This concert, part of Bachweek, features Trio Ljøsa performing a program that highlights female composers from Bach's era to the present. It juxtaposes Bach's 'erbarme dich' with works by Barbara Strozzi, Clara Schumann, Rebecca Clarke, and Hildigunnur Rúnarsdóttir, offering a journey through old and new sounds.
Bachweek presents a special concert titled 'Barbara Strozzi en Bach,' featuring the ensemble Trio Ljøsa. This performance aims to bring together the sounds of forgotten female composers with those of Bach, creating a unique musical dialogue. The program includes pieces by Bach, Barbara Strozzi, Clara Schumann, Rebecca Clarke, and Hildigunnur Rúnarsdóttir, exploring folk music influences and tracing a musical journey from Bach's time to the present day.
Trio Ljøsa consists of artistic leader and violinist Diet Tilanus, who has an international concert career and a passion for chamber music. Pianist Heleen Vegter, described as a Liedpianist, focuses on the ultimate combination of melody, harmony, and text, and is the artistic leader of the Leading Lied Festival. Icelandic singer Guja Sandholt, a regular performer in the Netherlands and internationally, is also the artistic director of Óperudagar in Iceland and a regular singer with the Groot Omroepkoor.