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Bram Kortekaas: Divertimento for Orchestra

Sunday, 13 December 2026   |   15:00 - 17:00

Bram Kortekaas: Divertimento for Orchestra

On December 12 and 13, the VU-kamerorkest, an amateur chamber students orchestra, will perform Bram Kortekaas’s energetic orchestral work, Divertimento for orchestra. Under conductor Ivan Meylemans, the piece captures a celebratory, dance-like atmosphere. Further on the program, amongst the others, Stabat Mater by Karol Szymanowski performed by VU-kamerorkest and choir.

  • Composer(s) Bram Kortekaas
  • Title(s) of the Work(s)

    Divertimento for Orchestra
  • Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra VU-Kamerorkest, Ivan Meylemans conductor
Date
Dec 13 2026
Time
15:00 - 17:00
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Location
Amsterdam, Hofkerk
Linnaeushof 94, 1098 KT Amsterdam
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