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The Jan van Eyck Academie opens its doors to monthly Concert Series, a fresh grassroots initiative by Maastricht-based musicians, composers, and sonic designers.The first sessions gathers Patrick Britton, Jose Martinez, Ray Hijink, Samuel Forster, and Francisco Laurito.
Friday, 26 April, 15:00 – 17:00
JvE Café-Restaurant
Free entry
After each concert, the public and fellow creatives interested in networking or in possible collaborations with the musicians are welcome to join a drink on the Ezelmarkt (the exact location will be announced after the concert).
Patrick Britton (piano) & Jose Martinez (violin) – Original Compositions and Bach Chorales
Patrick Britton (Australia) is composing, performing, and teaching in Maastricht. Together with Jose Martinez (Colombia), a virtuosic player excelling in both the distant worlds of classical and jazz repertoire, they will showcase a mix of their own compositions and popular music, blending written sections with spontaneous improvisation and creation.
Ray Hijink (piano) – Popular arrangements by George Shearing
Ray Hijink (Netherlands), a skilled jazz and classical pianist with such virtuosos as Glenn Zaleski (New York) and Vadim Neselovskyi (Odessa, Boston) as mentors will be performing classic tunes in a solo piano setting, with arrangements written by George Shearing. Currently residing in Maastricht and completing his Masters degree in jazz performance at the Conservatorium Maastricht, Hijink composes music for his piano trio, regularly heading North of the Netherlands to perform gigs, such as with the Concertgebouw, before returning to Maastricht to continue his research.
Samuel Forster (guitar) and Francesco Laurito (guitar) – Original Compositions by Samuel Forster
Sam Forster (Australia) is a guitarist, composer and singer. He will be performing his own original music alongside friend and fellow guitarist Francisco Laurito (Argentina). Sam's music is bluesy, swinging and inspired by moments of reflection in his life.
Photo by Frank Hirschhausen
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Academieplein 1, 6211 KM Maastricht, Netherlands, Academieplein 1, 6211 KM Maastricht, Nederland,Maastricht, Netherlands