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DEL SILENCIO

Del Silencio is an extraordinary music ensemble based in The Netherlands. The ensemble is formed by Ton Akkermans: gongs, singing bowls and tubular bells; Oscar Cano: didgeridoo; Frans Moussault/Muso: bass clarinet and clarinet. With this unique combination of instruments Del Silencio embraces diverse musical traditions coming from Tibet, aboriginal Australia and Europe. Due to the diverse origin of these instruments Del Silencio is a world music ensemble which combines diverse musical traditions. The uniqueness of Del Silencio lies in the acceptance of harmony and inner silence while marvelling and respecting the clashes of different sounds and their resulting possibilities.

"We believe that silence is the origin of sound. This belief allows us to sculpt new musical landscapes where sounds, overtones and vibrations merge into each other.Inspiration, discipline and alert listening guide our audiences through our structured improvisations. Our music has a contemplative nature akin to meditation, Zen music, sound healing, ambient music and deep relaxation".

Members of Del Silencio

Frans Moussault/Muso, bass clarinet, clarinet. Frans has released two CDs as a composer and interpreter, Dream Thoughts and Oceanchild. His compositions have been inspired by nature and meditation. Oceanchild was awarded four stars by the Dutch Newspaper, het Parool. The magazine Ode referred to his CD as "magical". He has also performed with the Koninklijk Concertgebouw Orchestra and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Frans has extensively performed in the European Community, Japan, Korea and China.

Oscar Cano, didgeridoo.In his playing Oscar is aware of the origin of the instrument among the aboriginal cultures of Australia and of its connection with nature. Oscar was formed as concert pianist at the University of Western Ontario, Canada and at the Swelinck Conservatory of Amsterdam, specialising in 20th century music of the Americas. His CD, Transformaciones, includes gems of the Mexican and Argentinian piano repertoire. His disc, Stars, Death and Flowers, contains most piano works by the Canadian composer Alexina Louie. Oscar has performed throughout the European Community, Mexico and Canada.

Ton Akkermans, percussion. Ton is a blacksmith, a reknown instrument maker, a sound specialist and a spiritual therapist. His knowledge of sound and the properties of metals and amalgamations is unigue. Generally speaking, Ton only plays and performs using the instruments he made. His instruments are played by accomplished musicians and therapists all over the world. Ton also facilitates workshops on sound and the making of metal percussion instruments in The Netherlands, England and Spain.