Premiere of the orchestral version of the piece ‘The Letter of Vilma Grunwald’ by Marion von Tilzer sung by Bella Adamova & the Mitteldeutsche Kammerphilharmonie Schönebeck under Jan Michael Horstmann. The program includes compositions by Schreker, Korngold, Shostakovitch (1.

Daan Manneke’s Psalmen Requiem on the program by Piacevole ensemble. 

Bucha. Lacrimosa for violin and chamber orchestra by Victoria Vita Poleva opens the program by Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra under Aleksandr Bražnik with Federico Mechelli Uhl as a soloist.  Program: Victoria Vita Poleva “Bucha.

Fascinating, meditative, and minimalist dance programme Less is More is a subtle yet uplifting dance programme, embodying simplicity, stillness, and momentum. An evening of dance heritage in motion, featuring works by leading choreographers Hans van Manen, Lucinda Childs, and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

The Study of White #2 New Music from Ukraine and Saxony Compositions by Borys Loginov, Maxim Kolomiiets, Christian Diemer, Matthias Drude, Peter Helmut Lang, Günther Schwarze and Viktor Rekalo

Arnold Marinissen: Simone Weil-cyclus Arnold Marinissen wrote his seven-part Simone Weil cycle between 2022 and 2025. All the compositions are based on texts by the French philosopher and activist Simone Weil (1909-1943), who was preoccupied with dilemmas, particularly the inhumane nature of factory workers in the early twentieth century.

Premiere of the orchestral version of the piece ‘The Letter of Vilma Grunwald’ by Marion von Tilzer sung by Bella Adamova & the Mitteldeutsche Kammerphilharmonie Schönebeck under Jan Michael Horstmann. The program includes compositions by Schreker, Korngold, Shostakovitch (1.

Bucha. Lacrimosa for violin and chamber orchestra by Victoria Vita Poleva opens the program by Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra under Aleksandr Bražnik with Federico Mechelli Uhl as a soloist.  Program: Victoria Vita Poleva “Bucha.

Piece for cello solo by Víctor Báez and Ludmila Yurina at the recital program of Matthias Lorenz.

Requiem in Koningshoeven For this edition f the Requiem concert, Jo Sporck had written  Distance, a spatial work for double choir, two soloists and cornetto. The piece is looking for consolation in times of ecological and political crises.

Fascinating, meditative, and minimalist dance programme Less is More is a subtle yet uplifting dance programme, embodying simplicity, stillness, and momentum. An evening of dance heritage in motion, featuring works by leading choreographers Hans van Manen, Lucinda Childs, and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

Jessica Cottis conducts The Planets: expansive, spine-tingling music inspired by stars, celestial spheres and the cosmos. From ancient astronomers to NASA’s ‘Pale Blue Dot’, our place in the cosmos has captured imaginations since time immemorial. A storyteller’s inventory, this program draws on different knowledges to make meaning of the vastness of the universe.

Fascinating, meditative, and minimalist dance programme Less is More is a subtle yet uplifting dance programme, embodying simplicity, stillness, and momentum. An evening of dance heritage in motion, featuring works by leading choreographers Hans van Manen, Lucinda Childs, and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

Jessica Cottis conducts The Planets: expansive, spine-tingling music inspired by stars, celestial spheres and the cosmos. From ancient astronomers to NASA’s ‘Pale Blue Dot’, our place in the cosmos has captured imaginations since time immemorial. A storyteller’s inventory, this program draws on different knowledges to make meaning of the vastness of the universe.

This year’s International Composer Festival in Stockholm is dedicated to Klas Torstensson. Volcanic forces, but also the most tender and heartbreakingly emotional music – Klas Torstensson moves between extremes. Born in Sweden but long based in the Netherlands, he is a composer with significant international reach.

Fascinating, meditative, and minimalist dance programme Less is More is a subtle yet uplifting dance programme, embodying simplicity, stillness, and momentum. An evening of dance heritage in motion, featuring works by leading choreographers Hans van Manen, Lucinda Childs, and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

In collaboration with the Conservatory of Amsterdam and docent Ralph van Raat, the Leiden Salon presents four concerts featuring Dutch (piano) music from the 20th century. Well-known and lesser-known composers will be featured. A nice touch is that three of these concerts will be given by (piano) students from abroad, a wonderful meeting of cultures.

The second concert in the Composer Festival dedicated to Klas Torstensson features two works from the trilogy A Cycle of the North, which consists of the orchestral pieces The Mainland, The Polar Sea, and The Heaven.

Amsterdam Sinfonietta’s new program with Arabic classics from Umm Kulthum and Fairuz, alongside Nai Barghouti’s own songs in arrangements for string orchestra, flute, piano, percussion, bass guitar and qanûn, interwoven with classical and contemporary works for string orchestra.

Orchestra works by Maxim Shalygin, Svyatoslav Lunyov, Hendrik Andriessen and Louis Andriessen on the program of Kyiv Symphony Orchestra.

Ten years ago, the idiosyncratic composer Luc Brewaeys died at the age of just 56. Conductor Baldur Brönnimann takes a fresh look at the music that Brewaeys wrote almost twenty-five years ago for the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra. The Seventh Symphony will be a special listening experience: the instrument groups are strategically distributed across the room.

Symposium: The lightness of sound Ten years ago, the idiosyncratic composer Luc Brewaeys died at the age of just 56.  This event is the prelude to the ‘Fasten Seat Belts! Celebrating Luc Brewaeys’.

Klas Torstensson’s magnificent opera The Expedition tells the story of Andrée’s ill-fated Arctic journey – a subject that has fascinated Torstensson since his early teens. We hear Intermezzo and Epilogue from the opera – two sections that vividly reflect the contrasts in his music.

As part of Fasten Seat Belts! Celebrating Luc Brewaeys, the mini-exhibition “Musical Thoughts of Luc Brewaeys” is being held. The orchestra was Luc Brewaeys’ playground. Its scale and the endless palette of tone colours constantly stimulated his imagination. More than anything, he loved to let as much be heard at once as possible.

Three Romances by Clara Schumann in the orchestration by Benjamin de Murashkin on the program by Elgin Symphony Orchestra.  Program: MOZART | Symphony No. 13 MOZART | Horn Concerto No. 4 (Greg Flint, Horn) C. SCHUMANN |  Three Romances (orchestrated by Benjamin de Murashkin) MENDELSSOHN | Symphony No.

‘Epiloog’ by Johanna Bordewijk-Roepman is to hear in the program by the symphony orchestra Rijnmond under Daniel Ros, next to the pieces by Stravinsky, Barber and Fauré.

Fascinating, meditative, and minimalist dance programme Less is More is a subtle yet uplifting dance programme, embodying simplicity, stillness, and momentum. An evening of dance heritage in motion, featuring works by leading choreographers Hans van Manen, Lucinda Childs, and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

Sergey Malov is a versatile, multi-award-winning virtuoso who performs a wide-ranging repertoire, spanning from Baroque works to premieres of contemporary compositions. Moreover, he plays several instruments masterfully, including both modern and Baroque violins, the viola and the small-sized cello da spalla.

‘It comes from afar’ by Martijn Padding on the program of Harmonie St. Michaël van Thorn. On Saturday, November 8, 2025, St. Michaël will perform during a concert competition at Muziekcentrum Enschede with a groundbreaking program. Chief conductor Ivan Meylemans leads the orchestra in a daring and innovative program.

Final concert of the Composer Festival featuring music by Klas Torstensson. It opens with an exploration of the inner workings of the bass saxophone. Yes – the inside of the instrument, rather than traditionally blown notes, is the main focus here.

Three Romances by Clara Schumann in the orchestration by Benjamin de Murashkin on the program by Elgin Symphony Orchestra.  Program: MOZART | Symphony No. 13 MOZART | Horn Concerto No. 4 (Greg Flint, Horn) C. SCHUMANN |  Three Romances (orchestrated by Benjamin de Murashkin) MENDELSSOHN | Symphony No.

Piano virtuoso Ralph van Raat, percussionist Konstantyn Napolov, and violinist Merel Vercammen embark on a musical journey through Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. A unique experience featuring an extensive percussion set and beautiful melodies. The theme of collecting and the importance of art play a central role in this program.

Once a month a special service is being held in the Kloosterkerk, ‘Zin op zondagmiddag’, in which music plays an important role. In this edition, a new work called Distance by composer Jo Sporck will be performed.  Distance is een spatial work for double choir, soprano, tenor and cornetto.

As part of Fasten Seat Belts! Celebrating Luc Brewaeys, the mini-exhibition “Musical Thoughts of Luc Brewaeys” will be held. The orchestra was Luc Brewaeys’ playground. Its scale and the endless palette of tone colours constantly stimulated his imagination. More than anything, he loved to let as much be heard at once as possible.

The program “Stars of Heaven” focuses on two Dutch premieres: “Riflesso sull’aria” by Richard Rijnvos and “Le feu rouge foncé” by Piet-Jan van Rossum. Both composers share the same artistic starting point: their new work is inspired by “Trois Poèmes de Mallarmé,” a song cycle for soprano and ensemble by the much-admired Maurice Ravel.

The program “Stars of Heaven” focuses on two Dutch premieres: “Riflesso sull’aria” by Richard Rijnvos and “Le feu rouge foncé” by Piet-Jan van Rossum. Both composers share the same artistic starting point: their new work is inspired by “Trois Poèmes de Mallarmé,” a song cycle for soprano and ensemble by the much-admired Maurice Ravel.

Amsterdam Sinfonietta’s new program with Arabic classics from Umm Kulthum and Fairuz, alongside Nai Barghouti’s own songs in arrangements for string orchestra, flute, piano, percussion, bass guitar and qanûn, interwoven with classical and contemporary works for string orchestra.

Fascinating, meditative, and minimalist dance programme Less is More is a subtle yet uplifting dance programme, embodying simplicity, stillness, and momentum. An evening of dance heritage in motion, featuring works by leading choreographers Hans van Manen, Lucinda Childs, and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

Amsterdam Sinfonietta’s new program with Arabic classics from Umm Kulthum and Fairuz, alongside Nai Barghouti’s own songs in arrangements for string orchestra, flute, piano, percussion, bass guitar and qanûn, interwoven with classical and contemporary works for string orchestra.

Fascinating, meditative, and minimalist dance programme Less is More is a subtle yet uplifting dance programme, embodying simplicity, stillness, and momentum. An evening of dance heritage in motion, featuring works by leading choreographers Hans van Manen, Lucinda Childs, and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

Amsterdam Sinfonietta’s new program with Arabic classics from Umm Kulthum and Fairuz, alongside Nai Barghouti’s own songs in arrangements for string orchestra, flute, piano, percussion, bass guitar and qanûn, interwoven with classical and contemporary works for string orchestra.

This event is part of Fasten Seat Belts! https://www.lucbrewaeys.com/fasten-seat-belts Celebrating Luc Brewaeys 2025-2026 Program: Geneviève Murphy, The Angel’s Share  Luc Brewaeys, Talisker

With High Carbon  (October 2025, W.E.R.F. Records), Heleen Van Haegenborgh returns to her roots as a pianist. In a high­ly per­son­al set, she weaves piano, elec­tron­ics and her own sound tech­niques into a sub­tle, lay­ered world. Every sound, every nuance bears her sig­na­ture — from com­po­si­tion to performance.

Against the backdrop of a Europe drifting apart, threatened by populism and war, seven composers from the seven republics that emerged from the former Yugoslavia artistically explore the effects of the Balkan wars – an experience that continues to resonate deeply within their societies today.

Fascinating, meditative, and minimalist dance programme Less is More is a subtle yet uplifting dance programme, embodying simplicity, stillness, and momentum. An evening of dance heritage in motion, featuring works by leading choreographers Hans van Manen, Lucinda Childs, and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

Motet Maria Magdalena by Daan Manneke on the program of the choir De Klein Cantorij under Jan Peeters with Veerle Cornelis on organ and Luc Ponet on harmonium.   De Cantorij selected well-known texts regularly sung in the liturgy and set to music in original ways by renowned composers for the program.

Het ABC octet  brengt nieuwe en oude a cappella werken van Kees Arntzen, Ymkje de Boer en Robert Crow Wereldpremiere van Z-zang van Arntzen en nieuw werk van De Boer.

‘It was snowing butterflies’ for piano trio by Patrick van Deurzen on the program ‘Composers on Dutch Soil’ by ensemble Nova Sonantia and soprano Elise van Es.

Amsterdam Sinfonietta’s new program with Arabic classics from Umm Kulthum and Fairuz, alongside Nai Barghouti’s own songs in arrangements for string orchestra, flute, piano, percussion, bass guitar and qanûn, interwoven with classical and contemporary works for string orchestra.

Fascinating, meditative, and minimalist dance programme Less is More is a subtle yet uplifting dance programme, embodying simplicity, stillness, and momentum. An evening of dance heritage in motion, featuring works by leading choreographers Hans van Manen, Lucinda Childs, and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

4’44” (for bass flute solo) Between frequency and breath.   4’44” explores the fragile threshold where breath becomes material and tone dissolves back into silence. Written for and premiered by Susanne Peters for the PCCB, the piece invites the performer to inhabit a space of heightened listening.

Fascinating, meditative, and minimalist dance programme Less is More is a subtle yet uplifting dance programme, embodying simplicity, stillness, and momentum. An evening of dance heritage in motion, featuring works by leading choreographers Hans van Manen, Lucinda Childs, and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

Poeme for cello and orchestra by Henriette Bosmans on the program ‘Women in music’ by Con Brio orchestra. Program:  Bizet – Carmen Suites Bosmans – Poeme  Farrenc – Symfonie nr.

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Medical University of Lublin, a special Jubilee Concert will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Henryk Wieniawski Philharmonic in Lublin. This distinguished event will combine artistic excellence with reflection on the tradition and future of one of the region’s most esteemed academic institutions.

As part of Fasten Seat Belts! Celebrating Luc Brewaeys there wil be performed opera ‘L’uomo dal fiore in bocca’.

Composition for 6 voices (ensemble or choir) on texts from the Psalms and the Song of songs. Première.

‘The Nine Symphonies of Beethoven’ by Louis Andriessen on the program of the TonArt-Orchester under Barbara Sieks in Dusseldorf.

The Mivos Quartet, one of the world’s leading ensembles dedicated to contemporary music, bring their fearless virtuosity and adventurous spirit back to Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival 2025 with a programme that redefines what the string quartet can be.

Poeme for cello and orchestra by Henriette Bosmans on the program ‘Women in music’ by Con Brio orchestra. Program: Bizet – Carmen Suites Bosmans – Poeme  Farrenc – Symfonie nr.

Pianist Ralph van Raat, percussionist Konstantyn Napolov and violinist Merel Vercammen, go on a musical journey through Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. A unique experience with an extensive percussion set and beautiful melodies. The theme of collecting and the importance of art play a leading role in this program.

As part of Fasten Seat Belts! Celebrating Luc Brewaeys there wil be performed ‘Het Raadsel van de Sfinks’ by Luc Brewaeys performed by HERMESensemeble.

‘The Nine Symphonies of Beethoven’ by Louis Andriessen on the program of the TonArt-Orchester under Barbara Sieks in Dusseldorf.

Fascinating, meditative, and minimalist dance programme Less is More is a subtle yet uplifting dance programme, embodying simplicity, stillness, and momentum. An evening of dance heritage in motion, featuring works by leading choreographers Hans van Manen, Lucinda Childs, and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

From June 19, 2025 till June 13, 2026 Anima Obscura by Scapino Ballet is on tour with nearly 50 performances. Anima Obscura is a penetrating and beautifully designed multimedia performance about the desire for immortality.

Towards the end of the nineteenth century, Antonín Dvořák found himself living in New York – a new world where new people arrived every day, the streets buzzed with life and the air was filled with promise. The Bohemian composer absorbed this energy and poured it into his final symphony: Symphony No.

From June 19, 2025 till June 13, 2026 Anima Obscura by Scapino Ballet is on tour with nearly 50 performances. Anima Obscura is a penetrating and beautifully designed multimedia performance about the desire for immortality.

Towards the end of the nineteenth century, Antonín Dvořák found himself living in New York – a new world where new people arrived every day, the streets buzzed with life and the air was filled with promise. The Bohemian composer absorbed this energy and poured it into his final symphony: Symphony No.

On Saturday afternoon, November 29th, the fifth Festival Forbidden Music Regained will take place in the Bernard Haitinkzaal at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. Forgotten music revives in a new edition Young, talented musicians will revive the music of persecuted composers during the fifth edition of Festival Forbidden Music Regained.

On Saturday 29 November in Splendor there will take place the fourth Samsoniade dedicated to music of René Samson. The highlight of this fourth Samsoniade is René’s Kultuurtuin kawina, composed in 2013 on commission from the Caribbean Literature Working Group.

From June 19, 2025 till June 13, 2026 Anima Obscura by Scapino Ballet is on tour with nearly 50 performances. Anima Obscura is a penetrating and beautifully designed multimedia performance about the desire for immortality.

As part of Fasten Seat Belts! Celebrating Luc Brewaeys, the mini-exhibition “Musical Thoughts of Luc Brewaeys” will be held. The orchestra was Luc Brewaeys’ playground. Its scale and the endless palette of tone colours constantly stimulated his imagination. More than anything, he loved to let as much be heard at once as possible.

Towards the end of the nineteenth century, Antonín Dvořák found himself living in New York – a new world where new people arrived every day, the streets buzzed with life and the air was filled with promise. The Bohemian composer absorbed this energy and poured it into his final symphony: Symphony No.

In 2020, Maxim Shalygin wrote the work “Angel.” The impact of the coronavirus pandemic inspired Shalygin to examine the relationship between humans and nature.

Michel van der Aa and Brigitta Muntendorf are groundbreaking composers who incorporate other media into their musical language. Van der Aa’s music is characterized by a constant interplay between stillness and movement and between acoustic and electronic. He uses old and new techniques, from tape recorder to 3D.

Miroir de peine by Hendrik Andriessen for soprano and strings on the program of the Tollens Ensemble in Old Church, Rijswijk.

Roaming empty streets

​The Ukrainian Institute and Classical NOW! present To All Resurrected. This programme showcases the resilience of Ukrainian music, a tradition that refuses to be silenced. The concert also marks the launch of Anthologies of Ukrainian Music, a new series of scores featuring previously unpublished Ukrainian compositions.

Ten years ago, the Belgian spectralist Luc Brewaeys passed away. He was a composer of grand sound structures filled with fantastically coloured sound clouds. Antwerp-based I SOLISTI – a recurring guarantee for adventure in the Thursday Evening Series – pays tribute to this sound wizard from their hometown, joined by the percussionists of HIIIT.

Clara Schumann’s Three Romances are wistful and intimate, gracefully opening this concert led by frequent SLSO guest conductor John Storgårds. Haydn’s Cello Concerto, though exceptionally difficult to master, is leisurely and elegant. Cellist Kian Soltani, whose emotional connection with audiences has captivated many, makes his St. Louis debut.

Enter a world of serene harmony on December 6th during a magical “Lying Down Concert”® featuring Simeon ten Holt’s Canto Ostinato at the beautiful Leopoldskerkje in Meerssen! Let yourself be carried away by masterful pianist Jeroen van Veen, who will perform an unprecedented symphony of emotions on his grand piano, while you lie comfortably on […]

Clara Schumann’s Three Romances are wistful and intimate, gracefully opening this concert led by frequent SLSO guest conductor John Storgårds. Haydn’s Cello Concerto, though exceptionally difficult to master, is leisurely and elegant. Cellist Kian Soltani, whose emotional connection with audiences has captivated many, makes his St. Louis debut.

Another concert celebrating music by Luc Brewaeys by I SOLISTI under Filip Rathé.

Last Words for cello and ensemble Israel Contempoprary Players Christian Karlsen conducting Hillel Zori  cello

Ten years ago, the Belgian spectralist Luc Brewaeys passed away. He was a composer of grand sound structures filled with fantastically coloured sound clouds. Antwerp-based I SOLISTI – a recurring guarantee for adventure – pays tribute to this sound wizard from their hometown, joined by the percussionists of HIIIT.

The Orgelpark regularly presents compositions by the Dutch composer Daan Manneke. On the occasion of his 85th birthday, exactly one month ago today, a concert will take place in the afternoon around the music of the jubilarian. The first concert will feature the choir Studium Chorale, pianist Ralph van Raat and organist Evan Bogerd.

The Orgelpark regularly presents compositions by the Dutch composer Daan Manneke. On the occasion of his 85th birthday, exactly one month ago today, a concert will take place in the afternoon around the music of the jubilarian. The first concert will feature the choir Studium Chorale, pianist Ralph van Raat and organist Evan Bogerd.

On Sunday afternoon, December 7th, Arnhem Sinfoniëtta will give a festive concert at the Zandse Kerk in Huissen. In the summer of 2024, the orchestra performed a film music program there to a sold-out audience. This time, the orchestra will perform music that is less well-known, but just as beautiful and surprising.

“Ave” is like a bridge connecting the past and the present. Ukrainian violinist Myroslava Kotorovych and pianist Milda Umbrusevičiūtė, who has delighted listeners at the Music Magic Club many times, have prepared a sensitive program based on the music of J. S. Bach and F.

Internationally renowned Spanish clarinettist Joan Enric Lluna and pianist Josep Colom dedicated their joint album Spiritual Wings (Sony Classical, 2024) to one of Johannes Brahms’ most intimate works: his Sonatas for clarinet, Op. 120, which the composer wrote only three years before his death, with clarinettist Richard Mühlfeld in mind.

From June 19, 2025 till June 13, 2026 Anima Obscura by Scapino Ballet is on tour with nearly 50 performances. Anima Obscura is a penetrating and beautifully designed multimedia performance about the desire for immortality.

From June 19, 2025 till June 13, 2026 Anima Obscura by Scapino Ballet is on tour with nearly 50 performances. Anima Obscura is a penetrating and beautifully designed multimedia performance about the desire for immortality.

Experience a magical Christmas in the historic Laurenskerk in Rotterdam with a special reclining concert on Friday, December 19, 2025. Be enveloped by the mystical sounds of Canto Ostinato, an iconic minimalist masterpiece by the Dutch composer Simeon ten Holt.

Experience a magical Christmas in the historic Laurenskerk in Rotterdam with a special recumbent concert on Friday 19 December 2025. Let yourself be enveloped by the mystical sounds of Canto Ostinato, an iconic minimalist masterpiece by Dutch composer Simeon ten Holt.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

From June 19, 2025 till June 13, 2026 Anima Obscura by Scapino Ballet is on tour with nearly 50 performances. Anima Obscura is a penetrating and beautifully designed multimedia performance about the desire for immortality.

Collaboration with artist/theatre maker Thomas Verstraeten. A production of toneelhuis and DE SINGEL. For Symphony for one hundred citizens and a traffic light, Verstraeten and Van Haegenborgh create a large-scale urban symphony of everyday city sounds. They collaborate with one hundred city residents from all corners of Antwerp, each playing their own “instrument”.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

From June 19, 2025 till June 13, 2026 Anima Obscura by Scapino Ballet is on tour with nearly 50 performances. Anima Obscura is a penetrating and beautifully designed multimedia performance about the desire for immortality.

Morpheus, the shape-shifting Ancient Greek god of sleep and dreams, casts an enchanting spell over Hugh Cutting’s choice of songs and arias, centred around a new transcription of Oberon’s ‘I know a bank’ from Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the world première of Elena Langer’s specially commissioned Fabulous Beasts.

Collaboration with artist/theatre maker Thomas Verstraeten. A production of toneelhuis and DE SINGEL. For Symphony for one hundred citizens and a traffic light, Verstraeten and Van Haegenborgh create a large-scale urban symphony of everyday city sounds. They collaborate with one hundred city residents from all corners of Antwerp, each playing their own “instrument”.

During this memorable afternoon at TivoliVredenburg, we celebrate ten years of the Composer of the Netherlands. Specially for this occasion, you’ll hear and see all the Composers of the Netherlands (and the Children’s Composers!) from the past decade on stage.

sonata for piano

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

On Sunday December 28 in the Dokzaal Amsterdam program ’Shapes lines an layers’ celebrates Ig Henneman 80 and Ab Baars 70 anniversaries. Concert part of the event consists of a selection of composed work by Ig Henneman, including a premiere for accordeon and mezzo soprano The silver swan.

Between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, Simeon ten Holt’s world-famous masterpiece Canto Ostinato will be performed by two top musicians. Internationally acclaimed organist Aart Bergwerff will play the renowned De Rijckere organ in De Oostkerk. Together with trumpeter Eric Vloeimans—a jazzy all-rounder and master of improvisation—a unique musical interplay will emerge.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

“Views from Dutch Trains” is an inspiring musical project that highlights the social and environmental impact of train travel in the Netherlands. Organized by Mallet Collective, this project combines the power of music with the message of sustainable mobility.

Julian Schneemann is a musical adventurer. Everything he tackles, he does slightly differently, shedding new light on a work. This also applies to Canto Ostinato 2.0, Schneemann’s contemporary version of Simeon ten Holt’s equally iconic and hypnotic masterpiece.

version for 2 marimba’s

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

The NAC Orchestra performs for the first time two works by Serbian composer Isidora Žebeljan: The Horses of Saint Mark, a surrealist adventure that evokes the sacred chants of Byzantine monks, and Zujte Strune (Hum away, hum away, strings!), which reimagines themes from Mozart’s fairy-tale opera The Magic Flute.

The program “Stars of Heaven” focuses on two Dutch premieres: “Riflesso sull’aria” by Richard Rijnvos and “Le feu rouge foncé” by Piet-Jan van Rossum. Both composers share the same artistic starting point: their new work is inspired by “Trois Poèmes de Mallarmé,” a song cycle for soprano and ensemble by the much-admired Maurice Ravel.

The NAC Orchestra performs for the first time two works by Serbian composer Isidora Žebeljan: The Horses of Saint Mark, a surrealist adventure that evokes the sacred chants of Byzantine monks, and Zujte Strune (Hum away, hum away, strings!), which reimagines themes from Mozart’s fairy-tale opera The Magic Flute.

We will one day reassess the importance of French composer Olivier Greif, who died in 2000 at the age of 50: hard-hitting music, born of a long spiritual journey, immediately imposing its tortured mark, mystical music reminiscent of Shostakovich and Britten, haunted by death, doubt, and the experience of the countries he traveled through, such […]

The program “Stars of Heaven” focuses on two Dutch premieres: “Riflesso sull’aria” by Richard Rijnvos and “Le feu rouge foncé” by Piet-Jan van Rossum. Both composers share the same artistic starting point: their new work is inspired by “Trois Poèmes de Mallarmé,” a song cycle for soprano and ensemble by the much-admired Maurice Ravel.

Martijn Dendievel’s inaugural concert as chief conductor of the Flanders Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky’s “Winter Dreams” and Brewaeys’s “Third Symphony” on the same bill? That’s a thrilling mix of humor, enchanting timbres, and unbridled joy.

The program “Stars of Heaven” focuses on two Dutch premieres: “Riflesso sull’aria” by Richard Rijnvos and “Le feu rouge foncé” by Piet-Jan van Rossum. Both composers share the same artistic starting point: their new work is inspired by “Trois Poèmes de Mallarmé,” a song cycle for soprano and ensemble by the much-admired Maurice Ravel.

Canto Ostinato with organist Aart Bergwerff and trumpeter Eric Vloeimans. A wonderful concert featuring Simeon ten Holt’s legendary Canto Ostinato.

The program “Stars of Heaven” focuses on two Dutch premieres: “Riflesso sull’aria” by Richard Rijnvos and “Le feu rouge foncé” by Piet-Jan van Rossum. Both composers share the same artistic starting point: their new work is inspired by “Trois Poèmes de Mallarmé,” a song cycle for soprano and ensemble by the much-admired Maurice Ravel.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

Martijn Dendievel’s inaugural concert as chief conductor of the Flanders Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky’s “Winter Dreams” and Brewaeys’s “Third Symphony” on the same bill? That’s a thrilling mix of humor, enchanting timbres, and unbridled joy.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

Martijn Dendievel’s inaugural concert as chief conductor of the Flanders Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky’s “Winter Dreams” and Brewaeys’s “Third Symphony” on the same bill? That’s a thrilling mix of humor, enchanting timbres, and unbridled joy.

‘The Place of Choice’ by composer Henry Vega in a dance production by the Stuttgart Ballet. The realm between earth and sky pulsates with energy. NOVITZKY/DAWSON presents works that explore the contrast between the earthly and the spiritual in choreographies by two distinct artists.

Martijn Dendievel’s inaugural concert as chief conductor of the Flanders Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky’s “Winter Dreams” and Brewaeys’s “Third Symphony” on the same bill? That’s a thrilling mix of humor, enchanting timbres, and unbridled joy.

Ukrainian musicians Tatiana Kalinichenko—co-founder, music director, and conductor of the New Era Orchestra in Kyiv—and violinist Dmytro Tkachenko—winner of the Carl Nielsen, Lysenko, and Wronski Solo Violin Competitions—bring their artistry to the Fisher Center for a one-night-only concert with TŌN.

Martijn Dendievel’s inaugural concert as chief conductor of the Flanders Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky’s “Winter Dreams” and Brewaeys’s “Third Symphony” on the same bill? That’s a thrilling mix of humor, enchanting timbres, and unbridled joy.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

The young Dutch Animato Kwartet is making international headlines thanks to the musicians’ inspired playing. This afternoon, together with Khorshid Dadbeh, the quartet performs a brand-new work for string quartet and the ancient string instrument tanbur by Iranian-Dutch composer Aftab Darvishi.

‘The Place of Choice’ by composer Henry Vega in a dance production by the Stuttgart Ballet. The realm between earth and sky pulsates with energy. NOVITZKY/DAWSON presents works that explore the contrast between the earthly and the spiritual in choreographies by two distinct artists.

New compositions by Primo Ish-Hurwitz, Richard Ayres, Frieda Gustavs, Hanna Kulenty, Jan-Peter de Graaff and Boris Bezemer, based on Joseph Haydn’s six string quartets Opus 20 by with text by Joke van Leeuwen at the Strijkkwartet Biënnale Amsterdam.

It’s a tradition we’re delighted to carry on: Simeon ten Holt’s Canto Ostinato in January in Concertgebouw Amsterdam around the composer’s birthday.

New compositions by Primo Ish-Hurwitz, Richard Ayres, Frieda Gustavs, Hanna Kulenty, Jan-Peter de Graaff and Boris Bezemer, based on Joseph Haydn’s six string quartets Opus 20 by with text by Joke van Leeuwen at the Strijkkwartet Biënnale Amsterdam.

Ten years after the death of Luc Brewaeys (1959-2015), organizers, orchestras, ensembles, and other partners are joining forces to present a season-long, rich cross-section of the music of one of Flanders’ most remarkable composers.

A unique look at a great Belgian composer-musician Anyone who wants to analyse Luc Brewaeys’ music is in for a tough time. Annotations are rare – the magic took place inside his head. The two selected documentaries, nevertheless, offer us a wonderful insight into Brewaeys’ personality.

Splendid orchestral colour French style In his Sixth Symphony, Luc Brewaeys brings together everything he stands for: the vibrant coloration of 20th-century spectralism, a bold orchestral configuration and a confrontation with electronics. Equally refined coloration is to be found in Brewaeys’ reworkings of Debussy’s Préludes.

Luc Brewaeys Exhibition (sat 31 jan & sun 01 feb 2026) Brewaeys’ orchestral oeuvre in a nutshell Nine not to be missed musical thoughts The orchestra was Luc Brewaeys’ playground. Its size and inexhaustible supply of timbres continuously stimulated his imagination. His scores reflect his enthusiasm. He filled the staves with impeccable handwriting.

Ten years after the death of Luc Brewaeys (1959-2015), organizers, orchestras, ensembles, and other partners are joining forces to present a season-long, rich cross-section of the music of one of Flanders’ most remarkable composers.

New compositions by Primo Ish-Hurwitz, Richard Ayres, Frieda Gustavs, Hanna Kulenty, Jan-Peter de Graaff and Boris Bezemer, based on Joseph Haydn’s six string quartets Opus 20 by with text by Joke van Leeuwen at the Strijkkwartet Biënnale Amsterdam.

A unique look at a great Belgian composer-musician Anyone who wants to analyse Luc Brewaeys’ music is in for a tough time. Annotations are rare – the magic took place inside his head. The two selected documentaries, nevertheless, offer us a wonderful insight into Brewaeys’ personality.

Virtuoso musical tributes Composer Luc Brewaeys was second to none at playing with timbres. His music – often exuberant and spectacular – therefore sounds as exotic as it does classical. Black Rock Unfolding, for example, is an incredibly virtuoso piece that demands the utmost from the cellist.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

‘The Place of Choice’ by composer Henry Vega in a dance production by the Stuttgart Ballet. The realm between earth and sky pulsates with energy. NOVITZKY/DAWSON presents works that explore the contrast between the earthly and the spiritual in choreographies by two distinct artists.

‘The Place of Choice’ by composer Henry Vega in a dance production by the Stuttgart Ballet. The realm between earth and sky pulsates with energy. NOVITZKY/DAWSON presents works that explore the contrast between the earthly and the spiritual in choreographies by two distinct artists.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) presents a world premiere of ‘Wildsong’ with music by Hanna Kulenty from GG Concerto for harpsichord and strings. ‘In Wildsong, we dive into the dynamic, surreal worlds of two acclaimed makers that highlight the unique versatility of the NDT 1 dancers.

Old glory days revived with the beloved classic by Simeon ten Holt. Canto Ostinato in the composer’s favorite hall, played in his preferred line-up with four pianists.

Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) presents a world premiere of ‘Wildsong’ with music by Hanna Kulenty from GG Concerto for harpsichord and strings. ‘In Wildsong, we dive into the dynamic, surreal worlds of two acclaimed makers that highlight the unique versatility of the NDT 1 dancers.

Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) presents a world premiere of ‘Wildsong’ with music by Hanna Kulenty from GG Concerto for harpsichord and strings. ‘In Wildsong, we dive into the dynamic, surreal worlds of two acclaimed makers that highlight the unique versatility of the NDT 1 dancers.

‘The Place of Choice’ by composer Henry Vega in a dance production by the Stuttgart Ballet. The realm between earth and sky pulsates with energy. NOVITZKY/DAWSON presents works that explore the contrast between the earthly and the spiritual in choreographies by two distinct artists.

String quartet ‘What remains’ by Joey Roukens on the program of the Dudok Quartet’s Scotland tour.

Although originally intended as mere technical exercises, Antonii Baryshevskyi shows the breathtaking beauty of etudes. Chopin, Liszt and Debussy reimagined etudes as virtuoso concert pieces, and Baryshevskyi combines them with contemporary pieces by Svyatoslav Lunyov and Maxim Shalygin.

The Simeon Kwartet focuses on the compositions for four grand pianos by the Dutch composer Simeon ten Holt.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

Canto Ostinato by Simeon ten Holt. No further recommendation is really needed. Perhaps you were there in January 2023, when pianists Arielle Vernède, Gerard Bouwhuis, Kees Wieringa and Jeroen van Veen performed the work in a packed Small Hall of De Oosterpoort.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

‘The Place of Choice’ by composer Henry Vega in a dance production by the Stuttgart Ballet. The realm between earth and sky pulsates with energy. NOVITZKY/DAWSON presents works that explore the contrast between the earthly and the spiritual in choreographies by two distinct artists.

String quartet ‘What remains’ by Joey Roukens on the program of the Dudok Quartet’s Scotland tour.

String quartet ‘What remains’ by Joey Roukens on the program of the Dudok Quartet’s Scotland tour.

Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) presents a world premiere of ‘Wildsong’ with music by Hanna Kulenty from GG Concerto for harpsichord and strings. ‘In Wildsong, we dive into the dynamic, surreal worlds of two acclaimed makers that highlight the unique versatility of the NDT 1 dancers.

String quartet ‘What remains’ by Joey Roukens on the program of the Dudok Quartet’s Scotland tour.

‘The Place of Choice’ by composer Henry Vega in a dance production by the Stuttgart Ballet. The realm between earth and sky pulsates with energy. NOVITZKY/DAWSON presents works that explore the contrast between the earthly and the spiritual in choreographies by two distinct artists.

Ten years after the death of Luc Brewaeys (1959-2015), organizers, orchestras, ensembles, and other partners are joining forces to present a season-long, rich cross-section of the music of one of Flanders’ most remarkable composers.

Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) presents a world premiere of ‘Wildsong’ with music by Hanna Kulenty from GG Concerto for harpsichord and strings. ‘In Wildsong, we dive into the dynamic, surreal worlds of two acclaimed makers that highlight the unique versatility of the NDT 1 dancers.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

The traditional Valentine’s Day concert gives love a boost every year. Going to a concert together already creates a bond, and the music takes it even further. Listen to songs from Mahler’s Des Knaben Wunderhorn or a suite from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet.

‘The Place of Choice’ by composer Henry Vega in a dance production by the Stuttgart Ballet. The realm between earth and sky pulsates with energy. NOVITZKY/DAWSON presents works that explore the contrast between the earthly and the spiritual in choreographies by two distinct artists.

String quartet ‘What remains’ by Joey Roukens on the program of the Dudok Quartet’s Scotland tour.

Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) presents a world premiere of ‘Wildsong’ with music by Hanna Kulenty from GG Concerto for harpsichord and strings. ‘In Wildsong, we dive into the dynamic, surreal worlds of two acclaimed makers that highlight the unique versatility of the NDT 1 dancers.

World premiere of the “Tríptic del Marquet” by Benet Casablancas on texts by the Catalan poet Josep-Ramon Bach for choir will be on July 26 in Palau de la Música de Barcelona.  The National Youth Choir of Catalonia (CJNC), made up of singers between the ages of 18 and 28, was founded with the aim of offering […]

On February 14, 2026, the Grote Kerk Naarden will transform into an oasis of tranquility during the Valentine’s Day Lying-Down Concert. Pianist Jeroen van Veen will perform Canto Ostinato by Simeon ter Holt: a hypnotic work that seems to stretch out time.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) presents a world premiere of ‘Wildsong’ with music by Hanna Kulenty from GG Concerto for harpsichord and strings. ‘In Wildsong, we dive into the dynamic, surreal worlds of two acclaimed makers that highlight the unique versatility of the NDT 1 dancers.

Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) presents a world premiere of ‘Wildsong’ with music by Hanna Kulenty from GG Concerto for harpsichord and strings. ‘In Wildsong, we dive into the dynamic, surreal worlds of two acclaimed makers that highlight the unique versatility of the NDT 1 dancers.

Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) presents a world premiere of ‘Wildsong’ with music by Hanna Kulenty from GG Concerto for harpsichord and strings. ‘In Wildsong, we dive into the dynamic, surreal worlds of two acclaimed makers that highlight the unique versatility of the NDT 1 dancers.

Pianist Hannes Minnaar and the Dudok Quartet clash with actors Jan Decleir and Georgina Verbaan in a hyper-current edition of Spraakmakers about hereditary monarchy and societal fear. Works by Beethoven and Roukens give these socially relevant themes depth and nuanced musical commentary. Beethoven’s Les Adieux is the stimulating music behind actor Jan Decleir’s account.

Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) presents a world premiere of ‘Wildsong’ with music by Hanna Kulenty from GG Concerto for harpsichord and strings. ‘In Wildsong, we dive into the dynamic, surreal worlds of two acclaimed makers that highlight the unique versatility of the NDT 1 dancers.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

Pianist Hannes Minnaar and the Dudok Quartet clash with actors Jan Decleir and Georgina Verbaan in a hyper-current edition of Spraakmakers about hereditary monarchy and societal fear. Works by Beethoven and Roukens give these socially relevant themes depth and nuanced musical commentary. Beethoven’s Les Adieux is the stimulating music behind actor Jan Decleir’s account.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

Pianist Hannes Minnaar and the Dudok Quartet clash with actors Jan Decleir and Georgina Verbaan in a hyper-current edition of Spraakmakers about hereditary monarchy and societal fear. Works by Beethoven and Roukens give these socially relevant themes depth and nuanced musical commentary. Beethoven’s Les Adieux is the stimulating music behind actor Jan Decleir’s account.

Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) presents a world premiere of ‘Wildsong’ with music by Hanna Kulenty from GG Concerto for harpsichord and strings. ‘In Wildsong, we dive into the dynamic, surreal worlds of two acclaimed makers that highlight the unique versatility of the NDT 1 dancers.

Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) presents a world premiere of ‘Wildsong’ with music by Hanna Kulenty from GG Concerto for harpsichord and strings. ‘In Wildsong, we dive into the dynamic, surreal worlds of two acclaimed makers that highlight the unique versatility of the NDT 1 dancers.

Pianist Hannes Minnaar and the Dudok Quartet clash with actors Jan Decleir and Georgina Verbaan in a hyper-current edition of Spraakmakers about hereditary monarchy and societal fear. Works by Beethoven and Roukens give these socially relevant themes depth and nuanced musical commentary. Beethoven’s Les Adieux is the stimulating music behind actor Jan Decleir’s account.

Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) presents a world premiere of ‘Wildsong’ with music by Hanna Kulenty from GG Concerto for harpsichord and strings. ‘In Wildsong, we dive into the dynamic, surreal worlds of two acclaimed makers that highlight the unique versatility of the NDT 1 dancers.

From June 19, 2025 till June 13, 2026 Anima Obscura by Scapino Ballet is on tour with nearly 50 performances. Anima Obscura is a penetrating and beautifully designed multimedia performance about the desire for immortality.

‘Riot of Spring’ for tape and orchestra by Dmitri Kourliandski on the program of the symphonic orchestra of The Hague Royal Conservatoire under Sam Weller.  Program:   T. Ades – Asyla Op.17, III. Ecstasio J. Wolfe – Pretty D.

Pianist Hannes Minnaar and the Dudok Quartet clash with actors Jan Decleir and Georgina Verbaan in a hyper-current edition of Spraakmakers about hereditary monarchy and societal fear. Works by Beethoven and Roukens give these socially relevant themes depth and nuanced musical commentary. Beethoven’s Les Adieux is the stimulating music behind actor Jan Decleir’s account.

From June 19, 2025 till June 13, 2026 Anima Obscura by Scapino Ballet is on tour with nearly 50 performances. Anima Obscura is a penetrating and beautifully designed multimedia performance about the desire for immortality.

‘Riot of Spring’ for tape and orchestra by Dmitri Kourliandski on the program of the symphonic orchestra of The Hague Royal Conservatoire under Sam Weller.  Program:   T. Ades – Asyla Op.17, III. Ecstasio J. Wolfe – Pretty D.

A programme from Dutch soil with a central role for the string quartet. In his swinging string quartet Filtered Hits, composer Maarten Altena juxtaposes melodic lines against short, staccato notes that gradually develop into patterns. Pianist-composer Guus Janssen doesn’t want his string quartet to sound like a string quartet.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

Pianist Hannes Minnaar and the Dudok Quartet clash with actors Jan Decleir and Georgina Verbaan in a hyper-current edition of Spraakmakers about hereditary monarchy and societal fear. Works by Beethoven and Roukens give these socially relevant themes depth and nuanced musical commentary. Beethoven’s Les Adieux is the stimulating music behind actor Jan Decleir’s account.

Pianist Hannes Minnaar and the Dudok Quartet clash with actors Jan Decleir and Georgina Verbaan in a hyper-current edition of Spraakmakers about hereditary monarchy and societal fear. Works by Beethoven and Roukens give these socially relevant themes depth and nuanced musical commentary. Beethoven’s Les Adieux is the stimulating music behind actor Jan Decleir’s account.

Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) presents a world premiere of ‘Wildsong’ with music by Hanna Kulenty from GG Concerto for harpsichord and strings. ‘In Wildsong, we dive into the dynamic, surreal worlds of two acclaimed makers that highlight the unique versatility of the NDT 1 dancers.

From June 19, 2025 till June 13, 2026 Anima Obscura by Scapino Ballet is on tour with nearly 50 performances. Anima Obscura is a penetrating and beautifully designed multimedia performance about the desire for immortality.

Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) presents a world premiere of ‘Wildsong’ with music by Hanna Kulenty from GG Concerto for harpsichord and strings. ‘In Wildsong, we dive into the dynamic, surreal worlds of two acclaimed makers that highlight the unique versatility of the NDT 1 dancers.

From June 19, 2025 till June 13, 2026 Anima Obscura by Scapino Ballet is on tour with nearly 50 performances. Anima Obscura is a penetrating and beautifully designed multimedia performance about the desire for immortality.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

From June 19, 2025 till June 13, 2026 Anima Obscura by Scapino Ballet is on tour with nearly 50 performances. Anima Obscura is a penetrating and beautifully designed multimedia performance about the desire for immortality.

“Views from Dutch Trains” is an inspiring musical project that highlights the social and environmental impact of train travel in the Netherlands. Organized by Mallet Collective, this project combines the power of music with the message of sustainable mobility.

Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) presents a world premiere of ‘Wildsong’ with music by Hanna Kulenty from GG Concerto for harpsichord and strings. ‘In Wildsong, we dive into the dynamic, surreal worlds of two acclaimed makers that highlight the unique versatility of the NDT 1 dancers.

From June 19, 2025 till June 13, 2026 Anima Obscura by Scapino Ballet is on tour with nearly 50 performances. Anima Obscura is a penetrating and beautifully designed multimedia performance about the desire for immortality.

From June 19, 2025 till June 13, 2026 Anima Obscura by Scapino Ballet is on tour with nearly 50 performances. Anima Obscura is a penetrating and beautifully designed multimedia performance about the desire for immortality.

“Views from Dutch Trains” is an inspiring musical project that highlights the social and environmental impact of train travel in the Netherlands. Organized by Mallet Collective, this project combines the power of music with the message of sustainable mobility.

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A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) presents a world premiere of ‘Wildsong’ with music by Hanna Kulenty from GG Concerto for harpsichord and strings. ‘In Wildsong, we dive into the dynamic, surreal worlds of two acclaimed makers that highlight the unique versatility of the NDT 1 dancers.

From June 19, 2025 till June 13, 2026 Anima Obscura by Scapino Ballet is on tour with nearly 50 performances. Anima Obscura is a penetrating and beautifully designed multimedia performance about the desire for immortality.

For the theatrical concert Harvest, singer and theatre maker Cora Burggraaf created fresh roles and stories for seasoned singers. She believes that a voice enriched by life experience deserves more profound roles than the traditional opera repertoire provides.

Canto Ostinato 2.0 brings together minimal music, electronic, and worldly sounds. Simeon ten Holt’s iconic composition has been filling venues for half a century and is now receiving a radical update for the new generation.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

Every year, Calefax invites a well-known Dutch personality to the concert series Welcome to Calefaxland. Not a musician, but someone who loves music. But Ramsey Nasr, guest of this fourth edition, is no longer a melomaniac or a music lover: Ramsey is addicted.

Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) presents a world premiere of ‘Wildsong’ with music by Hanna Kulenty from GG Concerto for harpsichord and strings. ‘In Wildsong, we dive into the dynamic, surreal worlds of two acclaimed makers that highlight the unique versatility of the NDT 1 dancers.

Every year, Calefax invites a well-known Dutch personality to the concert series Welcome to Calefaxland. Not a musician, but someone who loves music. But Ramsey Nasr, guest of this fourth edition, is no longer a melomaniac or a music lover: Ramsey is addicted.

Every year, Calefax invites a well-known Dutch personality to the concert series Welcome to Calefaxland. Not a musician, but someone who loves music. But Ramsey Nasr, guest of this fourth edition, is no longer a melomaniac or a music lover: Ramsey is addicted.

Ten years after the death of Luc Brewaeys (1959-2015), organizers, orchestras, ensembles, and other partners are joining forces to present a season-long, rich cross-section of the music of one of Flanders’ most remarkable composers.

Ten years after the death of Luc Brewaeys (1959-2015), organizers, orchestras, ensembles, and other partners are joining forces to present a season-long, rich cross-section of the music of one of Flanders’ most remarkable composers.

Every year, Calefax invites a well-known Dutch personality to the concert series Welcome to Calefaxland. Not a musician, but someone who loves music. But Ramsey Nasr, guest of this fourth edition, is no longer a melomaniac or a music lover: Ramsey is addicted.

Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1) presents a world premiere of ‘Wildsong’ with music by Hanna Kulenty from GG Concerto for harpsichord and strings. ‘In Wildsong, we dive into the dynamic, surreal worlds of two acclaimed makers that highlight the unique versatility of the NDT 1 dancers.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

Drama, melancholy and reflection are the keynotes in this compelling programme. Four compositions express complex emotions, such as pain that turns into beauty, in the ultimate search for meaning. With powerful contrasts and vocal and instrumental depth, Nieuw Amsterdams Peil offers a listening experience that is both confrontational and moving.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

Every year, Calefax invites a well-known Dutch personality to the concert series Welcome to Calefaxland. Not a musician, but someone who loves music. But Ramsey Nasr, guest of this fourth edition, is no longer a melomaniac or a music lover: Ramsey is addicted.

Every year, Calefax invites a well-known Dutch personality to the concert series Welcome to Calefaxland. Not a musician, but someone who loves music. But Ramsey Nasr, guest of this fourth edition, is no longer a melomaniac or a music lover: Ramsey is addicted.

Ten years after the death of Luc Brewaeys (1959-2015), organizers, orchestras, ensembles, and other partners are joining forces to present a season-long, rich cross-section of the music of one of Flanders’ most remarkable composers. PROGRAM: Luc Brewaeys – Symphony 1  Dmitry Shostakovich – Violin Concerto no.

Every year, Calefax invites a well-known Dutch personality to the concert series Welcome to Calefaxland. Not a musician, but someone who loves music. But Ramsey Nasr, guest of this fourth edition, is no longer a melomaniac or a music lover: Ramsey is addicted.

Few contemporary composers embody the symphonic tradition as fully as Belgian composer Luc Brewaeys. He began writing his Eighth Symphony in 2004, but the work remained unfinished at the time of his death in 2015.

Ten years after the death of Luc Brewaeys (1959-2015), organizers, orchestras, ensembles, and other partners are joining forces to present a season-long, rich cross-section of the music of one of Flanders’ most remarkable composers. PROGRAM:  Luc Brewaeys – Symphony 1  Dmitry Shostakovich – Violin Concerto no.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

Symphony 1 by Luc Brewaeys on the program by the Youth Orchestra Flanders under Ilan Volkov within Fasten Seat Belts! https://www.lucbrewaeys.com/fasten-seat-belts Program: L. Brewaeys – Symphony 1 D. Sjostakovitsj – Vioolconcerto no. 1  I.

A discarded donkey playing the double bass, a hoarse rooster with a trumpet, an old dog playing percussion and a cat singing. Four animals together form a colourful group. In the eyes of the people, the animals are too old or no longer suitable to do their work.

Every year, Calefax invites a well-known Dutch personality to the concert series Welcome to Calefaxland. Not a musician, but someone who loves music. But Ramsey Nasr, guest of this fourth edition, is no longer a melomaniac or a music lover: Ramsey is addicted.

Every year, Calefax invites a well-known Dutch personality to the concert series Welcome to Calefaxland. Not a musician, but someone who loves music. But Ramsey Nasr, guest of this fourth edition, is no longer a melomaniac or a music lover: Ramsey is addicted.

Every year, Calefax invites a well-known Dutch personality to the concert series Welcome to Calefaxland. Not a musician, but someone who loves music. But Ramsey Nasr, guest of this fourth edition, is no longer a melomaniac or a music lover: Ramsey is addicted.

Every year, Calefax invites a well-known Dutch personality to the concert series Welcome to Calefaxland. Not a musician, but someone who loves music. But Ramsey Nasr, guest of this fourth edition, is no longer a melomaniac or a music lover: Ramsey is addicted.

Program: Gérard Grisey – Talea Luc Brewaeys – Painted Pyramids Claude Vivier – Bouchara   Luc Brewaeys on Painted Pyramids: “Painted Pyramids” has been commissioned by the Ensemble Champ d’Action who first performed the work in the fall of 2009 conducted by Jaan Bossier with Yutaka Oya at the piano.The work is a comment on […]