Christiaan Richter
muTaTum
muTaTum by Christiaan Richter premiered on 19 February 2022 at the Andriessen Festival in Arnhem, with Ermis Theodorakis performing the piano solo and conducted by Gregory Charette. The piece, commissioned by Orkest De Ereprijs with support from Fonds Podiumkunsten, featured a diverse ensemble of musicians, including special guest Vincent van Amsterdam (accordion). The work blends various instruments to create a dynamic and innovative sound world.
The world premiere of Christiaan Richter's muTaTum (2020-2022) took place on 19 February 2022 at the Andriessen Festival, Musis, in Arnhem. The performance featured Ermis Theodorakis on piano solo, conducted by Gregory Charette. The piece was commissioned by Orkest De Ereprijs and financially supported by the Fonds Podiumkunsten.
The orchestra featured a diverse and talented ensemble, with contributions from:
- Marije van den Berg – flute
- Jacqueline van Brink – flute
- Erik-Jan de With – saxophone
- Sabine Laar – saxophone
- Dineke Griek – tuba
- Jeroen van Dijk – horn
- Sjoerd Pauw – trumpet
- Beppie Schalken – trombone
- Peter de Hoop – trombone
- Hans Witteman – clarinet
- Sjors van der Mark – electric guitar
- Herman Lamers – bass guitar
- Aljosja Buijs – keyboard
- Andre Groen – percussion
In addition, members of PHION, including:
- Joe Puglia – 1st violin
- Melanie Jansen – 1st violin
- Michiel Commandeur – 2nd violin
- Carien de Bakker – 2nd violin
- Lisa Eggen – viola
- Peter van Praagh – viola
- Rene Geesing – cello
- Emma Besselaar – cello
- Aristotelis Potamianos – double bass
- Jesse Faber – clarinet
- Sergei Dovgaliouk – horn
- Arthur Kerklaan – trumpet
- Peter Wolterinck – percussion
Joined the performance, with Vincent van Amsterdam (accordion) as a special guest.
The composition, which explores new sonic territories and dynamic contrasts, brings together an eclectic mix of instruments in an ambitious and multifaceted work.