Boulez' Monumental Electroacoustic Répons

Event

When:: Sun, 27. April 2025
Category:: Live Music in Rotterdam

Description

Boulez' Monumental Electroacoustic Répons
100 Years of Boulez with Bas Wiegers, Asko|Schönberg & I Solisti

With Répons, Pierre Boulez created a sound world unlike any other. Computers alter and scatter the live sound of the musicians throughout the space, producing an immersive and ever-shifting sonic environment. Six soloists, placed around the ensemble, add a spatial layer to the music—offering a rare opportunity to experience this extraordinary work live at de Doelen in Rotterdam.

This concert brings together the acclaimed ensemble Asko|Schönberg and Belgian wind collective I Solisti, under the direction of Bas Wiegers. The performance is paired with James Tenney’s In a Large Open Space, a piece in which musicians, given maximum freedom, move through the performance area, creating subtle shifts and shimmering sonic textures.

Together, these works form a hypnotic exploration of space and sound—an electroacoustic trip like no other.

Details
Date: Sunday, 27 April 2025
Time: 20:15
Venue: de Doelen, Grote Zaal, Rotterdam
Tickets: €10 – €39 (excl. €1.50 to €3.00 service fees)

Venue

Location:: De Doelen
Street:: Schouwburgplein 50
Postcode:: 3012 CL
City:: Rotterdam

Description

De Doelen is located in the heart of Rotterdam, easily accessible by public transport. The venue is a short walk from Rotterdam Central Station, making it convenient for both local residents and visitors arriving from outside the city. Nearby tram and metro stops also offer easy access to the venue, along with ample parking facilities in the surrounding area.