abstract:Asko Ensemble is a Dutch chamber orchestra that specialises in contemporary classical music. Formed in 1965 and based in Amsterdam, the group performs regular concerts along with film music programs, dance and multimedia projects, and modern opera.
The Asko Concerto, composed in 2000 for the 16 players of the Dutch AskoEnsemble, is a contemporary concerto grosso, in which all of the players have their moment in the spotlight.