Event of Music Centre Ittervoort
Peter Sadlo Percussion Week – Closing Concert
Friday 6 November 2026 | 19:30 - 21:00 | MC Ittervoort
A musical tribute to an iconic percussionist
Internationally acclaimed musicians and rising percussion talents come together for a special concert honouring Peter Sadlo, ten years after his passing.
From the powerful soundscapes of Varèse’s Ionisation to the infectious rhythms of Chick Corea’s Spain, the programme promises an inspiring journey filled with virtuosity, energy and emotion. Featuring Alexej Gerassimez, Bogdan Bacanu, Raymond Curfs, Li Biao, Simone Rubino and the winner of the first Peter Sadlo International Percussion Competition.
A unique musical celebration at Adams in Ittervoort.
Friday, 6 November 2026 | Free admission
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Programme
| Composer | Work | Performers |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | ||
| Peter Sadlo (1962–2016) |
Variations on Fuga C II for solo percussion |
Winner of the 1st Peter Sadlo International Percussion Competition 2026 |
| Alexej Gerassimez (1987) |
Tiventuras for one timpano |
Alexej Gerassimez, timpani |
| Kana Omori (1982) |
Sakura Dance for marimba and tape |
Kana Omori, marimba |
| Peter Sadlo | Smoking Timps for timpani |
Raymond Curfs, timpani |
| John Thrower (1951) |
Just One World for two marimbas and soprano
|
Bogdan Bacanu, marimba Emiko Thiele-Uchiyama, marimba Eva Kupfmüller, soprano |
| Edgard Varèse (1883–1965) |
Ionisation for percussion ensemble |
Li Biao, conductor |
| Interval | ||
| Part 2 | ||
| J.S. Bach (1685–1750) arr. Pete Lawrence |
Prelude in C minor from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, BWV 847 |
OPERcussion: Claudio Estay, Tido Frobeen, Maxime Pidoux, Pieter Roijen, Tomas Toral and Carlos Vera Larrucea |
| Chick Corea (1941–2021) |
La Fiesta for vibraphone and marimba |
Alexej Gerassimez, marimba Carlos Vera Larrucea, vibraphone |
| J.S. Bach | Allemande from the Lute Suite in E minor, BWV 996 |
Simone Rubino, marimba |
| Antonio Sartorio (1630–1680) |
Orfeo, tu dormi | Simone Rubino, voice and marimba |
| Claudio Monteverdi (1567–1643) |
Sì dolce è 'l tormento | Simone Rubino, voice and marimba |
| Chick Corea arr. Carlos Vera Larrucea |
Spain | All performers |