Berio's Sinfonia

In collaboration with the Holland Festival, concertgebouw presents an undisputed highlight of twentieth-century music. Experience the soothing layers of Luciano Berio's Sinfonia performed by the Concertgebouw Orchestra and eight vocalists from Silbersee conducted by Klaus Mäkelä.

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About this concert

Luciano Berio (1925-2003) was undoubtedly the most audience-friendly of the post-war generation of avant-gardist composers. In 1968, he surprised friends and foes alike with his Sinfonia, a five-part symphony for eight voices and orchestra. Spoken and sung texts, original sounds, familiar and unfamiliar musical fragments: Berio pieced them all together into a fascinating collage – as complex as it was accessible, as sensual as it was challenging. Sinfonia nestled itself in the musical memory and has become an integral part of music history.

Sinfonia is a monument and deserves a monumental performance in a monumental hall. The newly reopened Gashouder offers the perfect ambiance for this fascinating collage.