Musically, The Netherlands again has a great tradition of innovation—many well-known ensembles like Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the Rotterdam Philharmonic, the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century, the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, and the Schˆnberg Ensemble excel in their representation of classical music. In the field of contemporary music, composer Louis Andriessen is internationally recognized as one of its foremost pioneers. In 2005, Lincoln Center programmed an entire Louis Andriessen festival to celebrate his music. Dutch opera is also known for it innovative approach to the medium, as are its practitioners of early music, improvised jazz, and many forms of popular music.
The Dutch are also leaders in the fields of contemporary dance with major companies like the Netherlands Dance Theatre enjoying international recognition, along with an increasing number of smaller, avant-garde companies, who have enjoyed a recent upsurge in attention in the United States. Dutch theatre, with its daring staging and ensemble-driven production methods, is garnering increasing attention in the U.S, with several Dutch productions, Dutch-American co-productions and guest directorships on the horizon. Children’s theater and children’s literature from The Netherlands are known and praised for their combination of charm, technical expertise and willingness to tackle children’s real-life situations.
September 13, 2009
Peekskill, NY 10566
From Amsterdam to the Hudson River: Parallel geography that nurtures creativity!!
September 13, 2009
Peekskill, NY 10566
Over 1500 students collaborate to produce ceramic tiles in the Dutch Style commemorating the history of the discovery of the Hudson by Hendrik Hudson 400 years ago.
February 13, 2009
Museum of Modern Art, New York
Van Gogh and the colours of the night is a unique exhibition of paintings by Vincent van Gogh evoking the atmosphere of the evening and night.
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