A farewell to the Nieuw Ensemble
After this year, the Nieuw Ensemble will cease to exist. Since 1980, they have premiered many new classical pieces and commissioned many non-Western composers to make compositions for them. In addition, they occasionally performed in operas.
Playlist:
1 – Joël Bons. Sextet (1980-1). Nieuw Ensemble conducted by Ed Spanjaard.
2 – Tan Dun. Circle with four trios, a conductor and an audience. Nieuw Ensemble conducted by Ed Spanjaard.
3 – Francis Poulenc. Les mamelles de Tirésias (act 1). Renate Arends, soprano. Bernard Loonen, tenor. Nieuw Ensemble and Opera Trionfo Chorus conducted by Ed Spanjaard.
