Mikhail's Netherlands Debut with Tell! Jonkonnu, Tell! gets broadcast on NPO Klassik
- Mikhail Johnson
- Feb 7
- 1 min read
Tell! Jonkonnu, Tell! made it's Netherlands premiere on February 6th at the Muziekgebouw with the performance being broadcast LIVE on NRT of NPO Klassik radio.
This broadcast is scheduled for 8PM to 10:30PM (CET Netherlands time) and will be made available online for replay at 11PM for 30 days post performance.
"Jonkonnu is a vibrant and colorful street performance that is popular in the Caribbean and the Americas during the Christmas Holiday season. These performances consist of dancers and musicians dressed in brightly coloured and sometimes elaborate costumes and masks portraying several characters. These characters range from the mythical and superstitious, to those that represent the impact of colonization and of those who hold great power in our society today.
Tell! Jonkonnu, Tell! gives the personal stories of each character found in the parade, through the eyes of the composer. I delve into their personalities, their desires, joys and frustrations, and their groupings inform the way we interact with the work. Some of their stories give insight on how their involvement in real life events help immortalize their place in this parade lineup; collectively soliciting social commentary, humour, intrigue, empathy and hope."
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