Watch: the string quartet with the pole dancer

Watch: the string quartet with the pole dancer

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norman lebrecht

November 19, 2018

If they won’t come for the music, maybe they’ll stay for the strip.

This is the Alma Quartet yesterday at Muziekcentrum van de Omroep in Holland.

They are playing Schulhoff. We’ve no idea what she’s doing.

You see it here first.

 

Comments

  • Allen says:

    Don’t let the management of the South Bank see this.

  • The View from America says:

    Ervin Schulhoff liked getting a rise out of audiences. I suspect he would have loved this presentation.

  • Thomasina says:

    I think the pole dance isn’t just a strip. It’s a result of strict training and frankly speaking I love this video. But I imagine those who think that the dance interferes with the music hate it.

    • Petros Linardos says:

      Indeed, I found the clip musically impressive, but the pole dancer to me was a distraction. I wouldn’t underestimate the skill and artistry that went into her work, but don’t find it particularly sexy and just don’t see any connection with the music.
      I can’t help wondering whether this is a publicity stunt.

  • Brian says:

    An homage to Amsterdam’s red light district?

  • Alma Quartet is a terrific ensemble. Their recording of all Schulhoff’s works for string quartet is the best you can get!

    https://basiaconfuoco.com/2016/11/16/erwin-schulhoff-strijkkwartetten-door-alma-quartet/

    And the pole danser? I’m sure Schulhoff would LOVE it!
    Do you know his Sonata Erotica? 🙂

  • Sue Sonata Form says:

    Oh dear; another #metoo victim any moment, I’d say. Put yourself out there girl, with nothing on, then make the complaint that somebody took the bait. Go on; you know you want to!!

  • Bruce says:

    She’s not stripping. Does that matter?

  • Stefan Arzberger says:

    Dear Norman, your post is very sad..
    The colleagues from the ALMA Quartet are very good and pole dance is a sport and sport art.
    And I think all of them worked much harder then you – just quickly posting your old fashioned comments..

  • Jean says:

    Are you saying that the pole dancer is not mentioned in Schulhoff’s original score… ? “Quartet for four string players and pole dancer in strings” ?

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