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Cello Octet Amsterdam is an adventurous collective of cellists committed to new music and interdisciplinary performances.
Cello Octet Amsterdam is an adventurous collective of cellists that stands for new music and interdisciplinary performances. In the contemporary music world, the Octet has become a household name, among other things due to collaborations with composers such as Philip Glass, Sofia Gubaidulina, Arvo Pärt, Michael Gordon, and Kate Moore. Arvo Pärt said after the premiere of his first piece for the Octet: “The Octet is worth its weight in gold, I discovered this ensemble 10 years too late.” The cellists present themselves as a close-knit world-class chamber music ensemble, but also as groundbreaking performers in productions like Cello Warriors (co-production with Oorkaan), or as a rock band in Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Cello Band.
From the belief that musicians stand in the midst of society and have the responsibility to contribute to social discussions, the Octet regularly engages in special collaborations with composers, theater makers, choreographers, and social organizations. For instance, the productions Instant Happiness and Instant Love (co-production with Via Berlin) addressed current issues such as consumer society and human trafficking, and the Octet has recently focused on processes like decolonization and migration.
Performances have brought the Octet to stages and festivals in Europe, the United States, Central and South America, Asia, and the Middle East.
Website: Cello Octet Amsterdam
