Robert Zuidam
The Architecture of Trees for cellist/ singer, vocal quartet and sound track 2026
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Pr Fijnjekade 160, 2521 DS The Hague, The Netherlands www.deussmusic.com
Commissioned by the Maya Fridman Foundation. First performance on May 23, 2026 in the Roodbaardtuin Oranjestein at the Oranjewoud Festival by Maya Fridman (cello and vocals), Storm in a Jar vocal quartet and sound designer Antal van Nie.
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Duration: 15 min.
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The Architecture of Trees Introduction
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Music: Robert Zuidam Lyrics: A.C. Swinburne (from his poem 'Hertha')
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