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Canto Ostinato performed by the Saxophone octet

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Canto Ostinato is most frequently performed on two or four grand pianos. Experiencing the organ version is therefore both unique and highly refreshing. In 2007, Toon Hagen created an arrangement for organ, which he performs regularly.

The organ’s diverse registers, with their numerous tonal colors, combined with the church acoustics, give the piece a highly distinctive character. Every performance sounds different. This is partly due to the type of organ and the space it occupies, but primarily because it is an emotionally charged piece. Hagen’s mood at that exact moment determines what he plays. On the other hand, the same applies to the listener absorbing the music.

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In this performance, trumpeter Eric Vloeimans and organist Aart Bergwerff bring the piece to life in an entirely new way. Eric, one of the Netherlands’ most beloved trumpeters, is known for his warm tone and expressive improvisations, while Aart adds a deep dimension with his rich, spatial organ sound. Together, they create a special dialogue between trumpet and organ that completely immerses the audience in the hypnotic world of Canto Ostinato.

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Canto Ostinato performed by Simeon Kwartet

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Canto Ostinato performed by Wishful singing and Aart Bergwerff on organ.

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Canto Ostinato performed by: Claron McFadden – soprano, Eric Vloeimans – trompet & Aart Bergwerff – organ

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Following the success of the previous two editions, Simeon ten Holt’s Canto Ostinato returns this year. This time, the performance moves from the familiar farm setting to the open air: right in the heart of nature near the Frisian village of Jorwert.

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Canto Ostinato performed by Marnix van de Poll. The concert will take place in the composer’s house in Bergen, on his Steinway grand piano.

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Canto Ostinato by Marnix van der Poll 

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Sandbox Percussion and UW School of Music students and faculty come to ECM to give a performance of Simeon Ten Holt’s evening-length minimalist work, Canto Ostinato. Originally a keyboard piece by the Dutch composer, Canto Ostinato is made up of overlapping layers and repeated patterns, and has amassed a cult following. Conceived and developed by Andrew Cyr, Erik Hall, and Jonny Allen, this version of Canto Ostinato features a 17-piece ensemble arrangement led and commissioned by Metropolis Ensemble’s Founder and Director Andrew Cyr. As Canto Ostinato is commonly performed with either two or four pianos, this ambitious arrangement highlights the musical freedom of Holt’s most popular work, which can be performed by different instruments and a varying number of performers.

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Pianist Erik Hall, Sandbox Percussion and UW School of Music students & faculty join ECM for Simeon ten Holt’s evening-length minimalist work. Originally a keyboard piece by the Dutch composer, Canto Ostinato has amassed a cult following. This 17-piece ensemble arrangement, led and commissioned by Metropolis Ensemble’s Founder & Director, Andrew Cyr, will be a one of a kind experience - an evening NOT to be missed!

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