With this program, commissioned by Maryleen Schiltkamp for the Amstel Quartet and Jacobus Thiele, Marion von Tilzer aims to create a captivating sound world that transports the audience to an unknown realm, much like the lost city deep beneath the ocean. The music will feature unique sounds and harmonies developed through close collaboration with the musicians that encourage listeners to explore their imaginations and venture into uncharted mental territory.

Atlantis and other Utopias, new music by Marion von Tilzer with the Amstel Quartet, Jacobus Thiele, Marion von Tilzer
A concert combined with an exhibition with paintings by Maryleen Schiltkamp about Atlantis

4 Winds 4 Bells For Amsterdam is a gift to the city of Amsterdam for the 750th anniversary.
The theme of 4 Winds 4 Bells For Amsterdam is about freedom in all its facets from inner to outer freedom, political to personal freedom. Furthermore, the project is a call to ensure freedom for the future. The theme will be translated into stories of people across the centuries who have found freedom in Amsterdam. It will also take a critical look at how free Amsterdam really was or is. The project promotes the connection between different musical groups with roots from Indonesia, Suriname, Arabic countries and Europe.

An immersive concert with Bella Adamova (alto), Maya Fridman (cello, vocals), Belinfante Quartet, Michael Hesselink, Jacobus Thiele and Marion von Tilzer (piano & compositions), Diane Elshout (dramaturgy) and James Murray (light design)

with Bella Adamova, Maya Fridman, Belinfante Quartet, Jacobus Thiele, Michael Hesselink and Marion von Tilzer

Maya Fridman (cello, vocals), Belinfante Quartet, Michael Hesselink, Jacobus Thiele and Marion von Tilzer (piano & compositions), Diane Elshout (dramaturgy) and James Murray (light design)

A multimedia tribute to astronomer Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin for an ensemble including newly created musical instruments reverberating the cosmic discoveries of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin and her courage and resilience to the many roadblocks on her path.