Ellen De Cock (piano) & string quintet

Programme
Piano Concerto no. 2 c minor op. 18, Sergej Rachmaninov (1873 – 1943)

“You will start writing your piano concerto….You will work with great ease… The concerto will be of excellent quality…..”
1900. After a 3-year period of depression and writer’s block, these hypnotic words from neurologist Dahl are a way out to a new blossoming future for Rachmaninov.
A haunting masterpiece emerges. Velvety poetry, ecstatic highs, intimate vocal lines, erotic scenes, warm power, rich harmonies and creative bravado.
All the beauty of life and beyond.
“You will discover….you will experience…..you will be moved…. ”

Ellen De Cock (piano)
Ellen studied piano at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Antwerp with Eliane Rodrigues and Peter Van der Koelen, where she obtained her “Master in Music” diploma with high distinction. She perfected herself by participating in several master classes by Jean-Claude Van den Eynde, Jan Wijn and Michel Campanella, among others.
She currently teaches piano and piano accompaniment at the Academy of Lier and performs on stage as a soloist or in chamber music ensembles. She is also part of several productions, both at home and abroad.
Since the start-up of Altelier, Ellen has been a regular accompanist for this company. Her piano accompaniment is much appreciated both at solo and group concerts.

String quintet
Lev Adamov – violin
Wim De Cock – alt violin
Marc Tooten – alt violin
Michiel Dutré – cello
Lode Leire – contrabass

In complete confidence, Ellen allows herself to be accompanied by these esteemed top musicians.
One by one, they have gained great prestige as conductors in various orchestras and renowned chamber music ensembles.

Entrance
Hall Platform, Verlatstraat 20, Antwerp (1st floor)

Doors: 7pm
Start of the concert: 8pm

Tickets
€25/ €12 (-26yo)

Reservation via ilse@bernaerts.be
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