Classical Music
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Joyeeta Gupta & Lonneke van Straalen
Climate Justice in Four SeasonsScherpdenkersThu 3 Oct ’24What the passionate climate scientist Joyeeta Gupta and violinist Lonneke van Straalen have in common? They both look at things with a fresh perspective, shake things up significantly, and create new forms. Originating from India, Joyeeta Gupta is a professor at the University of Amsterdam and at the IHE-Delft Institute for Water Education, and the winner of the prestigious Spinoza Prize (the 'Dutch Nobel'). Justice is her great motivator. After experiencing the Union Carbide gas tragedy in Bhopal, India, as a young woman and witnessing the impact of large multinationals on developing countries, she dedicated herself to environmental and development issues.
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Nelson Goerner, Ning Feng & Edgar Moreau
Piano trios by Beethoven, Shostakovich, and RachmaninoffMasters of Chamber MusicSun 6 Oct ’24Three exceptional artists. The Argentine pianist Nelson Goerner, the Chinese violinist Ning Feng, and the French cellist Edgar Moreau. The Guardian wrote about Goerner: "The sound was delightful as always [...], surprisingly beautiful." While The Strad described Moreau's "impressive expressive range," with an "exquisite sense of nuance." Ning Feng is certainly not unfamiliar in Eindhoven; this winner of the Paganini Competition even made several CD recordings here. Rachmaninov's grandiose Piano Trio élégiaque was a homage to Tchaikovsky.
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Philzuid
Winter dreams by TchaikovskyFri 11 Oct ’24"Too Western, too smooth, too sentimental," Tchaikovsky's nationalist colleagues judged his First Symphony in 1866. Nowadays, perhaps precisely because of that, Tchaikovsky is the most beloved Russian composer. His First Symphony 'Winter Dreams' is typical Tchaikovsky: wistful, passionate, and full of captivating melodies. In turn, Tchaikovsky was full of praise for his elder colleague Borodin. "I particularly recommend In the Steppes of Central Asia; it is very beautiful," he wrote in 1886.
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Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Vilde Frang plays Elgar's Violin ConcertoWorld-renowned Orchestra'sFri 18 Oct ’24"Unexpected things make a concert special; preferably, I prepare myself so that the unpredictable can happen," Vilde Frang said. She sees the ability to be 'inspired' as her greatest talent. Tonight, the Norwegian star violinist is inspired by Edward Elgar's rarely performed yet beautiful Violin Concerto. A passionate masterpiece full of mystery and captivating melodies. "With her extraordinarily beautiful tone, glowing from the lowest strings to the highest top notes, she seemed to honor the source of Elgar's inspiration," enthused The Guardian about her performance.
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Philzuid
Rachmaninoff's Paganini RhapsodySat 19 Oct ’24"A whirlwind of dancers becoming ever more passionate and exhausting, brought to life and carried away by the waltz." With these words, Maurice Ravel tried to explain to a Dutch journalist what La Valse meant to him. Wasn't it about the end of an era, wasn't it an exhilarating dream about death and decadence? Yes, you can hear all of that in it, but Ravel primarily brought a brilliant French ode to the Viennese waltz.
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Roman Fediurko
Piano virtuoso shines in Beethoven, Rachmaninoff & RavelInternational Prizes & AwardsSun 20 Oct ’24Despite the war in Ukraine, the Horowitz Competition Kyiv was able to proceed thanks to host city Geneva. Wonderfully, the 1st Prize, the Prizewinners title and the Gold Medal were won by young Ukrainian Roman Fediurko: a pianist with a staggering string of competition wins to his name, including first prize of the Murai Grand Prix International Piano Competition 2022, first prize of the Isidor Bajić Piano Memorial Competition 2021 and second prize of the International Competition for Young Pianists in Memory of Vladimir Horowitz Junior Group 2016.
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Dorothee Mields & Stefan Temmingh
C.Ph.E. Bach & J.S. BachUtrecht Early Music Festival presentsWed 23 Oct ’24Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach was in part named after his godfather George Philipp Telemann, with whom he maintained a lively correspondence and a close relationship. His father Johann Sebastian is also on this evening's programme of cantata fragments and sonatas, brought by soprano Dorothee Mields and recorder player Stefan Temmingh.
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Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir
Ton Koopman conducts Händel's EstherInternational Baroque OrchestrasSat 26 Oct ’24In October 2024, Ton Koopman turns 80! To add musical lustre to this great milestone, the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir presents the oratorio Esther: Händel's very first English oratorio with which he single-handedly created a new genre. It's a treasure trove of energetic and passionate music, making it a wonderful choice for Ton Koopman to celebrate his jubilee. He brings along a dream cast including vocal prodigy Julia Lezhneva, making her debut in Eindhoven!
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Daria van den Bercken & Ludwig Ensemble
Bach, Mozart, and Prokofiev in special arrangementsSmall Hall on SundaySun 27 Oct ’24A concert in lighter, classical atmospheres. Bach, Haydn, Mozart, but also Prokofiev, who seamlessly fits in with them with his First Symphony, 'the Classical'. The Dutch-Russian Daria van den Bercken has been on the rise the last few years. Her CDs featuring Händel, Scarlatti, and Mozart garnered high praise. 'Musical affection and flawless virtuosity,' Gramophone wrote. Her Scarlatti recording was nominated for an Edison Award. Today, a recital with piano and a small ensemble that brings orchestral colors back to an intimate chamber music format.
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Philzuid
Pergolesi's Stabat MaterThu 31 Oct ’24As soon as the orchestra begins those plaintive, rising melodies and the vocalists join in with their poignant dissonances, your heart skips a beat and you recognize Pergolesi's Stabat Mater. The ancient Franciscan text tells of the sorrow of Mary, the mother at the foot of the cross. This gives an extra layer to this concert during the All Souls' Day.
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Pynarello & Laetitia Gerards
Guilty PleasuresClassical with a twistTue 5 Nov ’24Oh, if they would play that one song, or yes, that moving film score... Have you ever thought that too? Tonight, anything is possible. And you don't have to stop at sensible fare, because Pynarello gives in to this irresistible musical indulgence. In the process, anything that makes life more exciting and joyful may be embraced. Pynarello and Laetitia Gerards shamelessly share their guilty pleasures with the audience and you have a say in what they will play!
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Hans Goedkoop & Olivier Patey
War and peaceScherpdenkersWed 6 Nov ’24"I hadn't anticipated shaking so much on my legs," historian and television producer Hans Goedkoop shared in an interview with Volkskrant. After nearly eighty years of peace, we in Europe feel the war creeping closer. But do we actually still know what war means? History tells stories about it. Hans Goedkoop, known as the presenter of the TV series Andere Tijden, has his own story to tell.
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Wishful Singing & Ola Gjeilo
Minimal, Neoclassical & MoreThu 7 Nov ’24Ola Gjeilo doesn't just excel with his piano music; he's also one of the most performed composers in the choral world. Originally from Norway, he has lived in America for years, and it's perhaps his adopted homeland that has the greatest influence on his characteristic sound world. Often described as cinematic and evocative, with a lush, harmonious sound, Wishful Singing brings that to life: five Dutch, classically trained women with impeccably pure voices.
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Bram van Sambeek, Rick Stotijn & Hans Eijsackers
Bottesini, Tchaikovsky & Schumann for double bass and bassoonSmall Hall on SundaySun 24 Nov ’24On a sleek, fast racing bike, leaning forward, blonde curls waving, sunglasses on, and then also carrying a bassoon under your arm. That's Bram van Sambeek. He doesn't like boundaries, boxes, limitations. He stands with his instrument in the midst of life. One day he discovered Rick Stotijn. Another musician who thinks outside the box. Together with pianist Hans Eijsackers, they present a program that you can truly call cross-over: from Schumann to Led Zeppelin.
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Philzuid
Rachmaninoff's Paganini RhapsodyWed 27 Nov ’24Rhythmix is a musical live show for young (8+) and old that you absolutely must see. In this musical journey, the four enthusiastic percussionists of Percossa and the musicians of Philzuid will take you through the extremes of what a large symphony orchestra can do: from agonizingly slow to impossibly fast and virtuosic, from blazing flamenco to subdued classical.
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Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Lahav Shani conducts Bruckner 8World-renowned Orchestra'sSat 30 Nov ’24Five stars - the highest possible - the Volkskrant stuck on Lahav Shani's Mahler 2 with his Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. Last season, the orchestra was also unforgettable in Muziekgebouw Eindhoven. '...then you notice how effective Shani's dynamics are, and how sublimely the giant RPhO reacts to him,' wrote the reviewer, duly impressed by this experience. On the cusp of this Bruckner year 2024 (Bruckner was born 200 years ago), we celebrate this 'composer of monumental buildings' together with Shani and his Rotterdammers.
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Philzuid
Rachmaninoff's Paganini RhapsodySun 1 Dec ’24"Like God throwing mosaic pieces from the sky, and I only have to fit them together," wrote composer Jean Sibelius in his diary. In his magnificent Fifth Symphony, you experience the pristine Finnish nature in all its mystical beauty. White sunlight breaking through greyish clouds, melancholic singing of departing cranes.
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Janine Jansen & Denis Kozhukhin
Violin sonatas by Schumann, Brahms & PoulencMasters in the Main HallSun 1 Dec ’24Netherlands' most famous classical artist? Holland's greatest artiste as well? Anyway, violinist Janine Jansen is at the top of the world. She fills concert halls everywhere with her passionate playing. Today, her musical partner is Denis Kozukhin. Since his victory in 2010 at the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels, he has been making a world career. In the past few years, the two have found each other in chamber music. And there they discovered Brahms, Schumann and other great composers.
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La Cetra Barockorchester & Vokalensemble Basel
Monteverdi's Vespro di NataleInternational Baroque OrchestrasWed 4 Dec ’24Scusa!! Sorry, Claudio Monteverdi wrote to a friend on December 29, 1616, apologizing for his long silence. 'There was so much work to be done for Christmas,' he explained. As maestro di cappella of the famous San Marco in Venice, he was always incredibly busy during December composing for the evening service. It was so busy that music by other composers was also performed. La Cetra recreates such a Christmas Eve in Venice, featuring music by Monteverdi and his colleagues. For these Venetian Vespers, Andrea Marcon carefully selected the finest sections from Monteverdi's Selva Morale e Spirituale, supplemented with works by composers like Gabrieli and Grandi. 'Completely irresistible and uplifting,' as described by The Times.
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Philzuid
Rachmaninoff's Paganini RhapsodyFri 6 Dec ’24When Bryce Dessner's latest Piano Concerto is performed by star pianist Alice Sara Ott, something special is about to happen. Dessner, an American composer based in Paris, has won Gramophone awards for his 'classical' compositions as well as for his guitar work with his rock band, The National. Philzuid commissioned this Piano Concerto specifically for Alice Sara Ott ("dazzling, unstoppable," The Guardian).
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Vienna Boys' Choir
Christmas carols from Handel to BerlinWorld-renowned ChoirsSun 8 Dec ’24"Love for singing together, a good ear, and the ability to enjoy a good game of football. With those qualities, you're welcome to audition," the website of the Vienna Boys' Choir says. After seven years of absence, they are returning to the Netherlands, and of course they won't skip Eindhoven. The Vienna Boys' Choir is one of the oldest and most famous choirs in the world. As the weather gets colder outside, inside the boys from Vienna will be performing a delightful Christmas concert. With their angelic voices, they bring a golden glow to a diverse selection of choral music, from 16th-century songs to Britten's beloved A Ceremony of Carols, and from all-time favorites like Winter Wonderland to traditional Christmas carols.
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