On 8 June 2010 the music composition Venus (2010) by Rozalie Hirs receives it world premiere during Holland Festival, Amsterdam. Other works on the programme are by Gérard Grisey, Alvin Lucier, James Tenney, Richard Ayres and Abel Paul. There are two performances, at 16:00 and at 20:30. The location is […]
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venus (2010), holland festival – world premiere
On 8 June 2010 the music composition Venus (2010) by Rozalie Hirs receives it world premiere during Holland Festival, Amsterdam. Other works on the program are by Gérard Grisey, Alvin Lucier, James Tenney, Richard Ayres and Abel Paul. There are two performances, at 16:00 and at 20:30 CET. The location […]
in la (2003, 2010, english version) – world premiere
On 8 May 2010 Rozalie Hirs performs her music composition In LA (2003, English version 2010), based on her own text, during the Reading and Performance Series at Agitprop, San Diego, United States. In addition, she reads new English translations of her poems, recently translated by Willem Groenewegen. The event […]
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article 4 [map butterfly] (2004)
On 3 May 2010 the violinist Mark Menzies performs the music composition article 4 [map butterfly] (2004) by Rozalie Hirs at the Composition Department of the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB), Santa Barbara, United States. The performance takes place in collaboration with the Department for Media, Arts and Technology. […]
zenit (2010), redcat, disney hall, los angeles, united states – world premiere
On 1 May 2010 the formalist quartet plays during the event Les espaces acoustiques and beyond: new music after Gérard Grisey at the Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theatre (REDCAT) in Los Angeles, United States. Part of their performance is the world premiere of Rozalie Hirs’ string quartet Zenit (2010). […]
aan de zon, de wereld (2006), curved space (2009), poetry pieces i-iii (2008)
On 25 April 2010 Rozalie Hirs performs her music compositions Aan de zon, de wereld (2006), Curved Space/ Gekromde Ruimte (2009) and Poetry pieces I-III (2008), based on her own texts. The performance takes place in collaboration with the following cutting-edge performers and improvisers: Ned McGowan (flutes), Tobias Klein (bass/ […]
zichtbaar als zichzelf (2008) – world premiere
On 18 April 2010 Henk van der Waal and Rozalie Hirs present a new text composition zichtbaar als zichzelf (2010), based on Henk’s poetry book with the same title. The performance takes place at Castrum Peregrini, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The above photograph shows the author Henk van der Waal with […]
little whale and the ice (2008) – world premiere
The brandnew music composition Little Whale and the ice (2010) by Rozalie Hirs receives its world premiere on 14 February 2010. The concert marks the opening of the 16th Young Composers’ Meeting at De Gigant, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands. The perfomers are Orkest de Ereprijs and Wim Boerman (conductor). Date: 2010-02-14 […]
book of mirrors (2001), toonzetters festival
On 30 August 2009 Asko|Schönberg and Clark Rundell (conductor) perform the music composition Book of Mirrors (2001) by Rozalie Hirs alongside Joost Rekveld‘s film #23.2. The performance takes place as part of Toonzetters Festival to celebrate the ten most beautiful music compositions that were premiered in the previous year. Among […]
bridge of babel (2009) – opening
On 27 June 2009 the sound installation Android (2009) opens at Kinker bridge, Amsterdam-West. The netherlands. The installation by Roel van Timmeren/ ILAP (concept, design) includes music by by Gerda Geertens, Huba de Graaff and Mayke Nas, and Rozalie Hirs, commissoned by ILAP with support from the Netherlands Foundation for […]
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article 0 [transarctic buddha] (2000), schwetzinger festspiele, germany
On 22 May 2009 rising star Johannes Fischer (percussion) performs a portrait concert during the Schwetzinger Festspiele at the Rokokotheater, SWR, Stuttgart, Germany. The performance is broadcast live by the German radio channels SWR2 and ARD. Part of the programme is the music composition article 0 [transarctic buddha] for solo […]
curved space/ gekromde ruimte (2009) – world premiere
aan de zon de wereld, poetry pieces i-iii
On 5 April 2009 at 14:00 CET Gallery of Tones and Stevko Busch (curator, pianist) present WortMusik, a portrait concert of Rozalie Hirs. The event features the music compositions Curved space/ Gekromde ruimte (2009), Poetry pieces I-III (2008), and Aan de zon de wereld (2006) by Rozalie Hirs. Ned McGowan […]
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article 1 to 3 [the] [aleph] [a], greenwich house, new york, usa
On 18 March 2009 Jenny Lin performs a solo concert at Greenwich House, New York, United States. The concert programme as part of the Women’s Work Series includes the music composition article 1 to 3 [the] [aleph] [a] (2003) by Rozalie Hirs. Date: 2009-03-18 Time: 20:00 Location: Women’s work series, […]
article 1 to 3 [the] [aleph] [a], passaic library, usa
On 8 March 2009 at 15:00 EST Jenny Lin performs a solo concert at Passaic Library, New Jersey, United States. The concert programme includes the music composition article 1 to 3 [the] [aleph] [a] (2003) by Rozalie Hirs. Date: 2009-03-08 Time: 15:00 Location: Passaic Library, 195 Gregory Avenue, New Jersey, […]
aan de zon, de wereld (2006), in la (2003), poetry pieces i-iii (2008), van het wonder is woord (2005)
On 3 March 2009 the poetry event Word Lounge Deluxe takes place at Het Patronaat, Haarlem, The Netherlands. The poets Bas Belleman, Ellen Deckwitz, Bart F.M. Droog, and Sylvia Hubers read their work. In addition Rozalie Hirs performs her music compositions on original texts: Poetry pieces I-III (2008), Van het […]
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article 0 [transarctic buddha], germany
On 1 March 2009 the percussionist Johannes Fischer performs a solo recital at Kammermusikreihe im Kirchbergforum, Lollar, Germany. The concert programme includes the music composition article 0 [transarctic buddha] (2000) by Rozalie Hirs. Date: 2009-03-01 Time: 17:00 Location: Kammermusikreihe im Kirchbergforum, Kirchberg 2, Lollar, Germany Performers: Johannes Fischer (percussion)
book of mirrors (2001), disney hall, los angeles, usa – north-american premiere
On 20 February 2009 David Rosenboom (conductor) and the CalArts New Century Players present a concert at in Los Angeles, United States. The concert programme includes the North American premiere of the music composition Book of Mirrors (2001) by Rozalie Hirs. The location is the REDCAT/ Roy and Edna Disney/ […]
article 0 [transarctic buddha] (2000)
On 18 November 2008 the percussionist Johannes Fischer performs a solo recital at the Berliner Philharmonie, Berlin, Germany. This recital is part of Debut im Deutschlandradio Kultur, a series by Deutschlandradio Kultur celebrating extraordinary new talents. Part of Fischer’s recital is the music composition article 0 [transarctic buddha] (2000) by […]
roseherte (2008) – world premiere
On 8 November 2008 the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and Micha Hamel (conductor) perform the concert OER during the festival Nederlandse Muziekdagen (Dutch Music Days) at Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Part of the concert programme is the world premiere of the music composition Roseherte (2008) for symphony […]
wortmusik – launch
On 2 November 2008 the new series WortMusik opens as part of Pianolab, Goethe Institut, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. During the festive launch event Dante Boon, Samuel Vriezen, Albert van Veenendaal, Mark Alban Lotz, Lysander le Coultre, Alan Purves, Walter Lampe, Keiko Shichijo, Oscar Jan Hoogland, Natalio Sued, Raoul van der […]
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article 0 [transarctic buddha] (2000) – german premiere
On 8 August 2008 percussionist Johannes Fischer performs the musical composition article 0 [transarctic buddha] (2000) by Rozalie Hirs as part of the Oberstdorfer Musiksommer at Christus-Kirche, Oberstdorf, Germany. Date: 2008-08-08 Time: 20:00 Location: Oberstdorfer Musiksommer, Christus-Kirche, Oststraße 2, Oberstdorf, Germany Performers: Johannes Fischer (percussion)
in la (2003), paradiso, amsterdam
On 12 July 2008 percussionist, voice artist, and composer Arnold Marinissen performs the text and music composition In LA (2003) by Rozalie Hirs at Paradiso, Amsterdam. The performance is part of his program I like to watch too. Date: 2008-07-12 Time: 21:00 Location: I like to watch too, Paradiso, Weteringschans […]
poetry pieces i-iii (2008)
On 27 June 2008 the Eindfeest (End of Season Party) takes place at Perdu, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. As part of this evening programme, Rozalie Hirs performs her music compositions on original poems Poetry pieces I-III (2008). Date: 2008-06-27 Time: 21:00 Location: Het Eindfeest, Perdu, Kloveniersburgwal 86, Amsterdam → Nederlands
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article 5 [dolphin, curved time] (2008)
On 15 June 2008 the Dutch soprano Irene Maessen performs two concerts as part of Wendingen Festival at the Bijbels Museum (The Bible Museum), Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The concerts feature the music composition article 5 [dolpin, curved time] (2008) by Rozalie Hirs. The piece is based on Rozalie’s poem ‘Tuimelaar’ […]
article 5 [dolphin, curved time] (2008) – world premiere
On 14 June 2008 the Dutch soprano Irene Maessen presents the world premiere of music composition article 5 [dolpin, curved time] (2008) by Rozalie Hirs. Maessen sings the composition twice that day, at 13:00 and 14:00 resepctively. The concerts are part of Wendingen Festival at the Bijbels Museum (The Bible […]
poetry piece iii (2008), aboriginal art museum, utrecht
On 11 June 2008 the Aboriginal Art Museum (Museum voor hedendaagse Aboriginal kunst), Utrecht, the Netherlands, presents An evening with Robert Gray. The poet Robert Gray (Australia) reads his poetry alongside his colleagues Jennifer Arcuni (USA), Julian Stannard (UK), Robert Glick (USA), and Rozalie Hirs (Netherlands). In addition, Rozalie performs […]
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article 4 [map butterfly] (2004)
On 26 May 2008 the violinist Carmel Raz performs a solo recital as part of Musica Nova at the Felicjia Blumental Music Center, Tel Aviv, Israël. Part of her recital is the music composition article 4 [map butterfly] for solo violin (2004) by Rozalie Hirs. Date: 2008-05-26 Time: 20:00 Location: […]
poetry piece iii (2008) – world premiere
On 8 May 2008, the launch party of Versal VI, the new issue of the English language literary review, takes place at the Sugar Factory, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. During the event, the poets, and writers Emmanuel Moses, Sandra Jensen, Wiljan van den Akker, Jennifer Arcuni, Michael Karmen, Julian Stannard, and […]
aan de zon, de wereld (2006)
poetry pieces i-ii (2008), perdu, amsterdam
On 27 April 2008 the Amsterdam poetry bookshop and theatre Perdu organizes a Festival for Amsterdam Wereldboekenstad (Amsterdam World Book City). The Festival Culturele Peepshow (Cultural Peepshow) takes place in Amsterdam’s Red Light District. It offers private poetry readings and perfromances to all audience members. As part of the festival, […]
poetry pieces i-ii (2008) – world premiere
aan de zon de wereld (2006), in la (2003), van het wonder is woord (2005)
On 26 April 2008 the Krikri/ Zaoem festival takes place at Minardschouwburg, Ghent, Belgium. Featured artists are the poets/ performers Angela Rawlings (Canada), Eduard Escoffet (Spain), Leevi Lehto (Finland), Ghalia Benali (Tunesia), and Rozalie Hirs (The Netherlands). Festival curators are Maja Jantar, Jelle Meander and Helen White. As part of […]
article 0 [transarctic buddha] (2000)
On April 23, 2008, percussionist Johannes Fischer presents a recital, featuring works by Iannis Xenakis, Matthias Pintscher, Vinko Globokar, Javier Alvarez, Larry Baker, Edison Denisov, and Rozalie Hirs. Oboist Christian Hommel and flutist Nari Hong are the musical collaborators of Fischer in this concert. The concert programme includes the music […]
aan de zon, de wereld (2006), poëziefestival landgraaf
On 20 April 2008 the poets Anneke Brassinga, Hans Groenewegen, Liesbeth Lagemaat, Samuel Vriezen, B. Zwaal, and Rozalie Hirs perform the oratorio Troost de hysterische robot by the Dutch poet Lucebert. The musicians Anne La Berge and David Dramm interlace the readings with improvisations. In addition to the collective performance […]
article 0 [transarctic buddha] (2000) – swiss premiere
On 4 April 2008 the percussionist Johannes Fischer performs a solo recital at Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana, Via Soldino 9, Lugano, Switzerland. The recital prgramme includes the Swiss premiere of the music composition article 0 [transarctic buddha] (2000) by Rozalie Hirs. Date: 2008-04-04 Time: 20:00 CET Location: Conservatorio della Svizzera […]
book launch geert buelens, brussels, belgium
On 30 January 2008 at 20:00 CET the book launch of Oneigelijk gebruik (Nijmegen: Van Tilt, 2008) by Geert Buelens, takes place at Passa Porta, Brussels, Belgium. The launch programme is interlaced by music performances and readings by Mauro Pawlowski and Rozalie Hirs. Rozalie performs her musical composition Aan de […]
aan de zon, de wereld (2006), van het wonder is woord (2005)
On 11 December 2007 Dick Huisman, Halil Gür, Peter M. van der Linden, and Rozalie Hirs are guest poets during Dichtersdinsdag at De Kring society, Amsterdam. They read original poetry. In addition, Rozalie Hirs performs two of her music compositions, based on own texts: Aan de zon, de wereld (2006) […]
aan de zon, de wereld (2006), in la (2003), pulsars (2007), van het wonder is woord (2005), radio mona lisa, amsterdam – portrait concert
On 30 September 2007 Radio Mona Lisa features composer and poet Rozalie Hirs. She performs her compositions, based on own texts, Aan de zon, de wereld (2006), In LA (2003), Van het wonder is woord (2005), and Pulsars (2007) live at Theater de Cameleon, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The integral radio […]
sacro monte (1997), ensemble courage, dresden, germany
On 15 September 2007 Ensemble Courage and Titus Engel (conductor) perform a concert at Dreikönigskirche, Dresden, Germany. Part of the concert programme is the music composition Sacro Monte (1997) by Rozalie Hirs. Date: 2007-09-15 Time: 20:00 CET Location: Dreikönigskirche, Hauptstraße 23, Dresden, Germany Performers: Ensemble Courage, Titus Engel (conductor) → […]
aan de zon, de wereld (2006)
On 9 August 2007 Rozalie Hirs performs her music composition Aan de zon, de wereld (2006) as part of the program Nuits d’Été at Theater/ Filmhuis LUX, Nijmegen. Additionally, the Matangi Quartet performs works by Haydn. Furthermore, Philip Hoorne and Rozalie Hirs read original poetry. Date: 2007-08-09 Time: 21:00 Location: […]
vlinders, gras (2007), amsterdam
On 15 May 2007 the the Jackson Mac Low Band performs a concert at De Badcuyp, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The programme 2×60′ features works by Taylan Susam, Samuel Vriezen, Thomas Stiegler, Jackson Mac Low, Joost Baars, John Cage, and Rozalie Hirs. Part of the programme is the music/text composition Vlinders, […]
vlinders, gras (2007) – world premiere
On 12 May 2007 the Jackson Mac Low Band (Samuel Vriezen, Joost Baars, Dante Boon, Martijn Voorvelt) perform at Tolhuistuin Festival, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Part of the programme is the world premiere of the music/text composition Vlinders, gras (2007) by Rozalie Hirs. Date: 2007-05-12 Time: 16:00 Location: Tolhuistuin Festival, Tolhuisweg […]
sacro monte (1997) – finnish premiere
On 10 April 2007 Musiikkiakatemia NYTT! NYTT! Ensemble and Erkki Lahesmaa (conductor) perform a concert as part of Konsertti Aboa Nova III at the Turku Music Academy in Turku, Finland. Part of the programme is the Finnish premiere of the music composition Sacro Monte (1997) by Rozalie Hirs. Date: 2007-04-10 […]
in la (2003), vishal, haarlem
On 17 March 2007 Arnold Marinissen performs the music composition In LA (2003) by Rozalie Hirs by way of opening the art exhibition Rompecabeza at the Vishal, Haarlem, The Netherlands. Also at Vishal, the brandnew visual art installation In LA space (2007) is on display, Rozalie Hirs created especially for […]
zenit, uur nul (2007) – belgian premiere
On 6 March 2007 the Zephyrkwartet (Zephyr Quartet) plays the new string quartet Zenit, uur nul (2007) by Rozalie Hirs. The performance is part of the concert program ‘The Soul Awakens’, also including works by Giacinto Scelsi, Horatiu Radulescu, and Claude Vivier. The concert takes place at Logos Foundation, Ghent, […]
in la (2003), den bosch
On 1 March 2007 the composer, percussionist, and voice performer Arnold Marinissen presents a solo concert at De Toonzaal, Den Bosch (‘s-Hertogenbosch), the Netherlands. The concert program Sang love songs features works for percussion, musical saw and (speaking) voice. Part of the concert prorgamme is In LA (2003) by Rozalie […]
zenit, uur nul (2007), amsterdam
On 28 February 2007 the Zephyrkwartet (Zephyr Quartet) plays the new string quartet Zenit, uur nul (2007) by Rozalie Hirs. The performance is part of the concert program ‘The Soul Awakens’, also including works by Giacinto Scelsi, Horatiu Radulescu, and Claude Vivier. The concert takes place at Bethaniënklooster, Amsterdam, The […]
zenit, uur nul (2007), nijmegen, the netherlands
On 18 February 2007 the Zephyrkwartet (Zephyr Quartet) plays the new string quartet Zenit, uur nul (2007) by Rozalie Hirs. The performance is part of the concert program ‘The Soul Awakens’, also including works by Giacinto Scelsi, Horatiu Radulescu, and Claude Vivier. The concert takes place at Galerie Marzee, Nijmegen, […]
source of blue (2005), vredenburg, utrecht
On 17 February 2007 pianist Marcel Worms presents the launch of his new double CD Red, White, and Blues (Amsterdam: Attacca Productions, 2007). Part of the CD and the concert is the music composition Source of Blue/ Bron van Blauw (2005) by Rozalie Hirs. The concert takes place at Muziekcentrum […]
zenit, uur nul (2007) – world premiere
On 11 February 2007 the Zephyrkwartet (Zephyr Quartet) plays the new string quartet Zenit, uur nul (2007) by Rozalie Hirs. The performance is part of the concert program The Soul Awakens, also including works by Giacinto Scelsi, Horatiu Radulescu, and Claude Vivier. The concert takes place at Museum De Pont, […]
aan de zon, de wereld (2006), in la (2003), wendingen festival, amsterdam
During Wendingen Festival on 18 November 2006 at 15:00, Rozalie Hirs performs her musical compositions, based on own texts, Aan de zon, de wereld (2006) and In LA (2003). The venue is Salon 390, located at Herengracht 390, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Curator of the festival is Marja Bon (the above […]
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article 1 to 3 [the] [aleph] [a] (2003), dante boon, goethe institut, amsterdam
On 5 November 2006, pianist Dante Boon performs a solo recital during the Piano Amsterdam series at the Goethe Institut, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Part of the concert is Rozalie Hirs’ composition article 1 to 3 [the] [aleph] [a] (2003). Date: 2006-11-05 Doortime: 16:00 Location: Goethe Institut, Herengracht 470, Amsterdam, The […]
aan de zon, de wereld (2006), goethe instituut, amsterdam
On 5 November 2006, Rozalie Hirs performs her music composition, based on her own text, aan de zon, de wereld (2006) at the Goethe Institut, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The concert is part of the ‘Gallery of Tones’ series, curated by pianist Stevko Busch. Also participating in the concert are the […]
platonic id (2005), asko|schönberg – gaudeamus muziekweek
On Tuesday 5 September 2006 at 20:30 CET, the ASKO|Schönberg, conducted by Bas Wiegers, will play a concert during the Gaudeamus Music Week at the Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ in Amsterdam. The programme includes Platonic ID (2005, 2006 rev.) by Rozalie Hirs. Starts: 2006-09-05 Door time: 20:30 CET Location: Muziekgebouw […]
aan de zon, de wereld (2006), robert morris observatory – world premiere
On 24 June 2006 during sunrise, the festival Sunsation takes place at the Robert Morris Observatory, Lelystad, The Netherlands. At 5 AM Rozalie Hirs performs her brandnew electroacoustic composition aan de zon, de wereld (music, poetry, 2006). The above photo by Gert Schutte shows an overhead view of the observatory […]
in la (2003), van het wonder is het woord (2005), pulsars (2006), defense of the free word, de balie
On 19 May 2006, David Mitchell, Chris Keulemans and Rozalie Hirs are guests at the International Literature Festival Amsterdam, taking place at de Balie, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. During the evening programme Defense of the Free Word, the three are interviewed by Pieter Steinz. Also, Rozalie Hirs performs her following musical […]
article 1 to 3 [the] [aleph] [a] (2003), recital dante boon, amsterdam
On 14 May 2006, Dante Boon performs a solo recital including works by Frédéric Chopin, Tom Johnson, Olivier Messiaen, John Cage, Claude Debussy, Christian Wolff, Maurice Ravel and John Luther Adams, and Rozalie Hirs. Part of the programme is the music composition article 1 to 3 [the] [aleph] [a] (2003) […]