Ciconia Consort, The Hague String Orchestra, founded in 2012, is a Dutch string orchestra of twenty young musicians led by Dick van Gasteren, known for thematic concerts often combining music with other disciplines.
Performer Biography
Dick van Gasteren, the conductor and artistic director of Ciconia Consort, was a guest conductor of the Orquesta Simón Bolívar in Venezuela from 2014 to 2021, invited by José Antonio Abreu.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The rhapsody, a musical form characterized by contrasting styles and moods, often with folk melodies, became significant for Slavic composers from the mid-19th century due to its appearance of spontaneous inspiration.
Album & Artwork
This album, "Slavic Rhapsody," features works for string ensemble by five renowned Czech composers of the 19th and 20th centuries: Dvořák, Janáček, Smetana, Martinů, and Suk.
Performer Biography
Dick van Gasteren, the conductor, studied cello with Anner Bijlsma and orchestral conducting with Jan Stulen, continuing his studies with Bernard Haitink in London.
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