‘Catharsis’ is based on the seventh chapter of St. Benedict’s Rules for Monks (480-547), which tells in twelve steps how a monk can ascend to true humility. The piano cycle begins very impetuous at the beginning, but ends in utter serenity; one experiences the music as a path of contemplation, purification and catharsis.
Sunday, 28 September 2025. 14:30 - 17:00
On Thursday, May 15th, the Nederlandse Reisopera presented its upcoming season with a brand new opera. A bold and creative partnership between composer Jan-Peter de Graaff and librettist Eleanor Barlow, Hagar is a daring, modern and fiercely human reimagining of the ancient tale that explores resilience, scandal, and consequence.
Sunday, 28 September 2025. 17:00 - 19:00
A new commission for string quartet and piano by the Greek-Dutch composer Calliope Tsoupaki ‘Poem for an empty world’ is inspired by a key element of her homeland: the sea. Her composition will premiere on Saturday, September 28th, at the September Me festival. Enter a world where classical and modern seamlessly merge.
Sunday, 28 September 2025. 15:30 - 17:30
When you think of Indonesia, the spicy scents of the oriental kitchen probably come to mind. But perhaps also wajang puppets, chirping monkeys swinging through the jungle, or a volcano that could erupt at any moment. Or the traditional dances in beautiful clothing.
Composers in the crosshairs of our attention
