This week the Concertgebouw Orchestra will play the opera by the Surinamese composer Johannes Helstone for the first time. A great man of his time, but virtually unknown in the Netherlands, says correspondent Nina Jurna. How could someone of his stature have fallen into such oblivion?
Do you have questions, suggestions or ideas about our journalism? Please email our ombudsman at [email protected].
- Guest:
- Nina Jurna
- Presentation:
- Floor Boon
- Editorial:
- Suzan Yucel, Lotteke Boogert
- Edit:
- Yeppe van Kesteren
- Photo:
- Unknown
#forgotten #Surinamese #composer #spotlight #today