James Allen Cycle
This song cycle, inspired by the work of James Allen, explores the power of thought. Rijndert van Woudenberg has completed two movements of the cycle, which will eventually consist of five parts in total.
James Allen, a British philosophical writer, was renowned for his inspiring books and poetry. As a Man Thinketh, his most famous work, has been widely distributed since it was published in 1902 and has influenced many individuals. His teachings continue to inspire countless persons worldwide.
At the heart of James Allen's work lies the notion of the immense creative and transformative potential of thought.
Thoughts become tangible things.
Hollands Collectief
Hollands Collectief is a vocal ensemble comprised of choir singers with extensive experience in various professional choirs. The core members of Hollands Collectief, soprano and artistic leader Elisabeth Blom, alto Hebe de Champeaux, tenor Dolf Drabbels, and bass Kees Jan de Koning, regularly perform with prestigious choirs such as the Netherlands Chamber Choir, the Netherlands Broadcasting Choir, Cappella Amsterdam, and Amsterdam Baroque Choir. Hollands Collectief aims to achieve a pure, transparent sound. Old and new music are programmed alongside each other, and Dutch composers are frequently given a prominent place.
Stefan Gerritsen - Guitar
Stefan Gerritsen: A magnificent guitarist, wrote De Volkskrant on June 22, 2016. Guitarist Gerritsen is virtuosic and fluent in all of the techniques of modern guitar playing (Soundboard magazine 2011). Stefan Gerritsen is a versatile classical guitarist with a repertoire that ranges from early music to the latest compositions, often dedicated to him. In addition, he is not afraid to take risks and initiates new projects to expand the classical guitar repertoire, not only for solo guitar but also for unique combinations, such as guitar and vocal ensemble.