Loevendie, Moore, Feller, Verbeek
Cello Octet
At Dag van de Componist 2022, Cello Octet Amsterdam performed new works, including Two Mediterranean Dances by Theo Loevendie, Phoenix by Kate Moore, and more, showcasing their unique blend of contemporary and interdisciplinary performances.
Cello Octet Amsterdam is an adventurous collective of cellists dedicated to new music and interdisciplinary performances. The Octet has become a well-known name in contemporary music, collaborating with composers such as Philip Glass, Sofia Gubaidulina, Arvo Pärt, Theo Loevendie, Mauricio Kagel, Michael Gordon, and Kate Moore. After the premiere of his first piece for the Octet, Arvo Pärt said, "The Octet is worth its weight in gold; I discovered this ensemble 10 years too late."
Program
- Two Mediterranean Dances for cello octet (Theo Loevendie)
- Phoenix (Kate Moore)
- Sort Sol (Geerten Feller)
- The Natural History of Destruction (Christiaan Verbeek)
The recording took place at Dag van de Componist 2022.