| Other author/creator | Jansons, Mariss, 1943-2019, conductor. |
| Other author/creator | Hampson, Thomas, singer. |
| Other author/creator | Berio, Luciano, 1925-2003 arranger of music. |
| Other author/creator | Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest, performer. |
| Uniform title | Black is the color of my true love's hair; arranged |
| Portion of title |
Black is the colour |
| Abstract |
For one last time, Mariss Jansons - who will bear the title of conductor emeritus as of now - descends down the red carpeted stairs of the Great Hall as Principal Conductor of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. After his resignation, this concert turnes out to be his last in this capacity. The final performance assisted by Thomas Hampson is part of the AAA Festival based on the theme "Origins - Folk Art as Inspiration", an adventurous series exploring composers inspired by folk music. PROGRAM Mahler: "Des Knaben Wunderhorn"; Padding: Ick seg adieu (World premiere); Berio: "Black is the colour"; Copland: "Old American Songs"; Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra. |
| General note | Title from resource description page (viewed August 24, 2017). |
| Performer |
Thomas Hampson, baritone ; Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra ; Mariss Jansons, conductor. |
| Date/time/place of a event note | Recorded Concertgebouw. |
| Language | In English. |
| In | Mariss Jansons farewell concert at the Concertgebouw |
| Genre/form | Filmed performances. |
| Genre/form | Folk songs. |
| Genre/form | Arrangements (Music) |
