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Another throwback to our release concert at Orgelpark. Because of the lockdown it is unclear when we will perform again, however, let’s not forget that experiencing music with fellow listeners is such a beautiful thing. At our CD presentation Laura Sandee joined us and together we played Pelēcis’ Sunlight Sonata. A soothing and hopeful piece. The composition was originally premiered in the Beethovenhalle in Bonn in 2012, hence the reference to the famous Moonlight Sonata. For now: you can listen to our new album online >> link in bio, or order a physical copy via our website amstelquartet.nl. We hope we are able to share it live on stage again soon! 📷 by Foppe Schut #saxophone #saxophonequartet #amstelquartet #newmusic #sonata #moonlightsonata #beethoven #pelecis #orgelpark #amsterdam

We had such a great time finally sharing our newest album Pelēcis to the public in the majestic Orgelpark. The new album is recorded entirely at the Orgelpark and during our CD presentation we played the work Gaudeamus?, a capriccio for organ and saxophone quartet. Organ player Una Cintina took up the Verschueren organ, the French romantic organ of the Orgelpark, which not only looks great but also sounds wonderful. You can listen to Gaudeamus? yourself via the link in our bio! 📷 @foppeschut

We proudly present our new album Pelēcis, filled with compositions from the Latvian composer Georgs Pelēcis. His music often is described as 'new consonant' and is characterized by a warm and lively style, at times leaning towards minimalism and incorporating folk music influences of his native country. We hope you enjoy his work as much as we do! Check it out via >> link in bio or order the CD for underneath your christmas tree via https://www.amstelquartet.nl/shop_recordings

Our upcoming CD presentation at the Orgelpark is sold out. Thank you all for your support! To those who can’t make it: you can enjoy the new album via stream > > link in bio. Or pre-order via our website www.amstelquartet.nl We are looking forward!🎉

Another day, another preview! Last night Aad van Nieuwkerk from @vrijegeluiden premiered the composition Sunlight Sonata on NPO Radio 4! Take a listen already >> link in bio. Or check it at the upcoming album Pelēcis, out on the 10th of December!

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new album PELĒCIS to be released Dec 10th

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This Saturday, we are thrilled to play Todos Los Fuegos el Fuego again at @intro_in_situ together with the amazing @keurisquartet and @maximshalygin . We start at 20.30h! More info & tickets: introinsitu.nl

It's out! You can now listen to our hour-long live performance of Music With Changing Parts by Philip Glass on all streaming services. A big thanks to Pascal Meyer and Laura Sandee for joining us on stage, to Nina Kraszewska for mixing and to Bimhuis for providing us with their beautiful stage. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/amstelquartet

Philip Glass' Music With Changing Parts, together with Laura Sandee & Pascal Meyer, out on all streaming services on 15 October!

Another record coming up! Next week, we will release our live performance from Bimhuis of Philip Glass' Music With Changing Parts, together with Laura Sandee & Pascal Meyer, on Spotify. Artwork by Tino Nooten 🖼 Make sure to keep an eye on our website and streaming platforms: https://linktr.ee/amstelquartet