I AM NO LONGER ALONE - DIEPENBROCK

Some performances feel special before they even begin. This was one of them. Duo Encanto, Falcon soprano Natali Boghossian and pianist Hans van Beelen, joined forces with Ilia Laporev, guest principal cello of the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, for an intimate and unforgettable concert. 

Coming from different backgrounds, these three artists share the same universal language: emotion. Their artistic and personal connection made for a concert filled with beautiful, intense moments, taking the audience on a journey through masterpieces by Berlioz, Schubert, Franck, Massenet, Braga and more.

 

A particular highlight of the evening was the world première of Dutch composer Alphons Diepenbrock’s piece “I’m no longer alone” (Ik ben in eenzaamheid niet meer alleen). Arranged especially for this concert by Ardashes Agoshian, the work was performed on what would have been the composer’s 160th birthday in 2022, bringing past and present together in a moment of musical reflection.

 

Their name, Duo Encanto, reflects exactly what they bring to the stage. It means both to sing and to enchant, capturing the magic they create every time they perform.

 

The evening began in front of the art gallery at De Hallen, with music echoing through the space before leading the audience into Cafe Belcampo, where the concert unfolded in an atmosphere of warmth and connection.

 

This project was made possible by NORMA Grants and featured on Cultuurexplosie.

 

A night of music, friendship and storytelling where every note felt alive.