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Monique Krüs: Zee Suite / Follies of the Sea

Wednesday, 15 April 2026   |   10:30 - 11:30

Monique Krüs: Zee Suite / Follies of the Sea

The very best Dutch composers wrote fresh “apple pie music” especially for us. Personal, atmospheric, and every composer tells a different story. The Kreisler Quartet plays trios and duos by Joey Roukens, the duo by Ad Wammes, a world premiere by Ali Authman, and the Sea Suite by Monique Krüs. After an hour of music, there is…. apple pie!

  • Composer(s) Monique Krüs
  • Title(s) of the Work(s)

    Zee Suite / Follies of the Sea
  • Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Kreisler Quartet

Date

Apr 15 2026

Time

10:30 - 11:30

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Location

Utrecht, ZIMIHC Theater Stefanus
Utrecht, ZIMIHC Theater Stefanus
Braziliëdreef 2 3563 CK Utrecht
Website
https://www.zimihc.nl/over-ons/locaties/stefanus/
Phone
030 – 410 0441
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Composer

Monique Krüs

The colourfoul compositions of Dutch versatile musician Monique Krüs encompass opera, music theatre, lieder, chamber music, works for choir, music for media.
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Utrecht, Mennonite Community Church
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Website
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Wednesday, 15 April 2026. 10:30 - 11:30

Monique Krüs: Zee Suite / Follies of the Sea

The very best Dutch composers wrote fresh “apple pie music” especially for us. Personal, atmospheric, and every composer tells a different story. The Kreisler Quartet plays trios and duos by Joey Roukens, the duo by Ad Wammes, a world premiere by Ali Authman, and the Sea Suite by Monique Krüs.

Location

Utrecht, ZIMIHC Theater Stefanus
Utrecht, ZIMIHC Theater Stefanus
Braziliëdreef 2 3563 CK Utrecht
Website
https://www.zimihc.nl/over-ons/locaties/stefanus/
Phone
030 – 410 0441

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