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The battle between Titans and gods on Mount Olympus opens Xenakis 1234, a mini-festival in the larger Holland Festival. In four concerts, spread over two days, Iannis Xenakis takes centre stage. In addition, an extensive exhibition is dedicated to the Greek composer, who was originally a mathematician and architect.

Say Xenakis and anyone who doesn't shrug their shoulders will run away screaming, women and children first. Neighbours are also fine to freak out with his unruly...

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Henri Drost (1970) studied Dutch and American Studies in Utrecht. Sold CDs and books for years, then became a communications consultant. Writes for among others GPD magazines, Metro, LOS!, De Roskam, 8weekly, Mania, hetiskoers and Cultureel Persbureau/De Dodo about everything, but if possible about music (theatre) and sports. Other specialisms: figures, the United States and healthcare. Listens to Waits and Webern, Wagner and Dylan and pretty much everything in between.View Author posts

The battle between Titans and gods on Mount Olympus opens Xenakis 1234, a mini-festival in the larger Holland Festival. In four concerts, spread over two days, Iannis Xenakis takes centre stage. In addition, an extensive exhibition is dedicated to the Greek composer, who was originally a mathematician and architect.

Say Xenakis and anyone who doesn't shrug their shoulders will run away screaming, women and children first. Neighbours are also fine to freak out with his unruly...

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