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 Performance

1 May 2016

 

Universal Anthem (2013) performed by Zuilens Fanfarecorps

Ferenc Gróf, Edwin Jacobs, Société Réaliste, Jonas Staal, Zuilens Fanfare Corps Utrecht

On Sunday 1 May 2016, together with Centraal Museum and the Zuilens Fanfare Corps Utrecht, BAK hosts four live performances of Société Réaliste’s work Universal Anthem (2013). As a part of the Cultural Sunday titled “Bestemming Bereikt”, or Destination Reached, the piece is played on four different locations throughout the city center. The performance at the Centraal Museum ends with a conversation between museum director Edwin Jacobs and artists Ferenc Gróf (Société Réaliste) and Jonas Staal on the creation of this universal anthem and questions around the notions of national identity and citizenship.

Times and locations:

  • 13.15 hrs.: Domplein
  • 14.00 hrs.: Stadhuisbrug
  • 14.45 hrs.: Utrechts Archief
  • 15.30 hrs.: Centraal Museum

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