February 22nd 2010
Watch Charlotte Margiono in Vrije Geluiden again

Last Sunday, February 21, a new episode of the music program on Dutch television, Vrije Geluiden, was broadcasted. Vrije Geluiden is presented by Melchior Huurdeman since January and aires every sunday at 10.30 on Netherlands 1. Yesterday's episode had the famous Dutch soprano Charlotte Margiono, along with composer / pianist Frens Ehlhart as guests. They talked about their new album Hierdie Reis. Of course they played also some of the compositions.

This album is a musical collection of dark and sombre poems of the South African writer Igrid Jonker, put to music by Frens Ehlhart. Although she had a difficult life that ended tragically and this is reflected in her work, Frans Ehlhart nevertheless finds it striking how light her language is. It is a special combination that her oeuvre, with all that depth and tragedy, nevertheless can radiate a light escape. Ehlhart has captured this combination and soprano Charlotte Margiono brings it across like no other can. Jonker was already famous, but her work put to music in this way, contributes even more to her rightful eternal fame.

If you want to watch the episode again, check the website of Vrije Geluiden. 

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