Actors Jan Decleir and Georgina Verbaan are joining forces with pianist Hannes Minnaar and the Dudok Quartet for a highly topical edition of Spraakmakers, focusing this time on hereditary monarchy and anxiety in society. Featuring works by Beethoven and Joey Roukens, these socially deeply relevant themes are given depth and nuanced musical commentary.

Beethoven’s Les Adieux provides the thought-provoking soundtrack to the story of actor Jan Decleir. Having played numerous royal roles himself, he questions whether hereditary monarchy still has a place in modern times. Actress Georgina Verbaan takes a different approach, examining today’s culture of fear. Joey Roukens’ What Remains serves as the perfect, maddening musical accompaniment.

Since its first edition in 2022, Spraakmakers has rapidly become a household name. Its formula of combining classical or more recent works with contemporary issues guarantees a fresh concert experience. Text and music reinforce one another in compelling musical theater of great social relevance— especially when leading actors share the stage with purebred musicians.

Program:

Ludwig van Beethoven Sonate nr. 26 ‘Les adieux’

Joey Roukens What Remains