Ensemble Oihua

Rotterdam-based Ensemble Oihua has been active since 2018. During this time, they have organized several projects, primarily in Spain and the Netherlands. Their programs pay special attention to social issues and have been featured at important Dutch festivals, such as Muze Van Zuid in Amsterdam, Music Meeting in Nijmegen and the November Music Festival in Den Bosch amongst others. Their project Spain's Silenced Voices has been invited by the Spanish Ministry of Justice for the closing act at: 1939, Exhibiton of the Spanish Republican Exile and presented in festivals such as The Festival for Democratic Memory and Human Right,s Giulia Tamayo in Soria.Ensemble Oihua is connected to the national New Music Now network, with which they have created multiple projects.

Below is a description of the ensemble written by the November Music Festival:
"Sometimes you want to scream. Out of despair over all the injustice and warmongering in the world. Composers and musicians are also searching for answers in these confusing times. Ensemble Oihua, founded by Spanish-Belgian composer and violinist Saskia Venegas, stands at the forefront of this moment with its performances. Oihua (The Scream) plays works by contemporary composers that reflect on social issues and philosophical questions."