“The Other Side”, a new composition by Chris Muller, premiered on the Jong Metropole summer tour. It is now also available on all major streaming platforms.
Tradition has it that the summer tour premieres a new composition by the winner of the Rogier van Otterloo Award. This year’s award went to composer, arranger and former Jong Metropole pianist Chris Muller. The jury report states: “Chris Muller is a passionate composer, arranger and bandleader in the tradition of the great big bands. With a keen ear for detail, rich tonal colors and subtle phrasing, he seamlessly weaves sections into a cohesive musical whole. His craftsmanship, dedication and tasteful style make him an ideal writer and leader of larger ensembles.”
Jong Metropole is our own orchestra academy, a unique collaboration between us and the National Youth Orchestra of the Netherlands (NJON). The orchestra consists of the best musicians from the Dutch conservatoires, combining the excellent playing of the classical string tradition with the swing, improvisation and timing of pop and jazz. Every year we create two orchestra projects, which we conclude with concerts at various venues. In 2025, Jong Metropole celebrated its tenth anniversary. Chris Muller played piano with Jong Metropole himself and later became part of Metropole Academy, our next step for talented musicians.
If you caught the tour, you’ve already heard “The Other Side” live. If you’d like to experience it on stage again, you can catch it at one of the upcoming shows with Jong Metropole and Jeangu Macrooy.
“The Other Side” is now available on your favorite streaming service.
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