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Friday, June 25, 2010 — 8:00pm
Theodor Milkov, ZMF Faculty
Theodor Milkov, a Greek percussionist in the State Orchestra of Athens (and graduate of CvA), is widely recognized for his breathtaking artistry on marimba, especially Scarlatti adaptations.
Ivana Bilic, ZMF Faculty
Ivana Bilic, Principal Timpanist of the Croatian Radio Symphony Orchestra and two-time recipient of the Croatian “Porin” Award for best classical performance for her marimba recordings, will be joined by the Porin String Quartet from Croatia featuring music by Croatians Kuljeric and Palanovic, alongside works by Sammut, Levitan and Aguirre.
Sunday, June 27, 2010 — 8:00pm
Tatiana Koleva, ZMF Faculty and Special Guest Rutger van Otterloo, saxophones
Tatiana Koleva, a Bulgarian-born marimbist, was named “Musician of the Year” for 2007 by the National Radio and the audience of Bulgaria. She now lives and works in the Netherlands where she frequently inspires new compositions for marimba using her “marimba extended:” formula: marimba augmented by other percussion instruments, sound tracks and her voice. Her ZMF recital will include performances with jazz saxophonist Rutger van Otterloo including Louis Andriessen’s Hout; works by Klatzow, Kyriakides and Ellington; and traditional Bulgarian music.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 — 8:00pm
Julie Spencer, ZMF Faculty
Julie Spencer, an American who currently lives in Bingen, Germany, is an internationally renowned virtuoso on her main instrument, the marimba. She has appeared in concerts throughout Europe, North America, and Japan. In 2003, she was named one of the world’s 20 best young jazz vibraphonists by Jazziz magazine. Her ZMF concert will feature her own compositions, including a duo work with guest marimbist Nancy Zeltsman.
Friday, July 2, 2010 (Admission is for the entire evening)
Conservatorium van Amsterdam Percussion Ensemble, Directed by Peter Prommel
Andrey Doynikov & Fumito Nunoya, ZMF Associate Faculty
7:00 pm / Sweelinckzaal—Andrey Doynikov (of Russia) & Fumito Nunoya (of Japan), two acclaimed young artists, will perform solo and duo adaptations of music by Piazzolla and Grieg.
8:00 pm / Theaterzaal—Conservatorium van Amsterdam & Hochschule für Musik Detmold Percussion Ensembles: Top student soloists and ensembles from both conservatories will perform works for mallet ensemble (Ravel, Séjourné); by Dutch composers (de Leeuw, Vleggaar); and by Japanese composer Maki Ishii.
Saturday, July 3, 2010 — 2:00pm
2:00 pm / Bernard Haitinkzaal—Educational Concert: An Introduction to the Marimba—FREE
This will be a fun demonstration/recital offering background information about the marimba. Perfect for children and families! Performing and teaching will be two dynamic duos (CvA graduates):
Duo Sax & Stix (saxophonist Eva van Grinsven and percussionist Ramon Lormans) & Tchiki Duo (percussionists Jacques Hostettler and Nicolas Suter).
Duo Sax & Stix, First Prize winners at the Dutch National Chamber Music Competition, perform adaptations as well as music composer specifically for them. Tchiki Duo performs their own works along with those of the masters—with emotion, originality and virtuosity.
Saturday, July 3, 2010 — 8:00pm
Nancy Zeltsman, ZMF Faculty and Special Guest Larry Passin, clarinet
Nancy Zeltsman, ZMF’s Artistic Director, will present an evening of solo and duo music. Formerly a member the duo Marimolin for many years, this summer Nancy is connecting with long-time friend with Larry Passin who has been Principal Clarinet of the Barcelona Symphony for 20 years. Music by Louis Andriessen, Carla Bley, Olivier Messiaen, Shawn Michalek, Errollyn Wallen, Barbara White and more.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 — 8:00pm
Jack Van Geem, ZMF Faculty
Jack van Geem has been Principal Percussionist of the San Francisco Symphony for 30 years. He has been on faculty at nearly every ZMF. This year’s recital program, which he calls “Variations,” will include works of Bach, Piazzolla and Darren Jones, as well as Alejandro Viñao’s landmark compositions Khan Variations and Arabesco Infinito. Van Geem’s long-awaited solo marimba CD featuring South American composers will be released!
Friday, July 9, 2010 — 8:30pm
PercaDu, Adi Morag & Tomer Yariv, ZMF Faculty
PercaDu, Adi Morag and Tomer Yariv from Israel, is a world class percussion duo celebrated for their virtuoso, energetic and intense playing. During 2009, they were featured soloists with the New York Philharmonic under Zubin Mehta, and with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl. They have received numerous prizes including “Best Chamber Music Ensemble” at the Aviv Music Competition.
Saturday, July 10, 2010 — 12pm to 5:00pm
ZMF Participants’ Marathon Concert
Free (2€ suggested donation)
This always-popular event will feature more than 50 up-and-coming marimba players from around the world! Audience members are invited to come and go as they please during the entire afternoon.
