This programme was broadcast as an episode of "Openbaar Kunstbezit", a educational NOS programme in which a piece of classic art (be it musical or otherwise) would be explained and dissected by an expert. Since this particular show was written and directed by Wim T. Schippers, this particular show became a rather surreal piece of performance art on the subject of 'Time and art'.
Schipper's frequent collaborator and favourite composer Clous van Mechelen gets a starring role as guest conductor Henk Bersma (though he also appears in the more familiar guise of Jan Vos later on). The Promenade Orkest is performing Haydn's Hoursymphony (Symphonie # 101 The Clock/Die Uhr/L'Horloge) but soon some of the musician become annoyed at Bersma paying more attention to the camera's surrounding him than the orchestra itself. Following a short discussion, the conductor hears somebody playing a piano in another room and goes to investigate. He just misses Jacques Plafond (an uncredited Schippers), who flees when he hears the conductor arrive. However, Plafond will appear twice more (without dialogue). Once playing the trumpet on "General Bisquits" with saxophone virtuoso Jan Vos (collectively they were known as the 'De Plafonnières'), then pounding on a grand piano as part of his own composition: Eufonie "Venedig".
Subsequent interruptions of the Hour Symphony (and they only have half an hour to perform it) are made by another Schippers favourite, Cees Schouwenaar. Here playing a variation on his usual character, Henk J. Pal, he receives top billing and is credited as Wim de Vries. Wanting to discuss Time and Art with John Visser (Jan Vreeken), the two of them seek out a quiet place in the studio to do so. Again they can hear some ivory being tickled nearby, but this time it's two other Schippers playing the Hour Symphony Quatremains: Wim's parents W.L and M.J. According to their anecdote, this particular piece of classical music was regularly performed in their household, especially late at night if little Wimmie woke up from a bad dream.
Finally Visser and De Vries appear to get down to discussing Haydn's composition. They even hold up the corresponding paperwork that viewers could request from the NOS as the address from which to do so flashes on screen. But soon their discussion turns to the subject of time, and time itself starts to play tricks on them. Other people appear replace the two men where they are sitting, and De Vries appears to be at two places in the same room. The conclusion: time is relative and so is art. Then Kees Schilperoort appears to inform us the lotto numbers will be drawn next, and as the orchestra finishes their performance, conductor Bersma wonders if the programme was live or prerecorded.
This programme was broadcast as an episode of "Openbaar Kunstbezit", a educational NOS programme in which usually a piece of classic art (be it musical or otherwise) would be explained and dissected by an expert. Since this particular show was written and directed by Wim T. Schippers, it became a slightly surreal piece of performance art on the subject of 'Time and art'.
7 out of 10
Schipper's frequent collaborator and favourite composer Clous van Mechelen gets a starring role as guest conductor Henk Bersma (though he also appears in the more familiar guise of Jan Vos later on). The Promenade Orkest is performing Haydn's Hoursymphony (Symphonie # 101 The Clock/Die Uhr/L'Horloge) but soon some of the musician become annoyed at Bersma paying more attention to the camera's surrounding him than the orchestra itself. Following a short discussion, the conductor hears somebody playing a piano in another room and goes to investigate. He just misses Jacques Plafond (an uncredited Schippers), who flees when he hears the conductor arrive. However, Plafond will appear twice more (without dialogue). Once playing the trumpet on "General Bisquits" with saxophone virtuoso Jan Vos (collectively they were known as the 'De Plafonnières'), then pounding on a grand piano as part of his own composition: Eufonie "Venedig".
Subsequent interruptions of the Hour Symphony (and they only have half an hour to perform it) are made by another Schippers favourite, Cees Schouwenaar. Here playing a variation on his usual character, Henk J. Pal, he receives top billing and is credited as Wim de Vries. Wanting to discuss Time and Art with John Visser (Jan Vreeken), the two of them seek out a quiet place in the studio to do so. Again they can hear some ivory being tickled nearby, but this time it's two other Schippers playing the Hour Symphony Quatremains: Wim's parents W.L and M.J. According to their anecdote, this particular piece of classical music was regularly performed in their household, especially late at night if little Wimmie woke up from a bad dream.
Finally Visser and De Vries appear to get down to discussing Haydn's composition. They even hold up the corresponding paperwork that viewers could request from the NOS as the address from which to do so flashes on screen. But soon their discussion turns to the subject of time, and time itself starts to play tricks on them. Other people appear replace the two men where they are sitting, and De Vries appears to be at two places in the same room. The conclusion: time is relative and so is art. Then Kees Schilperoort appears to inform us the lotto numbers will be drawn next, and as the orchestra finishes their performance, conductor Bersma wonders if the programme was live or prerecorded.
This programme was broadcast as an episode of "Openbaar Kunstbezit", a educational NOS programme in which usually a piece of classic art (be it musical or otherwise) would be explained and dissected by an expert. Since this particular show was written and directed by Wim T. Schippers, it became a slightly surreal piece of performance art on the subject of 'Time and art'.
7 out of 10