Oude Kerk in Amsterdam Unveils Diverse Spring 2024 Music Program
The historic Oude Kerk in Amsterdam is set to host a captivating music program for early 2024, blending its ancient architecture with contemporary sound experiences. Known for its role as a unique cultural venue, the Oude Kerk will feature several new editions of its popular morning series, Silence, alongside a special evening concert.
The program highlights the venue's dedication to presenting new artistic perspectives within its centuries-old walls, inviting visitors to engage with sound, history, and the surrounding space.
Immersive Sound with Jessica Ekomane
On February 2, the Silence series kicks off its 49th edition with sound artist Jessica Ekomane. From 8:00 to 9:00 AM, Ekomane will deliver an immersive live set inspired by the work of music icon Meredith Monk. This performance complements the ongoing retrospective exhibition of Monk's work at the Oude Kerk, which runs until March 17. Ekomane is celebrated for her profound live performances and sound installations, exploring psychoacoustics and the perception of sound through surround sound techniques. Read more about Silence #49.
Meredith Monk's Piano Songs in Concert
An exceptional evening concert will take place on February 16, from 8:00 to 9:00 PM, featuring Meredith Monk's renowned Piano Songs cycle. Talented young pianists Gianmarco Moneti and Alessandra di Gennaro will return to the Oude Kerk for a second performance of this expressive piano duet. Monk, celebrated for her groundbreaking vocal music, based this piano cycle on her earlier compositions. Following the concert, attendees will have the opportunity to visit the Meredith Monk: Calling exhibition. Learn more about the exhibition or find more on the Piano Songs concert.
Celebrating Silence #50 with Charlemagne Palestine
The Silence morning series marks its 50th edition on March 1, from 8:00 to 9:00 AM, with a special performance by legendary composer and multidisciplinary artist Charlemagne Palestine. This jubilee event sees Palestine playing the grand eighteenth-century Vater-Müller organ. Palestine, a prominent figure in the avant-garde and underground scenes of New York in the 1960s and 70s, is known for his influential work akin to Fluxus and New York minimal music. The concert is a collaboration with music platform Sonic Acts and is part of the Sonic Acts Biennale 2024. Details on Silence #50.
Site-Specific Performance by DJ Upsammy
Looking ahead to April 5, the 51st edition of Silence will feature Dutch artist and DJ Upsammy (Thessa Torsing). From 8:00 to 9:00 AM, Upsammy will develop a site-specific music performance crafted for the Oude Kerk's unique acoustics. Her versatile music, characterized by organic structures and shifting tempos, aims to evoke both comfort and desolation. Discover Silence #51.
The Oude Kerk, situated in Amsterdam's oldest building, continuously invites artists and musicians to create new works that engage with its rich history and distinctive acoustics, offering contemporary perspectives on its past, present, and future.
To plan your visit and explore more cultural events like these, Musemap (musemap.art) provides comprehensive guides. You can browse museums in Amsterdam or see what's on the map to discover other captivating experiences.
