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Simon Burgers

Ten

  • Solo/Duo

Anneleen Schuitemaker defies expectations in her stunning rendition of Simon Burgers’ Ten. With finesse and precision, she navigates the demanding piece, turning what many thought impossible into an enthralling experience. From Red Herring to Wervelwind 2.0, every moment reveals her unique touch, crafting an evocative and dynamic performance.

Anneleen Schuitemaker's performance of Ten, a piece by Simon Burgers that many harpists considered impossible to play, is nothing short of extraordinary. On June 22, 2020, at the Zeeuwse Concertzaal in Middelburg, Schuitemaker proved that even the most challenging compositions can be brought to life with unparalleled skill. The piece, divided into four parts—Red Herring, L'istesso Tempo, Recitativo, and Wervelwind 2.0—offers a journey through varying textures and tempos. Each section displays Schuitemaker’s mastery of the harp, transforming the “unsolvable” into something both beautiful and fluid. The performance, captured by Hans Erblich’s sound engineering and filmed by Henk Wentzler and Léon Verkade, immerses the audience in the complex yet captivating sound world created by Schuitemaker’s harp.