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Haydn in Rhoon
17.09.2009Having opened our season with Mendelssohn and Haydn, (both of whom have jubilees this year,) we turned our attention to yet another important work of Haydn’s - the Stabat Mater – which was performed last weekend during the annual Haydn – van Hoboken Festival in Rhoon.
Together with the Kölner Akademie and conductor Michael Willens, the Nederlands Kamerkoor gave the audience an unforgettably delightful evening with their performance of the original version of Haydn’s youthful masterpiece (written in 1767).
By means of a combination of a small choir of thirteen singers – from whose ranks emerged the four excellent soloists (Barbara Borden, Karin van der Poel, Albert van Ommen and Gilad Nezer) – and an equally small orchestra, Haydn’s intentions were revealed in all their glory, intimacy and variety. The unique location – the old church next to the Castle of Rhoon, where the van Hoboken family, with their close links to Haydn, used to live – most certainly contributed to the success of this festive evening. [ls]
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