The famous Canto Ostinato is a continuous dynamic musical flow of 90 mins that regularly touches the audience on very deep levels.
Immerse yourself in the world-famous Canto Ostinato by the Dutch composer Simeon ten Holt. In this spellbinding 90-minute solo performance, acclaimed pianist Marnix van de Poll guides you through a mesmerising journey of meditative minimalism and emotional depth. Each performance is shaped in the moment: intimate, fluid, and uniquely his own. As a frequent artist-in-residence in Ten Holt’s house, Marnix gave many concerts on the composer’s Steinway grand piano. He draws out colours of striking tenderness and intensity in every note. This is more than a concert—it’s a space for stillness, reflection, and deep human connection.
"Your Canto Ostinato was a journey: it’s over before you know it, yet it lingers long after.”
“Your music connects with ourselves and each other.”
Marnix van de Poll is a pianist, composer, and improviser with a distinctive ability to connect deeply with his audience. Whether performing Canto Ostinato, improvising soundscapes, or creating interdisciplinary projects, his artistry inspires introspection and emotional release. His performances have been praised as "transformative" and "human-loving, playful, and deeply profound."
Practical
* Sunday 21 June 2026
* Start time: 5 PM
* Reformierte Kirche
* Untere Heslibachstrasse 4, Küsnacht
* Admission: Free, donation afterwards