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. The man, who himself played many royal roles, questions whether hereditary monarchy is still appropriate in this day and age. Actress Georgina Verbaan takes a different approach and considers the contemporary culture of fear. Joey Roukens’s “What Remains” provides the perfect, intoxicating music for this.

Since its first edition in 2022, Spraakmakers has quickly become a household name. The formula of a classical or more recent work combined with contemporary issues guarantees a new concert experience. Text and music reinforce each other in captivating musical theater with social relevance. Especially when leading actors share the stage with top musicians.

Program:

Beethoven Piano sonate nr. 26 ‘Les adieux’

Roukens What Remains

Participants: Jan Decleir speaker, Georgina Verbaan speaker, Hannes Minnaar piano, Dudok Quartet Amsterdam