Matangi Moments - La Bonne Chanson

Enjoy Matangi Moments, an atmospheric concert series in which the sublime world of the string quartet is explored in surprising ways by Matangi, one of the Netherlands’ leading and most versatile ensembles.

april 12, 3.30 p.m. - Amstelkerk, Amsterdam
april 25, 8.15 p.m. - Nieuwe Kerk, Den Haag

Matangi Moments ranges from timeless classical masterpieces to unexpected, genre-crossing collaborations. The boundaries between music and poetry blur in this French fin-de-siècle repertoire. Two masterpieces by Gabriel Fauré and Claude Debussy take center stage, performed by rising young talent Aaike Nortier and the versatile Matangi Quartet.

Aaike Nortier
 - mezzo-soprano
Tobias Borsboom - piano
Matangi Quartet


Gabriel Fauré – La Bonne Chanson

With La Bonne Chanson, Fauré gives voice to the lyricism of poet Paul Verlaine. This work for mezzo-soprano and string quartet radiates lightness, refinement, and romanticism. Fauré weaves melody and accompaniment into an intimate dialogue, rich in subtle colors and harmonic depth.

Claude Debussy – String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10
Debussy’s only string quartet is a masterpiece of innovation and expression. Breaking with traditional structures, the quartet enchants with its wealth of tonal colors, vibrant rhythms, and impressionistic atmosphere. Here, Debussy opens a new dimension in chamber music, with each movement possessing its own distinct character and narrative.