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MUZIEKHUIS Utrecht
Category: Classical Music
Ciconia Consort BREXIT RULES THE WAVES at the Tivoli, Utrecht.
With a title as self-evident as Brexit Rules the Waves, it was no surprise that the concert would be featuring works composed, or influenced, by British composers.
HARRY PARTCH at the Korzo Theatre in The Hague
I have to confess to not being much acquainted with Harry Partch before this concert. I would now consider myself a fan . . . The Amsterdam based Scordatura Ensemble is a leading exponent and promoter of his work and their too short concert at the Korzo last night was a joyous voyage of discovery.
The indescribable, here becomes reality: MAHLER’S EIGHTH at De Doelen, Rotterdam
by the Rotterdam Philharmonisch conducted by Yannick Nezet-Seguin. Mahler’s Eighth has certainly earned its place in the record books of classical music. There are over 500 people on stage, including nine singers, three concert choirs, one children’s choir and a large orchestra.
THE FEBRUARY FESTIVAL in The Hague
The Februari Festival has already created an identity for itself in as much as it is themed with the first festival concentrating on the work of Felix Mendelssohn and Robert Schumann. The concerts includes not only pieces by the two men but by Mendelssohn’s sister Fanny and Schumann’s wife Clara as well.
Niek Baar wins the 2018 Netherlands Violin Competition in the Oskar Back category
Niek Baar was declared winner of the Dutch Violin Competition 2018 in the Oskar Back category on Saturday, 20th January at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht. Patron HRH Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands awarded the prizes the following evening.
Netherlands Violin Competition finalists named
The final takes place on Saturday, 20th January at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht. Patron HRH Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands will award the prizes the following evening. Media partner NTR will broadcast the final live on Radio 4 which can can also be followed via a live stream.
FEBRUARI FESTIVAL
The Februari Festival intends to broaden and heighten listeners’ experience of classical music. The aim of the festival is to appeal to a new audience, while offering a programme that will be equally enjoyed by connoisseurs of classical music. The festival wants to demonstrate how alive and inspiring classical music is today. The concerts will be given by established musicians and young, talented performers.
