In the symphonic poem Don Quixote In Richard Strauss’s work, the cello portrays the main character, while the viola plays the role of his servant. For this occasion, the musicians of the Concertgebouw Orchestra will perform a new version for chamber ensemble, written by Giel Vleggaar. Actor Maarten Heijmans will read passages from Cervantes’s famous novel.
Michael Gieler, artistic director of IJ-Salon: ‘This program fulfills a long-cherished wish. The music is a real treat and features some of the most beautiful notes ever written for the cello. This is certainly a perfect fit for Joris van den Berg, one of the fantastic cellists from the Concertgebouw Orchestra. As a violist, I’m naturally also looking forward to playing the role of Sancho Panza.’
