Spring Concert VBE, JE en JO

Spring Concert VBE, JE en JO – March 8, Viotta Join the talented musicians of Viotta for an unforgettable evening of music and adventure. The concert begins with the Preparatory Ensemble, led by conductor Benson Walch, as they blend the familiar with the fresh, featuring a conductor‑arranged traditional melody, Georg F. Händel’s Sarabande, and the lively Fiania Suite by Katharina Baker. They then dive into Klaus Badelt’s dazzling Pirates of the Caribbean, finishing with the Viotta classic Western Hoedown by Vernon Leidig. Mid‑set, the Junior Ensemble, conducted by Esther Damsma‑in 't Groen, packs a diverse program: from the lyrical opening of Carmen by Georges Bizet to Dvořák’s spirited 7th Slavonic Dance, a bright movement from Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, and the soaring film music highlights from Harry Potter, composed by John Williams. After the intermission, the Youth Orchestra, guided by You i Gaertner, takes the audience on a European journey, starting with Joseph Haydn’s monumental Symphony No. 104 London. They then explore the exotic rhythms of Alexandre Luigini’s Ballet Égyptien, concluding with the vibrant Spanish‑style Bailes Para Orquesta by arranger Richard Meyer. The finale is highlighted by soaring violin solos from Sara Kazama and Adrian Lopez Gomez. Experience a rich, eclectic setlist brought to life by Viotta’s next‑generation musicians – a concert film you won’t want to miss!