Playground
Dag in de Branding Festival
Feb 21 2026
A playful concert bursting with humor and musical creativity, where the tradition of contemporary music blends with the inventiveness of young composers. Highlights include Ligeti’s fascinating Poème Symphonique for 100 metronomes and three brand-new musical works inspired by the number 100. This program promises to be a celebration of the musical spirit.
Under the direction of Gregory Charette, with soloists Katherine Dain and Joey Marijs, the concert offers a surprising mix of profound emotional intensity and lighthearted playfulness. The program features two world premieres by Meriç Artaç and Alexandre Kordzaia, along with works by Unsuk Chin, Thomas Adès, Richard Ayres, and Mayke Nas. A vibrant tribute to music, where playfulness and depth seamlessly come together.
György Ligety
Richard Ayres
Mayke Nas
Meriç Artaç
Huba de Graaff
Graspunt special Dag in de Branding 2026
Jasper de Bock
Alexandre Kordzaia