Strings in the House - Ataneres’ Debut in Penang, Malaysia

With Strings in the House (SitH), the Ataneres Ensemble explores these intersections. Where none exist, they are meticulously created. Classical orchestration is combined with the structure of a DJ set. As a result, the best of both worlds thrives: typical classical themes will seduce the audience into a kind of trance, while trance music benefits from the harmonic and aesthetic depth of a full-blown string orchestra.

This unusual synergy proves to be both convincing and compelling. Here, strings dialogue with analogue synthesisers. Laurent Garnier meets Arvo Pärt, and Nils Frahm goes head to head with Philip Glass. Minimalist treasures, cinematic highlights, and covers keep this programme accessible at all times.

With SitH, three old friends (Frederik Martens, Jimmy Quintens, and Wim Spaepen) reunite in an unusual quest for alternative beauty. Virtual boundaries between classical music and extravagant parties either evaporate or are boldly ignored.

Disclaimer: “Not for the conformist, but for the curious.” We’re bringing down the House!

This visit takes place to celebrate Belgium's National Day with the support of the Belgium Embassy in Malaysia and Flemish Government's Department of Culture, Youth and Media.

Programme:

CHOICE (GARNER / ST-GERMAIN / SHAZZ)
Acid Eiffel

C. MANSELL
Requiem for a Dream

A. PART
Fratres

J. HOPKINS
Breathe this Air

KIASMOS (ARNALDS / RASMUSSEN)
Drawn / Gaunt

MOBY
Go

P. GLASS
Etude No. 2

C.CRAIG
Darkness

TWIN
Girl/Boy Song

T. NEWMAN
American Beauty

N. FRAHM
Says

OCTAVE ONE
Blackwater

 

Ataneres:

Wim Spaepen, violin
Cleo Dahan, violin
Thi Ngoc Ha, viola
Karen Meyer, cello
Daniele Giampaolo, double bass
Frederik Noel Martens, pianist & synthesiser
Jimmy Quintens, electronics

 

Acknowledgements:

In collaboration with Embassy of Belgium in Malaysia 
Supported by Flemish Government's Department of Culture, Youth and Media
Silver sponsors: United Caps  |  Unilin