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Oscar van Hemel: Feestouverture

Saturday, 13 April 2024   |   20:15 - 22:30

Oscar van Hemel: Feestouverture

Orchestra Intermezzo has been an ambitious orchestra from the Rotterdam region for over 35 years. Founded in 1981 and led by conductor Coen van der Heide until 2011, it has developed into a full-fledged symphony orchestra. Orchestra Intermezzo has been led by Frank de Groot since 2012 and consists of approximately 60 amateur and professional musicians playing at a high level.

Orchestra Intermezzo will give two concerts in the spring of 2024. To be on the program:

* Oscar van Hemel – Festive Overture

* M. Ravel – Piano Concerto in G major. Soloist: Ramon van Engelenhoven

* L. van Beethoven – 7th Symphony

  • Composer(s) Oscar van Hemel
  • Title(s) of the Work(s)

    Feestouverture
  • Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Orkest Intermezzo, Frank de Groot conductor, Ramon van Engelenhoven piano (Ravel)
Date
Apr 13 2024
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Time
20:15 - 22:30
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Location
Rotterdam, Grote Kerk Overschie
Rotterdam, Grote Kerk Overschie
Overschiese Dorpsstraat 95, Rotterdam
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Oscar van Hemel

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