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Inside the Masterpiece
Delve into the ingenuity of one of the most famous masterpiecesInteractive lectureWed 8 May ’24The concept of music masterpiece seems to be as old as times. Distinguished from the rest of the pieces by its superior quality, the masterpiece is grabbing the attention of the audience with its undivided everlasting authority, having no need to prove itself anymore… What an honor, luck and privilege it is to be the one of those that survives through centuries! Just imagine: if you are the masterpiece, you are performed over and over again, receive endless musical interpretations and recordings, you are explored and discussed, admired and respected, and you earn very good money.
But what does the category of masterpiece actually imply? Is a predetermined fate or a coincidence for a newly born opus to join the masterpiece club? What qualities are making the musical piece good enough for being granted with such a high title? Besides, does it always play into the hands of the music? It would be unfair to promise straight-forward answers to all of these questions. But a few particular cases from the ashes of music history can give a glimpse into what the answers could be… In this interactive lecture, music theorist Asja Zakhareva will try to shine light on this question, drawing examples from one of the most beloved masterpieces of all time: Dvořák's New World Symphony.
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Wed 8 May ’24 19:30 uur
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Wed 8 May ’24 19:30 uur
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Slagerij van Kampen
40th Anniversary TourThu 9 May ’24An Edison Award, a gold CD, many theater tours, TV appearances and a live performance for Nelson Mandela: Slagerij van Kampen has achieved wonderful successes over the past 40 years. They are known as the inspiration of many percussion groups around the world. The typical Van Kampen sound, a unique style of synchronized drumming with unprecedented variations, is based on the style of the legendary Burundi Drummers.
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Thu 9 May ’24 20:15 uur
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Thu 9 May ’24 20:15 uur
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Hélène Grimaud
Master pianist plays Beethoven, Brahms & BachGreat PianistsFri 10 May ’24Will she feel at home in the Netherlands especially in the Veluwe? After all, that is where wolves now prowl and devour sheep after sheep. Or will it still be the concert hall, preferably Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, with a beautiful Steinway-D grand piano and a breathless audience? French pianist Hélène Grimaud is at home in both worlds. The one full of wilderness, where the particular wild animal is the most powerful. And the one of culture, where man rules and strives to bring structure.
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Fri 10 May ’24 20:15 uur
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Fri 10 May ’24 20:15 uur
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo
World famous South African choirFri 10 May ’24Paul Simons' world-famous a capella choir 'Graceland' has been one of the most successful South African acts ever for over 50 years. They won five Grammys and accompanied Nelson Mandela at the presentation of his Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo in 1993. Over the years, the original members have welcomed a number of younger members. The newer members provide the group with their youthful energy. Their beautiful and heartfelt harmonies are irresistible, recognisable from thousands and spread a message of peace.
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Fri 10 May ’24 20:15 uur
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Fri 10 May ’24 20:15 uur
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Def Americans
Johnny Cash's American RecordingsFri 10 May ’24In 2024, thirty years after the release of the first American Recordings, Def Americans Johnny Cash Tribute brings the most captivating songs from this iconic series to Muziekgebouw Eindhoven. The people from Eindhoven's Def Americans skillfully capture the swing, atmosphere, and rebellion of a performance by this legendary American outlaw. The songs that 'The Man In Black' himself delivered with so much love and passion are rejuvenated on this evening.
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Fri 10 May ’24 20:15 uur
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Fri 10 May ’24 20:15 uur
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Tijs Klaassen Quintet
Open improvisation meets classical soundsBlue Note ClubSessionsSat 11 May ’24Tijs Klaassen is a name to remember. Over the past few years, the bassist has become a prominent figure in the Dutch jazz scene. His own band embodies his creative approach to a traditional jazz quintet lineup. The band's sound allows plenty of room for improvisation, but at times, it also draws inspiration from the sounds of classical composers like Theo Loevendie, Ravel, and Alban Berg. Arco bass melodies, woodwind instruments, and the use of electronics all come together in the ensemble's distinctive sound. Each band member is deeply involved in the creative process in their own way, resulting in a very unique group sound.
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Sat 11 May ’24 17:00 uur
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Sat 11 May ’24 17:00 uur
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Michel Camilo & Tomatito
Jazz and flamenco merge togetherSat 11 May ’24Jazz pianist Michel Camilo and flamenco guitarist Tomatito have been collaborating since 1999 and will be performing together for the first time on our stage in 2024! The duo will present a new project at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, based on Joaquín Rodrigo's famous 'Concierto de Aranjuez' in a beautiful version for flamenco guitar and piano. 'Aranjuez' will be a unique evening where Rodrigo's music blends with highlights from Michel and Tomatito's repertoire, including songs from their joint albums "Spain," "Spain Again," and "Spain Forever." Jazz, classical, flamenco, swing, and duende, all packed into a single evening!
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Sat 11 May ’24 20:15 uur
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Sat 11 May ’24 20:15 uur
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Metin & Kemal Kahraman Ensemble
Enchanting Zaza, Alevi, and Turkish melodiesFor the Love of MusicSat 11 May ’24Metin & Kemal Kahraman Ensemble takes you on a cultural journey through the stories, love, history, and spirituality of Dersim, converging in enchanting Zaza, Alevi, and Turkish melodies. Metin and Kemal Kahraman released their first album "Deniz Koydum Adını" in 1993, leaving a lasting impression on a wide audience. In the following years, they released various outstanding works, establishing themselves as one of the foremost contributors to Dersim Zaza music.
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Sat 11 May ’24 20:15 uur
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Sat 11 May ’24 20:15 uur
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Muk ziet ze groeien (2+)
Muk ontdekt de lentePancake concertSun 12 May ’24This concert is entirely spoken in Dutch.
In ‘Muk ziet ze groeien’ ontdekken we de lente. We zien hoe kleine dieren en planten zich wonderlijk transformeren. Een kuiken kruipt uit een ei en rups ontpopt zich tot een vlinder. Lentekriebels in een wederom visueel inventieve wereld met techniek en poppenspel, ditmaal ook begeleid door live muziek!-
Sun 12 May ’24 11:00 uur
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Sun 12 May ’24 11:00 uur
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Indian Classical Music Concert by Saniya Patankar
For the Love of MusicSun 12 May ’24Eindhoven Marathi Mitramandal and Hamara Music Group proudly present the Indian Vocal performance of semiclassical Hindustani classical musical forms such as Thumri, Dadra, Tappa, Gazal, bhajan, and Bollywood songs based on ragas. Mrs. Saniya Patankar is a senior disciple of Dr. Ashwini Bhide Deshpande of Jaipur-Atrauli gharana (style of music). She is a seasoned artist and has been performing for the last 20 years on various platforms across the world including the prestigious Savai Gandharv, and Tansen Mohotsav.
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Sun 12 May ’24 11:00 uur
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Sun 12 May ’24 11:00 uur
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Philzuid
Splashing temperamentSun 12 May ’24One percussionist, one small drum, supreme concentration. And then that hypnotic Spanish rhythm. Immediately a sigh of recognition passes through the hall. Yes, even before the flute starts that famous melody, you recognise Ravel's Bolero. One of the most beloved orchestral works of all time. Ravel wrote it as an experiment: one grand crescendo, increasingly rousing, culminating in an overwhelming symphonic burst of sound. 'Even the vegetable sellers in the street will whistle it,' the French composer predicted in 1928.
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Sun 12 May ’24 14:15 uur
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Sun 12 May ’24 14:15 uur
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Arnon Grunberg, Katrien Baerts & Wibert Aerts
Grunberg about KafkaScherpdenkersWed 15 May ’24This performance is completely Dutch spoken and doesn't have an interval.
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Wed 15 May ’24 20:15 uur
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Wed 15 May ’24 20:15 uur
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Lunchtime concert
Osimun Quartet – Winnaars Storioni concours 2023Storioni FestivalThu 16 May ’24The Storioni Festival proudly presents the winner of the Storioni Competition 2023: the Osimun Quartet. This quartet of Spanish musicians convinced the jury with a fantastic performance during the final. At our request, they will perform 'Voyage' by the young English composer Charlotte Bray during this lunch concert. Following that, they will perform Soló el misterio (in memoriam Federico Garcia Lorca) by the Spanish composer Joan Pérez-Villegas.
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Thu 16 May ’24 12:30 uur
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Thu 16 May ’24 12:30 uur
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Academy of St Martin in the Fields & Julia Fischer
Julia Fischer plays BeethovenInternational top orchestrasThu 16 May ’24For those who have never fallen in love with Julia Fischer, here's another chance. The lovely German plays Ludwig van Beethoven's two romances. Two works in which the great Ludwig once showed himself from an light hearted side. Star violinist Fischer is the most appropriate interpreter for them. This time she play-conducts the legendary Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, named after that magnificent church in the heart of London where it all once began in 1959. The famous chamber orchestra of which many will have LPs, CDs or DVDs on their shelves.
A free introduction starts at 19h30, co-sponsored by the Muziekgebouw Eindhoven Friends Association.-
Thu 16 May ’24 20:15 uur
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Thu 16 May ’24 20:15 uur
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L'Arpeggiata
Alla NapoletanaInternational baroque orchestrasFri 17 May ’24Naples in the 17th century. The capital of music. The city where the opera was born and the commedia dell'arte. Its music academies strive to deliver the very best talent, musicians, composers but also the castrates who will turn out to become very famous. Tonight, the Italian ensemble L'Arpeggiata delves into this Naples of the seicento, playing the magnificent vocal repertoire that originated there. And thus a small war breaks out in the Gulf of Naples between small and big fish; the cause: a dodgy sardella sauce in which they are prepared. At the crib of the baby Jesus, shepherds sing "ninne nanne" lullabies; and in the streets of Naples, virtuosic, blazing dances are on display while in the palaces, castrati perform their virtuoso arias.
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Fri 17 May ’24 20:15 uur
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Fri 17 May ’24 20:15 uur
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Lenny Kuhr
Winner Eurovison Song Contest 1969Fri 17 May ’24Lenny sings from her extensive and vibrant body of work. The icing on the cake is the album that was released at the end of January 2022 on the Excelsior label, titled "Lenny Kuhr." An album on which she stepped out of her comfort zone with surprising results. It features new work of her own as well as pieces that colleagues wrote specifically for her. Among them are Stef Bos, Spinvis, Elke Vierveijzer, and Lenny's daughter, Daphna. At this concert, she performs recent and older works, and even repertoire never performed before.
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Fri 17 May ’24 20:15 uur
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Fri 17 May ’24 20:15 uur
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Pasha Gönül by S.A.T.E.N.
Turkish pop rock bandFor the Love of MusicSat 18 May ’24Pasha Gönül is a Turkish pop-rock band founded in Eindhoven. The quintet has been making music together since 2022 (previously under the name S.A.T.E.N.), blending Turkish music with Western influences and creating a bridge with melodies, sounds, and compositions. On May 18, they will be performing on stage at M!
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Sat 18 May ’24 20:00 uur
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Sat 18 May ’24 20:00 uur
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The Dire Straits Experience
'Shiver in the dark' - World Tour 2024/2025with former Dire Straits band member Chris WhiteSat 18 May ’24andSun 26 May ’24The Dire Straits Experience is coming back to Muziekgebouw Eindhoven! Dire Straits band member Chris White and six world-class musicians are part of the artists who will perform the gems from the legendary rock band's original repertoire. For the massive loyal fan base, it felt like the end of the world when The Dire Straits ceased their performances in 1995. However, thanks to those same passionate fans, the music of Dire Straits is more alive than ever before. The demand for songs from the musical universe that the Dire Straits left behind remains incredibly strong, even among younger generations. Get ready for hits like "Sultans Of Swing", "Money For Nothing," and "Private Investigations"!
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Philzuid
The Storioni Trio in Beethoven's Triple ConcertoStorioni FestivalSun 19 May ’24'Of course, my symphony has a story, but I cannot express it in words,' Tchaikovsky replied when asked about the content of his Fourth Symphony. Yet this passionate symphony has everything to do with his life. The impending doom in the opening fanfare, that string melody full of restlessness and longing, the returning light in the playful strumming of the scherzo. The year 1877 had great heights and deep valleys for the troubled composer. At this concert in collaboration with the Storioni Festival, the Storioni Trio itself cannot, of course, be missing. And what could be better than Beethoven's famous Triple Concerto. Three soloists and a symphony orchestra, that will be a feast of chamber music-like intimacy and symphonic brilliance.
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Sun 19 May ’24 14:15 uur
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Sun 19 May ’24 14:15 uur
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Lunchtime concert
Storiono's New GenerationStorioni FestivalThu 23 May ’24This special lunchtime concert, enveloped in the warm atmosphere of the Storioni Festival, offers an unforgettable musical experience filled with classical beauty at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven. Let yourself be carried away by the talented Salomé Bonnema, a young Dutch violinist, who enchants the audience with virtuoso performances of Paganini's Caprices. Her playing promises to be a true delight, a tribute to the timeless beauty of the violin.
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Thu 23 May ’24 12:30 uur
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Thu 23 May ’24 12:30 uur
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Spring concert Symphony Orchestra Eindhoven
Passion en romanceFor the Love of MusicThu 23 May ’24The violin concerto by Brahms is one of the most significant works in the violin repertoire. From a technical standpoint, the concerto is highly demanding, featuring extensive use of polyphony, broken chords, rapid passages, and rhythmic variation. The Symphony in D minor is the most well-known orchestral work and the only symphony written by the 19th-century composer César Franck. The symphony employs a cyclic form, with significant themes recurring in all three movements. Particularly beautiful is the melodic line at the beginning of the slow movement, featuring harp, English horn, and mysteriously played muted strings.
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Thu 23 May ’24 20:15 uur
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Thu 23 May ’24 20:15 uur
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