ADE: Canto Ostinato
Helena Basilova X Nick Verstand

“A performance of Canto is more of a ritual than a concert.” – Simeon ten Holt

Helena Basilova unveils a bold new version of the iconic piece CANTO OSTINATO by Simeon ten Holt, blending solo piano with deep electronic textures that heighten its intensity and emotional power. Set in the monumental Zuiderkerk, this performance begins in stillness followed by delicate, mesmerizing notes filling the space before evolving into an immersive soundscape that pulls you deeper and deeper into your journey.
All of this is mirrored by a scenography of Nick Verstand, whose immersive light installation reimagines Canto Ostinato in a completely new light, responding in real time to every nuance of the music.

“The performer is a co-composer. The piece is not fixed, it is a process, a ritual.” – Simeon ten Holt