Orkest de Volharding (perseverance orchestra) is a Dutch music ensemble, founded in 1972 by Louis Andriessen and saxophonist Willem Breuker, named after the eponymous Andriessen work. The line up for the original concert, on May 12 1972, was three each of trumpets saxes and trombones, plus Andriessen on the piano. After that the standard line was established with the addition of flute, horn and bass (although for a period 2 clarinets were added as well).

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  • Orkest de Volharding (perseverance orchestra) is a Dutch music ensemble, founded in 1972 by Louis Andriessen and saxophonist Willem Breuker, named after the eponymous Andriessen work. The line up for the original concert, on May 12 1972, was three each of trumpets saxes and trombones, plus Andriessen on the piano. After that the standard line was established with the addition of flute, horn and bass (although for a period 2 clarinets were added as well). Originally conceived as a street band with a political agenda, the group has gradually evolved into a more conventional contemporary music ensemble, adding a conductor in the 1990's. Andriessen wrote a number of works for the group before leaving in the late '70's. None of musicians who played in the very first concert are still with the group, but flautist Dil Engelhard and saxophonist Bob Driessen, who joined immediately afterwards, are still members.
  • Orkest De Volharding, meestal kortweg De Volharding genoemd, is een ensemble voor hedendaagse muziek gevestigd in Amsterdam. Het ensemble heeft de unieke vaste bezetting van 1 fluit, 3 saxofoons, 3 trompetten, 3 trombones, 1 hoorn en piano, onder leiding van een dirigent. Momenteel staat De Volharding onder leiding van dirigent Jussi Jaatinen.
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  • Orkest de Volharding (perseverance orchestra) is a Dutch music ensemble, founded in 1972 by Louis Andriessen and saxophonist Willem Breuker, named after the eponymous Andriessen work. The line up for the original concert, on May 12 1972, was three each of trumpets saxes and trombones, plus Andriessen on the piano. After that the standard line was established with the addition of flute, horn and bass (although for a period 2 clarinets were added as well).
  • Orkest De Volharding, meestal kortweg De Volharding genoemd, is een ensemble voor hedendaagse muziek gevestigd in Amsterdam. Het ensemble heeft de unieke vaste bezetting van 1 fluit, 3 saxofoons, 3 trompetten, 3 trombones, 1 hoorn en piano, onder leiding van een dirigent. Momenteel staat De Volharding onder leiding van dirigent Jussi Jaatinen.
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