Minimal Music Festival: KKAARREENNIINNAA at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ Amsterdam
A raw, underground minimalism night.
A concert is also a ritual, and that certainly applies to this jam-packed double bill. With his stuffed animals and colourful scarves, Charlemagne Palestine is the high priest of ritualistic minimalism. Tonight, Palestine joins forces with two younger-generation sound artists - guitarist Oren Ambarchi and multi-instrumentalist Daniel O’Sullivan - to craft a fresh rendition of his classic, Karenina. Their performance will be preceded by a set from Japanese sound artist FUJI|||||||||||TA, who uses his voice and hand-fabricated pipe organ to conjure up subtle, hyper-intense soundscapes. Composer, performer and visual artist Charlemagne Palestine, an exponent of the New York experimental school, originally created Karenina (1997) as a solo work for Indian harmonium and voice. It is colourful drone music that echoes his fascination with Indian improvisation and spiritual chanting from the synagogue. Reimagined in this new version by a super trio, Karenina is poised to deliver yet another dynamic and transformative experience for the listener.
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Who is performing at the Minimal Music Festival: KKAARREENNIINNAA?+
The lineup features Charlemagne Palestine, Oren Ambarchi, Daniel O'Sullivan, and FUJI|||||||||||TA.
Where is the event taking place?+
The event is held at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, located at Piet Heinkade 1, Amsterdam.
What kind of music can I expect?+
The event focuses on minimalism, drone, avant-garde, and experimental music.
What is the date of the concert?+
The concert is scheduled for April 16, 2026.
Is there an age policy for this event?+
The age policy is not specified.
