The first piece I made was in the Estonian language. Now it's going to Estonia! :)

Newly commissioned piece of mine on a text by Hildegard von Bingen:

Wishful Singing was founded in 2004. A group of friends, all members of the National Youth Choir, decided to go sailing together that summer. With no wind to carry them, they drifted, sang a few songs, and spent the evenings listening to the two CDs they had brought along: one by the King’s Singers and one by Brigitte Kaandorp. Their first earnings came from a street performance in Sneek, and on a terrace in Terherne and aboard Uncle Age’s skûtsje, they sang in exchange for a free meal and a generous bowl of ice cream. And so, Wishful Singing was born.

The program for this concert reflects the music that stirs their hearts: a rich palette of the finest a cappella works centered around the theme caritas et amor (compassion and love). Intimate and vibrant, solemn and playful. At the core of the program lies the music of 12th-century Hildegard of Bingen, whose work has inspired them for years with its enchanting simplicity. Beyond her roles as a mystic, theologian, composer, natural scientist, writer, and Benedictine abbess, Hildegard was also deeply involved in charitable work, caring for the sick and needy in her community.

Especially for this program, Diederik van der Laag composed a new piece for Wishful Singing based on one of Hildegard’s texts: Caritas habundat in omnia (compassion abounds in all things). They will also perform works by contemporary composers such as Ola Gjeilo and Caroline Shaw.

Wishful Singing is celebrating its 20th anniversary! After more than 600 concerts in 15 different countries, the ensemble celebrates its 20th anniversary on home land with loyal fans from the very beginning and anyone who wants to get to know the ensemble.

The heart of the program includes texts and compositions by Hildegard von Bingen, a versatile genius of the 12th century. It was her enchanting chants that prompted Wishful Singing to dive deeper into the Gregorian repertoire a decade ago. Since then, the ensemble has been creating a new “buzz” around this cultural heritage with its concerts and online courses, including in collaboration with Herman Finkers. In his compositions, Ola Gjeilo reaches back to this ancient music, which still manages to touch.

Another highlight of the program is the new composition by Diederik van der Laag, written especially for the five singers of Wishful Singing. The work echoes the medieval hymn Ubi caritas et amor and takes as its theme caring and love.

Beautiful Scandinavian folk music and a selection of close-harmony arrangements make up the conclusion of the evening, during which Wishful Singing will of course perform some real audience favorites.

Wishful Singing is celebrating its 20th anniversary! After more than 600 concerts in 15 different countries, the ensemble celebrates its 20th anniversary on home land with loyal fans from the very beginning and anyone who wants to get to know the ensemble.

The heart of the program includes texts and compositions by Hildegard von Bingen, a versatile genius of the 12th century. It was her enchanting chants that prompted Wishful Singing to dive deeper into the Gregorian repertoire a decade ago. Since then, the ensemble has been creating a new “buzz” around this cultural heritage with its concerts and online courses, including in collaboration with Herman Finkers. In his compositions, Ola Gjeilo reaches back to this ancient music, which still manages to touch.

Another highlight of the program is the new composition by Diederik van der Laag, written especially for the five singers of Wishful Singing. The work echoes the medieval hymn Ubi caritas et amor and takes as its theme caring and love.

Beautiful Scandinavian folk music and a selection of close-harmony arrangements make up the conclusion of the evening, during which Wishful Singing will of course perform some real audience favorites.

ism Ensemble der Introverten, Wordbites, Marc Brester, Vivian de Gier & Barrevoet
aandeel I: eigen werk zingen en dirigeren in het Pandhof

aandeel 2: Vocalen en diverse instrumenten bij concert in de Michael kapel.

Domkerk, Utrecht

In ‘Sol Lokk’ voert het 26 koppige Vocaal Ensemble Ludens een aantal indrukwekkende koorwerken uit. Het programma raakt thema’s als broederschap en menselijke waardigheid in tijden van strijd en onrust. Verlies, vallen en ondanks alles weer opstaan. Overgave, hoop en de kracht van verbinding. ‘Sol Lokk’, een roep naar de zon. Een roep naar het licht dat ons altijd weer vindt en de basis vormt van wie we in wezen zijn.

Een van de kopstukken is de compositie ‘You rise I fall’ van Eric Whitacre, waarin hij het verlies van een geliefde aangrijpend verklankt. Daarnaast worden werken van jonge componisten zoals

Jacob Mühlrad, Caroline Shaw, Benjamin Rimmer en de Nederlandse Diederik van der Laag gezongen. En daarnaast ook een aantal werken van Arvo Pärt. Een variatie van composities met

een gezamenlijke rode draad: de kracht om op te staan uit de as, te herrijzen en het licht weer te vinden.

‘Sol Lokk’ zal niet alleen in Nederland worden gezongen. Het programma is ook een voorbereiding op een tournee naar Estland waar het koor een concert geeft in het Arvo Pärt centrum in de bossen van Laulasmaa. Estland staat bekend om haar rijke koorcultuur. Het land heeft zich zelfs in 1989 letterlijk vrij gezongen van de Russische overheersing middels een 600

km lange zingende ketting van mensen over de Via Baltica. Dirigent Raoul Boesten heeft een sterke liefde voor de Estlandse koormuziek en voert met zijn koren regelmatig werken uit van

Arvo Pärt, Veljo Tormis en Pärt Uusberg. Het kwam zelfs tot een samenwerking met de wereldberoemde componist Arvo Pärt.

Vocaal Ensemble Ludens staat bekend om haar meeslepende uitvoeringen en diepgaande interpretaties van zowel oude als hedendaagse muziek. Met als doel het publiek een beleving te

geven die de ziel raakt. Een ervaring te creëren die verbindt en ons dichter bij elkaar brengt.

Wishful Singing is celebrating its 20th anniversary! After more than 600 concerts in 15 different countries, the ensemble celebrates its 20th anniversary on home land with loyal fans from the very beginning and anyone who wants to get to know the ensemble.

The heart of the program includes texts and compositions by Hildegard von Bingen, a versatile genius of the 12th century. It was her enchanting chants that prompted Wishful Singing to dive deeper into the Gregorian repertoire a decade ago. Since then, the ensemble has been creating a new “buzz” around this cultural heritage with its concerts and online courses, including in collaboration with Herman Finkers. In his compositions, Ola Gjeilo reaches back to this ancient music, which still manages to touch.

Another highlight of the program is the new composition by Diederik van der Laag, written especially for the five singers of Wishful Singing. The work echoes the medieval hymn Ubi caritas et amor and takes as its theme caring and love.

Beautiful Scandinavian folk music and a selection of close-harmony arrangements make up the conclusion of the evening, during which Wishful Singing will of course perform some real audience favorites.

In ‘Sol Lokk’ voert het 26 koppige Vocaal Ensemble Ludens een aantal indrukwekkende koorwerken uit. Het programma raakt thema’s als broederschap en menselijke waardigheid in tijden van strijd en onrust. Verlies, vallen en ondanks alles weer opstaan. Overgave, hoop en de kracht van verbinding. ‘Sol Lokk’, een roep naar de zon. Een roep naar het licht dat ons altijd weer vindt en de basis vormt van wie we in wezen zijn.

Een van de kopstukken is de compositie ‘You rise I fall’ van Eric Whitacre, waarin hij het verlies van een geliefde aangrijpend verklankt. Daarnaast worden werken van jonge componisten zoals

Jacob Mühlrad, Caroline Shaw, Benjamin Rimmer en de Nederlandse Diederik van der Laag gezongen. En daarnaast ook een aantal werken van Arvo Pärt. Een variatie van composities met

een gezamenlijke rode draad: de kracht om op te staan uit de as, te herrijzen en het licht weer te vinden.

‘Sol Lokk’ zal niet alleen in Nederland worden gezongen. Het programma is ook een voorbereiding op een tournee naar Estland waar het koor een concert geeft in het Arvo Pärt centrum in de bossen van Laulasmaa. Estland staat bekend om haar rijke koorcultuur. Het land heeft zich zelfs in 1989 letterlijk vrij gezongen van de Russische overheersing middels een 600

km lange zingende ketting van mensen over de Via Baltica. Dirigent Raoul Boesten heeft een sterke liefde voor de Estlandse koormuziek en voert met zijn koren regelmatig werken uit van

Arvo Pärt, Veljo Tormis en Pärt Uusberg. Het kwam zelfs tot een samenwerking met de wereldberoemde componist Arvo Pärt.

Vocaal Ensemble Ludens staat bekend om haar meeslepende uitvoeringen en diepgaande interpretaties van zowel oude als hedendaagse muziek. Met als doel het publiek een beleving te

geven die de ziel raakt. Een ervaring te creëren die verbindt en ons dichter bij elkaar brengt.

Wishful Singing is celebrating its 20th anniversary! After more than 600 concerts in 15 different countries, the ensemble celebrates its 20th anniversary on home land with loyal fans from the very beginning and anyone who wants to get to know the ensemble.

The heart of the program includes texts and compositions by Hildegard von Bingen, a versatile genius of the 12th century. It was her enchanting chants that prompted Wishful Singing to dive deeper into the Gregorian repertoire a decade ago. Since then, the ensemble has been creating a new “buzz” around this cultural heritage with its concerts and online courses, including in collaboration with Herman Finkers. In his compositions, Ola Gjeilo reaches back to this ancient music, which still manages to touch.

Another highlight of the program is the new composition by Diederik van der Laag, written especially for the five singers of Wishful Singing. The work echoes the medieval hymn Ubi caritas et amor and takes as its theme caring and love.

Beautiful Scandinavian folk music and a selection of close-harmony arrangements make up the conclusion of the evening, during which Wishful Singing will of course perform some real audience favorites.

Wishful Singing is celebrating its 20th anniversary! After more than 600 concerts in 15 different countries, the ensemble celebrates its 20th anniversary on home land with loyal fans from the very beginning and anyone who wants to get to know the ensemble.

The heart of the program includes texts and compositions by Hildegard von Bingen, a versatile genius of the 12th century. It was her enchanting chants that prompted Wishful Singing to dive deeper into the Gregorian repertoire a decade ago. Since then, the ensemble has been creating a new “buzz” around this cultural heritage with its concerts and online courses, including in collaboration with Herman Finkers. In his compositions, Ola Gjeilo reaches back to this ancient music, which still manages to touch.

Another highlight of the program is the new composition by Diederik van der Laag, written especially for the five singers of Wishful Singing. The work echoes the medieval hymn Ubi caritas et amor and takes as its theme caring and love.

Beautiful Scandinavian folk music and a selection of close-harmony arrangements make up the conclusion of the evening, during which Wishful Singing will of course perform some real audience favorites.

Wishful Singing is celebrating its 20th anniversary! After more than 600 concerts in 15 different countries, the ensemble celebrates its 20th anniversary on home land with loyal fans from the very beginning and anyone who wants to get to know the ensemble.

The heart of the program includes texts and compositions by Hildegard von Bingen, a versatile genius of the 12th century. It was her enchanting chants that prompted Wishful Singing to dive deeper into the Gregorian repertoire a decade ago. Since then, the ensemble has been creating a new “buzz” around this cultural heritage with its concerts and online courses, including in collaboration with Herman Finkers. In his compositions, Ola Gjeilo reaches back to this ancient music, which still manages to touch.

Another highlight of the program is the new composition by Diederik van der Laag, written especially for the five singers of Wishful Singing. The work echoes the medieval hymn Ubi caritas et amor and takes as its theme caring and love.

Beautiful Scandinavian folk music and a selection of close-harmony arrangements make up the conclusion of the evening, during which Wishful Singing will of course perform some real audience favorites.

Wishful Singing is celebrating its 20th anniversary! After more than 600 concerts in 15 different countries, the ensemble celebrates its 20th anniversary on home land with loyal fans from the very beginning and anyone who wants to get to know the ensemble.

The heart of the program includes texts and compositions by Hildegard von Bingen, a versatile genius of the 12th century. It was her enchanting chants that prompted Wishful Singing to dive deeper into the Gregorian repertoire a decade ago. Since then, the ensemble has been creating a new “buzz” around this cultural heritage with its concerts and online courses, including in collaboration with Herman Finkers. In his compositions, Ola Gjeilo reaches back to this ancient music, which still manages to touch.

Another highlight of the program is the new composition by Diederik van der Laag, written especially for the five singers of Wishful Singing. The work echoes the medieval hymn Ubi caritas et amor and takes as its theme caring and love.

Beautiful Scandinavian folk music and a selection of close-harmony arrangements make up the conclusion of the evening, during which Wishful Singing will of course perform some real audience favorites.

Wishful Singing is celebrating its 20th anniversary! After more than 600 concerts in 15 different countries, the ensemble celebrates its 20th anniversary on home land with loyal fans from the very beginning and anyone who wants to get to know the ensemble.

The heart of the program includes texts and compositions by Hildegard von Bingen, a versatile genius of the 12th century. It was her enchanting chants that prompted Wishful Singing to dive deeper into the Gregorian repertoire a decade ago. Since then, the ensemble has been creating a new “buzz” around this cultural heritage with its concerts and online courses, including in collaboration with Herman Finkers. In his compositions, Ola Gjeilo reaches back to this ancient music, which still manages to touch.

Another highlight of the program is the new composition by Diederik van der Laag, written especially for the five singers of Wishful Singing. The work echoes the medieval hymn Ubi caritas et amor and takes as its theme caring and love.

Beautiful Scandinavian folk music and a selection of close-harmony arrangements make up the conclusion of the evening, during which Wishful Singing will of course perform some real audience favorites.

Wishful Singing is celebrating its 20th anniversary! After more than 600 concerts in 15 different countries, the ensemble celebrates its 20th anniversary on home land with loyal fans from the very beginning and anyone who wants to get to know the ensemble.

The heart of the program includes texts and compositions by Hildegard von Bingen, a versatile genius of the 12th century. It was her enchanting chants that prompted Wishful Singing to dive deeper into the Gregorian repertoire a decade ago. Since then, the ensemble has been creating a new “buzz” around this cultural heritage with its concerts and online courses, including in collaboration with Herman Finkers. In his compositions, Ola Gjeilo reaches back to this ancient music, which still manages to touch.

Another highlight of the program is the new composition by Diederik van der Laag, written especially for the five singers of Wishful Singing. The work echoes the medieval hymn Ubi caritas et amor and takes as its theme caring and love.

Beautiful Scandinavian folk music and a selection of close-harmony arrangements make up the conclusion of the evening, during which Wishful Singing will of course perform some real audience favorites.

Beide concerten vinden plaats in Tolhuis, Amsterdam Noord

Beide concerten vinden plaats in Tolhuis, Amsterdam Noord

Sophia Chamber Choir will sing Pursue Light

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