Hulten - percussion), Pynarello and Tijn Wybenga (Arranger).
Performer & Choreography Fay Loren
Presentator Dieuwertje Blok
Concept, Stage Direction & Setdesign Annechien Koerselman
Costumedesign & realisition Margot Koudstaal
Lightdesign & realisationJeroen Smith
Sounddesign Marc Baijens
Programmer Lestari Scholtes
Executive Producer Anna Schaap
Stage manager Karsten Stouten
Organisation Het Canalfestival Amsterdam
Performances
Amsterdam Kloveniersburgwal i.f.o. Het Compagnietheater 09 augustus 2019 21.00uur
More info: www.hetgrachtenfestival.nl
Because of the extreme weather, the opening was in the end successfully moved to the rain location De Zuiderkerk in Amsterdam.
