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Ricciotti Ensemble

The Ricciotti Ensemble is an orchestra that consists of 40 (conservatory) students. Its aim is to bring quality symphonic music to people and communities who otherwise would not have the opportunity to enjoy it.

During the 43 years of its existence, Ricciotti has developed a unique expertise in its approach to its audience. Each listener, young or old, first-time listener or connoisseur, is made to feel at ease from the very start. This is due to the varied repertoire (classical music, world music, jazz and pop), the accessible presentation (members of the orchestra play standing up and are casually dressed) and the enthusiasm and charisma of the orchestra (performances are always presented by the orchestra’s members and there is much interaction with the audience).

Ricciotti’s high mobility makes it unique. The orchestra does not need a stage: a free space of six by eight meters meets all requirements. This means that concerts can be held at almost any location and for any audience. Moreover, the entire orchestra set-up time, from leaving the bus to playing the first note, takes just three minutes. Thanks to this speed, Ricciotti can give several performances per day: our current (Guinness World) record is thirteen. Ricciotti likes to meet its audiences in their natural environment: where they live, work or recreate. The performances are always free.

Ricciotti Back in the USSR!

In the summer of 1989, the Ricciotti Ensemble travelled to Russia and performed in, among other locations, in childrens’ camps, in psychiatric facilities and in Red Square. It was the time of perestroika, and things were possible then that had never been possible before. Dutch television followed and reported on the tour.

In the summer of 2013, we will breathe new life into the relationship between Russia and Ricciotti. We’ll accomplish that by more closely examining the bonds between the Netherlands and Russia: in many ways, our royalty is embedded in Russian history; Russian literature is reprinted time and time again in the Netherlands, and the branch of the Hermitage in Amsterdam is a huge success. The Russian influence on the Dutch art world is enormous: music from the great Russian composersis performed daily, Russian soloists occupy the stages and the Russian ballet is at its height. Ricciotti wants to get involved, so that not only the confirmed royalty watchers and art aficionados understand the special relationship that our countries enjoy. The people in the markets, on the terraces and in the fields should know about it, too.

Together with various Russian partners, Ricciotti is organising a tour through Russia’s large cities and also through the countryside. After an eight-day tour through the Netherlands, Ricciotti will fly to Moscow. After a day of performances there, the ensemble will travel to St. Petersburg, via the cities, towns and attractions along the way. The last day of the tour will take place in Moscow, in and around Gorky Park.

This large, popular park along the Moskva celebrates its 85^th year in 2013. In September 2013, the park will be the location of a Dutch festival, sponsored by the International Cultural Activities Foundation (SICA). On 24 August, Ricciotti will bring attention to this festival by organising a series of surprise performances and flash mobs in Gorky Park.

The primary goal is to bring Russian and Dutch symphonic music to people who normally don’t come into contact with it. This endeavour provides an ideal opportunity for the Ricciotti to submerge itself in Russia’s overwhelming musical culture.

The orchestra’s flexibility makes it possible to establish an exchange programme. Together with young Russian musicians, arrangers and composers, Ricciotti will explore the similarities and differences between the respective musical cultures. Both in the Netherlands and in Russia, Ricciotti will bring the results of this extensive exploration to a broad audience. Read more about the repertoire on page 4.

Ricciotti performs approximately one hundred concerts per year, both in- and outside of the Netherlands. The Ricciotti Back in the USSR! tour fits perfectly with the orchestra’s earlier activities. In the past few years, the Ricciotti has arranged summer tours in, amongst others, the Dutch Antilles (2008), Sicily (2010) and Turkey (2012).

The Ricciotti Back in the USSR! tour has great educational value. Through a deepened knowledge of the repertoire of and collaboration with Russian musicians, Ricciotti will familiarise itself with the music and people of a different cultural background. The foreign musicians will gain orchestra experience and will learn to communicate with audiences in the distinctive Ricciotti way.

The tour will consist of two parts: one part will take place in the Netherlands, the other part in Russia. Ricciotti management will completely coordinate and organise the Dutch part of the tour. The Russian part of the tour will be produced through Ricciotti’s collaboration with the International Cultural Activities Foundation (SICA), the Dutch Embassy, the coordination of New Holland in St. Petersburg, the Russian Ministry of Culture and various NGOs. We also look forward to working closely with the man who led Ricciotti to the most amazing places in Russia in 1989: the influential journalist Evgeny Pavelko. Ricciotti will gratefully make use of his extensive contacts with music festivals and social institutions.

Goals

The goals of Ricciotti Back in the USSR! are as follows:

Ricciotti would like to bring the musical ties between the Netherlands and Russia closer together. We will pursue this goal in a variety of ways. Ricciotti will offer its members the opportunity to play together with musicians from Russia. This collaboration will include workshops that are led by Russian musicians. The orchestra will therefore be able to experiment with different ways of playing. Two string players from the Moscow Conservatory have been invited to participate in the tour. In addition, Ricciotti will arrange performances with local music groups in Russia.

Ricciotti wants to familiarise as many Dutch people as possible with Russian (folk) music. To do so, it will focus on the influence folk music has had - and continues to have - on Western art music. Ricciotti will also perform Dutch music for its Russian audiences.

Ricciotti intends to open the Russian folk music repertoire to its members. For instance, this will be achieved by playing arrangements and compositions that were especially written for the Ricciotti Ensemble. The compositions will be added to Ricciotti’s music library, and will consequently become publicly accessible and will not be lost. Members must be able to form a clear image of the genesis of this repertoire and to define their own position in relation to Russian traditions.

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