From prehistoric treasures to contemporary masterpieces, the Limburgs Museum offers an unforgettable journey through the history and art of the region and the Netherlands. The museum contains many archaeological finds from prehistoric, Roman and medieval times. Also on display are many works of art created by Limburg artists in the 19th and 20th centuries and even modern themed photoshoots by Dutch photographers. As you can guess, the museum is located in the province of Limburg, in the town of Venlo. Initially, the museum displayed historical exhibits from across the province back in 2000 and now the museum has a collection of more than 200,000 objects, about 15,000 of which are on display in the permanent collection and in changing exhibitions. Even the building itself was inspired by the history of the province, designed by Jeanne Dekkers.
The creation of the building can be found on the Internet, but what really impressed me is that the museum gives today's contemporary artists a platform to showcase their work. The changing exhibitions offer visitors an opportunity to not only gain insight into Dutch history, but also those of other countries. I visited the museum a few weeks ago and one of the exhibitions at that time was focused on music allowing guests to learn about Dutch musical heritage as well as creating their own music and experiencing the role of conductor, producer, or even performer. It was an incredible opportunity to view music from a different perspective and hear traditional instruments and even ancient ones. But before I share with you the musical history and the photos from the two exhibitions ...
I want to say thank you to the dutch curators, the guest speakers at the music exhibition at the museum, and the elderly visitors who shared their knowledge about dutch musical history and traditions with me and helped me to gain a better understanding of the Netherlands.
Musical history of the Netherlands
Music is a universal language that connects and moves us. In the Netherlands they have a rich tradition of folk music that not only tells their history, but also shows the diversity of their regions - from the cozy sounds of the carnival song to the melancholy tunes from Friesland. The music that we label as 'folk music' today is actually a collective name for different types of music from all over Europe. This music is traditionally made by anonymous creators and is passed down from generation to generation, often orally. Over the centuries, folk music in the Netherlands has become increasingly intertwined with classical music. In the 19th century, for example, there was a strong interest in old folk songs, which were adapted by composers such as Johannes Brahms and Antonín Dvořák. In the 20th century, composers such as Willem Pijper and Louis Andriessen again focused on creating new folk music.
In the 1980s, the Dutch singer-songwriter scene developed, with artists such as Henny Vrienten and Rob de Nijs who influenced an entirely new audience with their songs. Musicians such as Boudewijn de Groot, Herman van Veen, Frank Boeijen and André Hazes also brought folk songs to their large audience. In this time, folk music is very popular again, also among young people. Young bands and artists such as Radar Love (with frontwoman Wendy Albers), De Toppers, Pater Moeskroen and The Kyteman Orchestra transform contemporary pop songs into traditional folk music pieces. The story of folk music in the Netherlands shows how all generations are intertwined. It is a captivating spectacle of cultural intersection, making music from different backgrounds more and more hybrid. Dutch folk music is usually played in one of three styles: old style, new style or Frisian style. Each of these styles has unique characteristics and a rich past.
The old style is the original form of Dutch folk music and can be traced back to the 17th century. The music is often played on traditional instruments such as violin, accordion and bagpipes. The new style is a modern interpretation of the old style and uses electronic instruments and influences from other genres. Frisian folk music has its roots in the Middle Ages and is usually played with traditional Frisian instruments such as the hurdy-gurdy. The main characteristic of Dutch folk music is the focus on improvisation, which means that the musicians create their own pieces as they play it. The melody and lyrics will usually remain traditional, but the instrumental parts may vary according to the style or ensemble. Dutch folk music is really meant to be played live, so great creativity can come out of it.
Celtic harps, bagpipes, mandolins and other plucked-string are some of the most popular instruments in the folk music of the Netherlands. The Celtic harp is played by many musicians in different traditions, while the bagpipes are best known from Dutch carnival music. Other popular instruments in traditional folk music include fiddles, accordions, flutes and drums. Rub-string instruments such as the Guitzthar and the Bandora are also common in traditional folk music, especially where dance is involved. Rhythm instruments have a distinctive sound that comes from the way they are played. Musicians rub the side of the string to create a sound similar to that of guitars.
In the province of Limburg where the museum is located, though, folk music is a mix of German and French musical traditions. When you visit the museum, you can experience this difference in music firsthand. When you first hear the dutch music, you may find it strange, but this is normal, many foreigners here are still adjusting to it, even me, but if you are a real music lover, you will get to know their traditions and lifestyles even better through their music.
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