Important! Max Richter is not taking part in the concert. Join us at the fantastically atmospheric Sint — Janskerk in the heart of Gouda on October 17 at 20:00 for an evening showcasing Antonio Vivaldi’s famous cycle, «The Four Seasons», in a unique interpretation by contemporary composer Max Richter, performed by the extraordinary Mystery Ensemble with the flickering of many burning candles. Your ticket includes complimentary admission to the church and all its exhibitions. Max Richter is the composer of music for dozens of feature films and documentaries. The European Film Academy voted him the best film composer in 2008. He changed the music of Antonio Vivaldi in the spirit of minimalism and postmodernism. Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons is one of Richter’s most famous works. After its release in 2012, the recording topped the iTunes Classical Music charts in over 20 countries. Max Richter has recorded 12 solo albums and performed at the London Barbican, the Paris Philharmonic, the Sydney Opera and the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, and among his projects are the Sum Opera and the Infra ballet (choreographed by Wayne McGregor) at Covent Garden. Richter’s music is heard in many performances around the world, as well as in the films «Shutter Island» by Martin Scorsese, «Last Love on Earth» by David Mackenzie, «Waltz with Bashir», for the soundtrack to which he received the award «Best Composer» from the European Film Academy. The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivald

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