Canto Ostinato by Simeon ten Holt. No more recommendation is really necessary. Perhaps you were there in January 2023, when pianists Arielle Vernède, Gerard Bouwhuis, Kees Wieringa and Jeroen van Veen performed the work in a packed Kleine Zaal of De Oosterpoort. Or last November you were relaxing on a mat in the Grote Zaal at the lounge session of pianists Jeroen van Veen and Mike del Ferro. Or did you hear in April the beautiful performance of star harpist Gwyneth Wentink during one of her Ode concerts.

The work has many performances in different line-ups. What always remains the same is the dreamy, almost meditative effect the repetitive music has on many listeners. Simeon ten Holt himself preferred a performance on four pianos. And that’s what you’re going to get at this concert. Canto performers of the first hour Arielle Vernède and Gerard Bouwhuis – who were also there two years ago – will be joined this time by Hannes Minnaar and Ivo Janssen. The second chance for everyone who could not be there earlier.