At the Dag van de Componist 2022 livestream, Primo Ish-Hurwitz, Melle Heij, and Julian Schneemann introduced a project supported by New Music NOW, featuring De …

At the Dag van de Componist livestream, the Adam Quartet performed works by Amarante Nat and David Azaglo, including I listen to the ocean and …

During the Dag van de Componist livestream, Douwe Eisenga performed solo works, including For Mattia, Theme 1, and Carried Away for piano.

At the Dag van de Componist livestream, special guest Theo Loevendie discussed his piece Two Mediterranean Dances for cello octet with Aad van Nieuwkerk and …

At Dag van de Componist 2022, Laura Sandee, Maya Fridman, and Konstantyn Napolov performed works like Thin Air by Calliope Tsoupaki and Aeons by Robin …

In 'Hallo Heële' opgenomen geluiden, samples en teksten mee in de eerste indrukken van deze stad van Angela de Weijer

Show pony is het soloproject van de in Amsterdam gevestigde Amerikaanse contrabassist en zangeres Laura Nygren.

Poëtisch Water - Millennium Jazz Orchestra & Izaline Calister

‘Drop after Drop’ van Maxim Shalygin uitgevoerd door het Kamerorkest van het Noorden

Terugblik Gaudeamus 2021, deel 2 met New European Ensemble en Vonk

Terugblik Gaudeamus 2021, deel 1 met Niels Broos, Farid Sheek & Sabre Ensemble en Black Page Orchestra

Severade, composed by Maya Fridman and Cello Octet Amsterdam, features eight acoustic cellos and custom-built sound instruments by Rob van den Broek. This piece reflects …

Odysseus by Calliope Tsoupaki, performed by Asko|Schönberg, explores the mythical hero’s journey, blending music, visual art, and powerful storytelling. Tsoupaki’s composition, marked by a deep …

Harmen Brethouwer, known for his work with square panels and cones, recently transformed his cones into musical instruments after years of experimentation. In collaboration with …

Medusa by Saskia Venegas, performed by Maya Fridman, is a four-part composition for cello solo, electronics, and voice. Inspired by the myth of Medusa, the …

New Music NOW presents its recordings from November Music 2024, featuring six world premieres performed by Ralph van Raat. This episode includes interviews with composers …

A poignant tribute to Jan Rot, his final text Laatste Woorden becomes the foundation for Aart Strootman’s comforting requiem, blending church bell rhythms and influences …

A cosmic musical journey, Mikrokosmos by Fuse brings together twelve composers to explore the universal stages of life, from the Big Bang to the final …

A striking reimagining of John Zorn’s Book of Angels, where Maya Fridman, Garth Knox, and their international ensemble blend strings, percussion, and electronics into an …

During November Music, Remy van Kesteren (Remy.) was artist-in-residence, blending pop, minimalism, jazz, and neoclassical styles in an explosive performance at Verkadefabriek. With his Analogue …

Joey Roukens’s Bosch Requiem, commissioned for November Music 2022, is a vibrant homage to the requiem tradition. Performed by Nederlands Kamerkoor and Amsterdam Sinfonietta, this …

In the third edition of Stimmung (2018), Kate Moore responds to Benjamin Britten’s choral works, weaving themes from Hymn to St. Cecilia, Hymn to the …

In the November Music concert, Orkest De Ereprijs and Konstantyn Napolov present a new spectacle with works from five international composers, pushing the limits of …

Calefax, the renowned Dutch ensemble, presents a program that blends contemporary compositions with unique timbres from their quintet of oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, and …

Hannes Minnaar performs Rob Zuidam’s Nocturnes, a series of evocative works about the night, and Maurice Ravel’s Gaspard de la Nuit, a challenging piano masterpiece …

During November Music, Remy van Kesteren (artist-in-residence) teams up with Marcel Veenendaal, the ZO! Gospel Choir, and Martin Fondse to create a full-length concert, enhanced …

In Een Harp onder de Riem 2024, Beate Loonstra (harp) and Peter Tiehuis (guitar) come together for a dynamic performance, recorded by Theo van Soest. …

In Een Harp onder de Riem 2024, Oksana Ivashchenko (piano) and Beate Loonstra (harp) perform a delicate and intricate piece, recorded by Theo van Soest. …

In Een Harp onder de Riem 2024, Jan Willem Troost (cello, electronics) and Steven Kamperman (alto clarinet) perform an engaging piece, recorded by Theo van …

In Een Harp onder de Riem 2024, Rembrandt Frerichs (piano) and Charlotte Basalo (violin) present a beautiful performance, recorded by Theo van Soest. This work …

In Een Harp onder de Riem 2024, Rianne Wilbers (vocals) and Bianca Bongers (cello) perform a moving piece, recorded by Theo van Soest. This work …

In Een Harp onder de Riem 2024, Beate Loonstra (harp, handpan) and Kate Moore (lute, gamba) offer an enchanting performance, recorded by Theo van Soest. …

In Een Harp onder de Riem 2024, Erica Roozendaal (accordion) and Beate Loonstra (harp) offer a poetic performance as part of Amsterdam's musical diary. Recorded …

In Een Harp onder de Riem 2024, Annie Tångberg (cello) and Sterre Konijn (piano) perform as part of Amsterdam's musical diary. Their performance, recorded by …

In Een Harp onder de Riem 2024, Beate Loonstra (harp) and Isabel Pronk (soprano) perform as part of the musical diary of Amsterdam. Their performance, …

At Een Harp onder de Riem 2024, Hans Vroomans and Beate Loonstra share their musical diary of Amsterdam, recorded by Theo van Soest. A part …

In Een Harp onder de Riem 2024, Merel Vercammen (violin) and Raphaela Danksagmüller (duduk) create a musical diary of Amsterdam, recorded by Theo van Soest. …

In Een Harp onder de Riem 2024, Lars Visscher (accordion) and Beate Loonstra (harp) perform a musical diary of Amsterdam, recorded by Theo van Soest. …

At Een Harp onder de Riem 2024, Mike del Ferro and Kika Sprangers perform a musical diary of Amsterdam, captured by Theo van Soest. An …

At Een Harp onder de Riem 2024, Kaspar Kröner and Giuseppe Doronzo perform a musical diary of Amsterdam, recorded by Theo van Soest. An exploration …

At Een Harp onder de Riem 2024, Luca Warmer and Beate Loonstra create a musical diary of Amsterdam, recorded by Theo van Soest. An exploration …

At Een Harp onder de Riem 2024, Oene van Geel and Stefanie Liedtke create a unique musical diary of Amsterdam, recorded by Theo van Soest. …

At Een Harp onder de Riem 2024, Roel Hazendonk and Lotte Pen perform a musical diary of Amsterdam, captured by Theo van Soest. An intimate …

In Het Spiegelbeeld Zoek Ik delves into insecurities triggered by the absence of stereotypical beauty ideals, particularly in the context of Asian features. The piece …

Waar de Wind Waait is a visual poem about water and land, with the phrase "hier ben ik thuis" repeated throughout. Featuring Oene van Geel's …

In Aurora goes to Holland, the cello in the film, tired of the busy world around it, takes a journey into the unknown, reflecting the …

Parsa’s Dance, part of the Mini Music Movies series, is a tribute to Parsa and other artists, featuring music by Oene van Geel and drawings …

Mini Music Movies zijn voor animatievormgever en regisseur Udo Prinsen een geweldige manier om met een breed scala aan muzikanten en thema's te werken aan …

Home captures a 360° panorama of the Arctic, created by Maarten Loonen and Udo Prinsen. The images, inspired by Arctic nature and ecology, are animated …

In Pueblo, the music of the Pavadita Tango String Quartet accompanies a film about abandoned small towns and the hope for revitalization. Inspired by images …

In Storm, the film reflects on the discovery of an ancient forest beneath Den Treek, where pine trees and dwarf birch branches from the end …

Miniatuur #1 by Anne-Maartje Lemereis is part of a series of four piano miniatures. Udo Prinsen creates dynamic visual landscapes, linking the music to poetic …

Miniatuur #2 by Anne-Maartje Lemereis is part of a series of four piano miniatures. Udo Prinsen creates dynamic visual landscapes, linking the music to poetic …

Miniatuur #3 by Anne-Maartje Lemereis is part of a series of four piano miniatures. Udo Prinsen creates dynamic visual landscapes, linking the music to poetic …

Miniatuur #4 by Anne-Maartje Lemereis is part of a series of four piano miniatures. Udo Prinsen creates dynamic visual landscapes, linking the music to poetic …

The final part of Senses, Zien, transforms the music of Paul Crucq into a sensory animation, guided by Udo Prinsen’s vision and Anna Koppen’s design.

The fourth part of Senses, Horen, transforms the music of Paul Crucq into a sensory animation, guided by Udo Prinsen’s vision and Anna Koppen’s design.

The third part of Senses, Ruiken, transforms the music of Paul Crucq into a sensory animation, guided by Udo Prinsen’s vision and Anna Koppen’s design.

The second part of Senses, Proeven, transforms the music of Paul Crucq into a sensory animation, guided by Udo Prinsen’s vision and Anna Koppen’s design.

The first part of Senses, Voelen, transforms the music of Paul Crucq into a sensory animation, guided by Udo Prinsen’s vision and Anna Koppen’s design.

In this short documentary, we follow Rob van den Broek and Maya Fridman as they test instruments for the performance of Severade by Cello Octet …

De bijzondere cello die Oene van Geel naast zijn gebruikelijke altviool bespeelt krijgt vanwege zijn unieke vorm veel aandacht. Op de vraag hoe de cello …

In Eva, Eva transforms into a colorful flower, revealing her melodious essence. The soundtrack, by Remy Alexander, features sounds from Rob van den Broek's custom …

Melting Pot, the third film in the Mini Music Movies series, features an intense soundtrack by Maya Fridman, pulling you into Rob van den Broek's …

Lize Bastiaans’ Baile de cuento de hadas español comes to life in this animation, where a young pianist makes the stars dance to the melody. …

Thijmen Krijgsman’s composition, inspired by the idea of walking happily and suddenly falling, is brought to life in this animation, where a person falls out …

Thabo Rouse’s composition evokes the sensation of wandering through a dark mine, encountering eerie figures that shift when the light is turned on. An animation …

A groundbreaking electro-acoustic live performance by Dutch composers Jasna Veličković, Dianne Verdonk, Vinkepeezer, and Mellema/Jurjus, exploring saxophone, percussion, and self-built instruments with electronics.

Jan-Bas Bollen (aka BAZR) performs at Amsterdam Dance Event with his HyperTheremin, presenting three audiovisual works: ViiR, Tronage, and The Red Morton Basket. The performance …

No Plexus, an electronic duo, performs a preview of Gen_Y at Amsterdam Dance Event, a song cycle exploring the European millennial experience. The project, in …

Ties Mellema's PeaX duo, featuring drummer Barry Jurjus, delivered an unforgettable performance at the Amsterdam Dance Event 2020 during "Magnets and Plants."

Biophonica dompelt ons onder in vergane klankwerelden en verbindt ons opnieuw met onze natuurlijke omgeving door middel van geluid

Gerri Jäger performs at Amsterdam Dance Event, combining drums with electronics to create experimental, anti-discriminatory music. His performance features off-beats, open improv, and raw sound …

A composition born in the mountains, where nature and sounds converge to create a soundtrack for improvisation. A striking e-minor triad drives the piece, enhanced …

Tony Roe, renowned for blending interactive electronics with the acoustic piano, presents his project Modular Piano, where the piano is surrounded by modular synthesizers and …

Under the name Orphax, Sietse van Erve crafts minimalistic soundscapes from electronic and acoustic sources, challenging the listener’s perception and expanding mental boundaries.

An immersive performance where Fani Konstantinidou's environmental soundscapes and fragmented language intertwine with the mesmerizing visuals and sonic textures of Tatiana Rosa, all enhanced by …

A collaboration between Guus Janssen on the keys and Huib Emmer on live electronics, where sound oscillates between tension and release, creating an environment of …

Manicurism by No Plexus blends electronic music with stunning visuals, exploring the clash between nature’s raw power and humanity’s attempts to tame it. A mesmerizing, …

The New European Ensemble performed a program focused on Gaudeamus Award nominees and premiered Augustin Braud's Stargazer, inspired by Helen Frankenthaler's painting Star Gazing.

At Gaudeamus 2021's final concert, Matthias Kranebitter's Combative Music And Its Algorithmic Demystifiaticon and Itziar Viloria's Exit Music, blending Radiohead samples, captivated listeners with their …

Michela Amici performs new works by Boris Bezemer, Alice Hoi-ching Yeung, Leslee Smucker, Roché van Tiddens, and Eric So Ho-chi, exploring the harp in innovative …

In Temptations, composer Rieteke Hölscher explores the duality of seduction, exile, and transformation, using the metaphor of the Tree of Life and the seduction of …

At the final concert of Gaudeamus 2021, Black Page Orchestra performed pieces focusing on light, including Combative Music And Its Algorithmic Demystifiaticon by Matthias Kranebitter …

The New European Ensemble performed a program centered on Gaudeamus Award nominees, featuring Jenny Beck's Long It Glows, a meditative piece inspired by nature and …

Farid Sheek, part of Sabr Ensemble, performs a stunning solo Daf piece at Gaudeamus 2021, demonstrating his expertise in traditional Persian rhythms and his unique …

During Gaudeamus 2021, Sabr Ensemble, led by Iranian composer Farid Sheek, performed a powerful set featuring Maya Fridman (cello), Doriene Marselje (harp), and Mohsen Masoumi …

Giuliano Bracci's My Voice Is In My Hands is inspired by Emily Dickinson's Envelope Poems, while Trevor Grahl and animator Jiri Trnka created Ruka, a …

The Gaudeamus Award showcases new music from talented young composers. In this performance, Jenny Beck presents Memory Town, inspired by the poetry of Anne Carson.

The Runaway Girl reimagines “Een kind” by Thomas Bernhard from his mother’s perspective, capturing themes of complexity and flight, with Katharina’s composition echoing Bernhard’s rhythmic …

In SOUND/SITE/SPACE, Poulson Sq. (composed of Anthony Fiumara and Mathijs Leeuwis) blends sound with visual elements, collaborating with Beeldjutters to create a new visual-musical language …

Inspired by the pandemic and a text by Géraldine Schwarz, J’ai connu is a blend of pre-recorded voice, music, and a video clip created by …

In Geluiden van Lucht, inspired by Cees Nooteboom's poem on farewell, sound and image merge as Gavriel Lipkind directs a film-like performance with soprano, guitar, …

INTO ETERNITY, part of Marion von Tilzer’s Meetings with Remarkable Women series, is a tribute to Vilma Grunwald. The piece, inspired by Vilma's farewell letter …

DAVAI by Renan Zelada Cisneros combines voice, string quartet, and electronics, with Anastasia Denisova's Malaya Sadovaya poem, exploring the concept of anonymity through a music …

In Entrust & Inspire, the meeting of Astor Piazzolla and Nadia Boulanger inspires a composition for violin and accordion by Van Amsterdam Duo, with a …

Mitte for viola trio by Bianca Bongers, performed by Trio Estatico, reflects on external pressures and societal struggles, inspired by the 2020 lockdown and further …

In ORBIT, Bram Stadhouders pushes the boundaries of spatial sound by composing for classical percussion and electric guitar in a surround setup, building on his …

In Displacement, the first collaboration between Saskia Lankhoorn and the composer, a work for piano, soundtrack, and projection was created for Het Ei, with a …

'The Music of Erich Zann' is gebaseerd op H.P. Lovecraft’s verhaal van dezelfde naam.

Sanem Kalfa’s band, Miraculous Layers, blends jazz, pop, folklore, and improvisation with captivating melodies and rhythms, creating a unique sound without a bass instrument.

The Loek van den Berg Quintet blends melody, melancholy, and improvisation, featuring saxophone and trombone alongside piano, bass, and drums, creating a space for each …

A fusion of Latin, flamenco, and Afro rhythms, Raquel Kurpershoek and her ensemble explore musical roots with a diverse and cohesive sound, blending their individual …

Tree House brings together a diverse ensemble led by Felix Schlarmann, where creative personalities blend saxophones, vocals, guitar, piano, and bass, forming a unique and …

Alto For Two brings together saxophonists Kika Sprangers and Irene Reig in a vibrant collaboration, showcasing their compositions with a quintet that blends jazz and …

Brintex Collective blends British jazz, hip-hop, and electronic influences. Led by Brenn Luiten, the ensemble expanded from a trio to a full band, adding trumpet …

An international collective of talented musicians, Zebra Street Band blends infectious grooves with ethereal textures and collective improvisation, creating highly energetic and danceable music.

A fusion of baroque instruments and modern improvisation, Wake The Dead creates a delicate world of ambient textures and glitchy electronics, led by Morris Kliphuis …

Group of Friends blends African folklore with collective improvisation, shifting the musical focus among its members, with contributions from Yoràn Vroom, Timothy Banchet, Yariv Vroom, …

With classical influences from Ravel, Debussy, and Prokofiev, NOHMI combines progressive harmonic concepts and jazz elements, creating music with intricate polyphonic layers and atmospheric depth.

A fusion of jazz, funk, and soul, Organix delivers virtuosic Hammond organ grooves and captivating vocals, reminiscent of The Peddlers, with an energetic ensemble sound.

The Meral Polat Trio blends contemporary Anatolian folk, blues, and Kurdish soul with multilingual grooves. Featuring Meral Polat, Chris Doyle, and Jens Bouttery, their music …

The closing party of the Dag van de Componist 2023 featured a performance by Emma Roijackers and Laurens de Man, who played "Riffs" by Joey …

The closing party of the Dag van de Componist 2023 featured performances by musicians from the New Music NOW Express, but Genevieve Murphy & Andy …

At the Dag van de Componist 2023 closing party, percussionist Konstantyn Napolov performed ‘Droplets’ by Christiaan Richter in a lively and crowded foyer.

The closing party of the Dag van de Componist 2023 took place in a festive, packed foyer, where several musicians who had previously performed in …

The closing party of the Dag van de Componist 2023 took place in a festive, packed foyer, where several musicians who had previously performed in …

Dialogues a Distance by Bill Dougherty uses fragments of virtual conversations between the ensemble and the composer to create a sonic reflection of our digitalized …

In her performance, Jasna Veličković introduces charging adapters, amplified to produce a soft hum, exploring the sounds of forgotten clutter and electronic gadgets. With Ensemble …

The world premiere of Miniature 5 blends electronic and acoustic sounds, where keyboard-generated digital sound is transferred through instruments using audio exciters. The performance explores …

Mountain by Boris Bezemer intertwines rhythmic, melodic, and digitally processed sounds, connected by a continuous pulse. The music's tempo feels different depending on how the …

You, a world premiere, offers a more transparent soundscape compared to Mountain, with group-wise changes in the music creating a collective, clearer sonic experience.

In Mirovoi, Janco Verduin explores physical phenomena through unexpected twists, creating a dynamic and layered soundscape. Performed by violin, cello, and piano, the piece captures …

In this special ensemble version of Ghoti, Heleen Hulst and Gerard Bouwhuis's duo work has been reimagined into a playful and textured piece, now featuring …

Janco Verduin's Koi Dust combines modern classical textures with experimental rhythms, performed by a unique ensemble including bass clarinet, violin, cello, piano, and percussion, creating …

‘The Four Thoughts’ explores spiritual themes based on an ancient Tibetan Buddhist text, using a drone-like note in each of its four sections. The piece, …

Trio Estatico, with Bianca Bongers, presents a seamless concert of new works by international composers, including Nina Šenk's premiere of ....da kehrte die Ruhe ein... …

"Requiem in memoriam of Johan de Witt" honors the tragic events of 1672, when Johan de Witt and his brother Cornelis were murdered amid the …

The Ruysdael Quartet commissioned 25 composers, offering them a carte blanche to explore various themes, including Ruysdael and motifs like space and stars. The resulting …

The Ruysdael Kwartet commissioned 25 composers, resulting in a diverse collection reflecting Dutch composition at the start of the 21st century. Many composers chose Ruysdael …

The Ruysdael Kwartet commissioned 25 composers, resulting in a diverse collection reflecting Dutch composition at the start of the 21st century. Many composers were inspired …

The Ruysdael Quartet invited 25 composers to create works in a broad range of styles, from minimalism to jazz and 17th-century influences, often inspired by …

The Ruysdael Quartet invited 25 composers to create works with complete freedom in style and theme. Many composers drew inspiration from the painter Ruysdael, while …

The Ruysdael Quartet invited 25 composers to create works with complete freedom in style and theme. Many composers drew inspiration from the painter Ruysdael, while …

The Ruysdael Quartet invited 25 composers to create works with complete freedom in style and theme. Many composers drew inspiration from the painter Ruysdael, while …

The Ruysdael Quartet invited 25 composers to create works with complete freedom in style and theme. Many composers drew inspiration from the painter Ruysdael, while …

The Ruysdael Quartet invited 25 composers to create works with complete freedom in style and theme. Many composers drew inspiration from the painter Ruysdael, while …

A diverse collection of compositions from Ruysdael Quartet’s project, where 25 composers explore themes from Ruysdael to space and stars, blending styles from minimal music …

The Ruysdael Quartet invited 25 composers to create works with complete freedom in style and theme. Many composers drew inspiration from the painter Ruysdael, while …

In Adonis Blue, part of the Ruysdael Quartet’s commissioned project, Rozalie Hirs blends multiple styles, exploring themes like space and stars while incorporating influences from …

In Déjà vu, David Dramm creates a dynamic exploration of memory and time, blending avant-garde techniques with contemporary classical elements. His work adds to the …

Étoile infini by Hannah Kulenty offers a contemplative journey through space with intricate string textures and flowing melodies, part of the Ruysdael Quartet’s diverse collection …

A rich mosaic of Dutch composition unfolds in this Ruysdael Quartet project, where 25 composers craft miniature works inspired by themes from Ruysdael to the …

A rich mosaic of Dutch composition unfolds in this Ruysdael Quartet project, where 25 composers craft miniature works inspired by themes from Ruysdael to the …

A rich mosaic of Dutch composition unfolds in this Ruysdael Quartet project, where 25 composers craft miniature works inspired by themes from Ruysdael to the …

A rich mosaic of Dutch composition unfolds in this Ruysdael Quartet project, where 25 composers craft miniature works inspired by themes from Ruysdael to the …

The Ruysdael Quartet commissioned 25 composers to create works exploring a variety of styles, from lyrical and minimal to jazz and 17th-century influences, with many …

The Ruysdael Quartet asked 25 composers to create works with total freedom in style and theme. Many took inspiration from the painter Ruysdael, with others …

The Ruysdael Quartet invited 25 composers to create works with complete freedom in style and theme. Many composers drew inspiration from the painter Ruysdael, while …

The New Music NOW Expresstrein took composers and musicians on a musical journey through the Netherlands, stopping at stations in major cities, featuring performances by …

Sanne Rambags (voice) explores new soundscapes with her own compositions, reacting to the passing scenery and train audience, part of Dag van de Componist 2023.

Marion von Tilzer (piano) performs in the New Music NOW Express on Dag van de Componist 2023

Konstantyn Napolov (percussion) performs a segment from Droplets by Christiaan Richter.

Vincent van Amsterdam (accordion) and Tosca Opdam (violin) take the train for Lente Festina by Bram Kortekaas and Tao naar Dis, a tribute to Astor …

Jörgen van Rijen embarks on the longest train journey ever, performing On the Road by Wim Henderickx and a solo piece by Martijn Padding, followed …

Requiem de la Luz (part 1/4): El único verso - Universo, composed by Jonathan Ploeg and written by Nícolas Barría González, reflects on the vastness …

Requiem de la Luz (part 2/4): La última luna del primer sol - Sol, Tierra y Luna, composed by Imre Ploeg and written by Nícolas …

Requiem de la Luz (part 3/4), composed by Bjarni Guðmundsson and written by Nícolas Barría González, reflects on the myth of Polifemo and explores the …

Kamerkoor JIP is a choir based in Utrecht, consisting of young, talented singers who, in their free time, enjoy making music at a high level …

To celebrate its tenth anniversary, Kamerkoor JIP invited five composers to create new works exploring perspective, connection, and belonging in today’s turbulent world. Featuring Iranian …

In this recording of Wilko Brouwers's Stabat Mater, Charlotte Houberg (soprano) and Heleen Vegter (piano) perform a composition based on poems by Esther Jansma and …

In the third edition of Stimmung (2018), Kate Moore responds to Benjamin Britten’s choral works, weaving themes from Hymn to St. Cecilia, Hymn to the …

Salamander, a collaboration between CoCoA composers, combines classical, jazz, and film music influences, inspired by Francisco de Quevedo’s vivid poetry. With themes like “burning ice,” …

In The Arrival of Mr. Z, Meriç Artaç explores the themes of individual freedom and external influences through five unique characters. With an exceptional cast, …

A TERRIBLE KALEIDOSCOPE by Wilko Brouwers is a haunting work for soprano and piano, inspired by Kostenko's words on the Chernobyl tragedy. With a closing …

Die Entdeckung der Langsamkeit by Miranda Driessen, performed by Jan Heinke, blends steel cello with overtone singing in a slow, evolving exploration of sound. Heinke’s …

As part of the Gaudeamus Award, Gen Tanaka composed Archaic Techniques of Ecstasy for ensemble VONK, blending spiritual and personal themes in a psychedelic sound …

VONK presents Songbook of Rare Feelings at November Music 2021, a cycle based on texts by Kayo Chingonyi, Nancy Campbell, and Lucky Fonz III, with …

The performance brings together a wide range of musical traditions, blending contemporary compositions with historical selections. Featuring the talents of musicians across various genres, this …

A cosmic musical journey, Mikrokosmos by Fuse brings together twelve composers to explore the universal stages of life, from the Big Bang to the final …

A fusion of Latin, flamenco, and Afro rhythms, Raquel Kurpershoek and her ensemble explore musical roots with a diverse and cohesive sound, blending their individual …

Joey Roukens’ Bosch Requiem opened November Music 2022 in Den Bosch, blending contemporary classical with emotional depth. Roukens’ composition, written especially for this festival, captivated …

Bianca Bongers unveils her new work for harp and ensemble, A Jewel to the Harp, with Ensemble Adapter at November Music.

Merijn Bisschops talks with Aad van Nieuwkerk and Anne-Maartje Lemereis about his new work 'Witness', commissioned for the Bozzini Quartet at November Music.

Joël Bons discusses his composition 'Six Scenes' with Aad van Nieuwkerk and Anne-Maartje Lemereis during November Music 2022.

Corrie van Binsbergen speaks with Aad van Nieuwkerk about her piece Een huid van klank, based on the poetry of Antjie Krog, during November Music …

Aart Strootman shines at November Music 2022, with both performances and compositions, including his upcoming Bosch Requiem 2023.

Remy Alexander brings music to life for kids at November Music 2022, while his latest work is featured on a new Kluster5 CD.

Remy van Kesteren brings a fresh dimension to November Music 2022, performing with gospel choir ZO and Martin Fondse.

Konstantyn Napolov discusses his intense percussion marathon with ensemble De Ereprijs during November Music 2022. The interview delves into the challenges and artistry of such …

Patrick van Deurzen discusses his music-theatrical work Mancha Mancha, composed for two pianists and two baritones at November Music 2022. The conversation explores the creation …

Martijn Padding talks with Aad van Nieuwkerk at November Music 2022, sharing insights into his distinctive approach to contemporary classical music and his ongoing exploration …

Baritone Vincent Kusters and pianist Charlie Bo Meijering perform ‘Voor ik slaap’ (Before I Sleep) composed by Max van Platen During the Coronavirus pandemic many …

Rembrandt Frerichs Trio performs Mélodie Antique a composition by Dutch composer Rembrandt Frerichs. This video was recorded in Het Concertgemaal 2021 for VPRO Vrije Geluiden …

Rembrandt Frerichs Trio performs a composition by Dutch composer Rembrandt Frerichs. This video was recorded in Het Concertgemaal 2021 for VPRO Vrije Geluiden in co-production …

Ensemble HAY! performs Alpha es et O by Piet-Jan van Rossum at FLuXus Verkadefabriek in Zaandam. Van Rossum’s music, inspired by imperfection and the beauty …

Wytske Holtrop and Aljosja Buijs perform Relaxin’ and Steamin’ by Frans Vermeerssen, inspired by Miles Davis.

FaKruTu Dakar Edition is a vibrant mix of Senegalese percussion, vocals, and electric grooves by the FaKruTu Trio. Recorded live at TivoliVredenburg during the 15th …

Emine Bostanci and Maya Fridman join forces in ‘Dareyn’, blending the ancient kemenche with cello and percussion, creating evocative dialogues filled with untold stories. This …

The ensemble Black Pencil, blending recorder, pan flute, viola, accordion, and percussion, collaborates with Kyai Fatahillah to perform Topeng Masquerade. Inspired by the traditional Indonesian …

From and To Infinity brings together diverse musicians, blending the voice of Monica Akihary, the guitar of Niels Brouwer, and the kora of Sekou Dioubate, …

Farid Sheek, part of Sabr Ensemble, performs a stunning solo Daf piece at Gaudeamus 2021, demonstrating his expertise in traditional Persian rhythms and his unique …

The Basklarinet Festijn celebrates contemporary bass clarinet music, bringing together specialists like Louis Sclavis, Rudi Mahall, Fie Schouten, Tobias Klein, Lothar Ohlmeier, and Oguz Büyükberber. …

Calefax, the renowned Dutch ensemble, presents a program that blends contemporary compositions with unique timbres from their quintet of oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, and …

The Ruysdael Quartet invited 25 composers to create works with complete freedom in style and theme. Many composers drew inspiration from the painter Ruysdael, while …

Jörgen van Rijen embarks on the longest train journey ever, performing On the Road by Wim Henderickx and a solo piece by Martijn Padding, followed …

At Dag van de Componist 2022, Cello Octet Amsterdam performed new works, including Two Mediterranean Dances by Theo Loevendie, Phoenix by Kate Moore, and more, …

At the Dag van de Componist livestream, the Adam Quartet performed works by Amarante Nat and David Azaglo, including I listen to the ocean and …

At the Dag van de Componist livestream, the Amstel Quartet performed works by Maxim Shalygin and Reza Namavar, including Drop after drop and De betoverde …

At the Dag van de Componist 2022 livestream, Gerard Bouwhuis (with Heleen Hulst) performed works by Louis Andriessen, including Trepidus, Image De Moreau, and Sarabande. …

Doppelganger, by Eric de Clercq, confronts eight organs with a brass quintet and percussion, creating a surreal soundscape. Inspired by David Lynch's Twin Peaks, it …

A legendary evening with Supersister, revisiting their progressive pop and jazz-influenced music with new orchestral arrangements, alongside Robert Jan Stips and the Residentie Orkest.

In this performance, Soft Machine delivers a captivating blend of rock, jazz, and fusion, with saxophonist Theo Travis joining the band’s founding members for a …

In this performance, Soft Machine delivers a captivating blend of rock, jazz, and fusion, with saxophonist Theo Travis joining the band’s founding members for a …

A captivating performance by Robert Jan Stips, surrounded by three grand pianos, revisiting the music of Supersister’s classic albums Present from Nancy, To the Highest …

Chris Hinze & Friends present Light, an album created during the pandemic featuring collaborations with artists like Claron McFadden and Mola Sylla. The proceeds from …

Medusa by Saskia Venegas, performed by Maya Fridman, is a four-part composition for cello solo, electronics, and voice. Inspired by the myth of Medusa, the …

A cellist's emotional journey through a semi-improvised path, inspired by poetry, leading to a climactic turning point where music transforms into voice. The fusion of …

A collaboration between Guus Janssen on the keys and Huib Emmer on live electronics, where sound oscillates between tension and release, creating an environment of …

‘Spheres’ is a four-minute piece inspired by Peter Sloterdijk's Sphären. It starts with finger brushing over strings, evolving into distorted, weighted-down bubbles that collapse into …

‘Falsify’ by Akim Moiseenkov, winner of the Keep An Eye Wonderfeel Production Prize 2020, invites the audience to experience science spiritually through self-invented instruments, songs, …

Farid Sheek, part of Sabr Ensemble, performs a stunning solo Daf piece at Gaudeamus 2021, demonstrating his expertise in traditional Persian rhythms and his unique …

"February’s Turn" was born from a deep collaboration with organist Gerrie Meijers, on the Verschueren organ at Orgelpark. Inspired by Helen Frankenthaler’s abstract expressionism, the …

During the Dag van de Componist livestream, Douwe Eisenga performed solo works, including For Mattia, Theme 1, and Carried Away for piano.

An exploration of the mysterious pedal steel guitar and trombone, Elastiek by Jeroen Kimman blends fluid, abstract sounds with the intimacy of chamber music, captured …

In The Arrival of Mr. Z, Meriç Artaç explores the themes of individual freedom and external influences through five unique characters. With an exceptional cast, …

In the third edition of Stimmung (2018), Kate Moore responds to Benjamin Britten’s choral works, weaving themes from Hymn to St. Cecilia, Hymn to the …

Babylon aan de IJssel by Hawar Tawfiq blends Western classical and Kurdish music, bringing the clash of cultures to life. Featuring Judith Linssen as an …

Peter-Jan Wagemans' chamber opera Aan het einde van de Dag, premiered at the Operadagen Rotterdam, featuring soloists Alexander Oliver, Tom Sol, and Lisette Bolle, and …

A tragic tale of doubt and isolation, SAUL features Dirk Roofthooft in the title role, with music from the David Kweksilber Big Band and vocals …

A glimpse into the world of composer Annelies Van Parys, showcasing her productions The Diary of One Who Disappeared and Het Kanaal, staged by Ivo …

Johan de Meij’s Symfonie No. 3 Planet Earth is brought to life in the film CineSymphony-Planet Earth, directed by Jed Parker. The film combines stunning …

A legendary evening with Supersister, revisiting their progressive pop and jazz-influenced music with new orchestral arrangements, alongside Robert Jan Stips and the Residentie Orkest.

The ICP Orchestra, founded in 1967 by Han Bennink and Misha Mengelberg, is renowned for its creative spontaneity and unpredictability. Though Mengelberg's compositions remain central …

Doppelganger, by Eric de Clercq, confronts eight organs with a brass quintet and percussion, creating a surreal soundscape. Inspired by David Lynch's Twin Peaks, it …

In the November Music concert, Orkest De Ereprijs and Konstantyn Napolov present a new spectacle with works from five international composers, pushing the limits of …

An introduction to composer Anthony Fiumara and his orchestral work Here Comes Everybody, performed by Jeugdorkest Nederland under Jurjen Hempel.

Hjuvi explores a musical journey through rooms of a house, with orchestral arrangements of Nits songs and a captivating performance by the Radio Symphony Orchestra, …

During the Dag van de Componist livestream, Rembrandt Frerichs performed with Staalmeesters, presenting his works Sweelinck Variations, Stav, and Carrousel for piano and strings.

At the Dag van de Componist livestream, special guest Theo Loevendie discussed his piece Two Mediterranean Dances for cello octet with Aad van Nieuwkerk and …

During the Dag van de Componist livestream, Douwe Eisenga performed solo works, including For Mattia, Theme 1, and Carried Away for piano.

At the Dag van de Componist livestream, the Amstel Quartet performed works by Maxim Shalygin and Reza Namavar, including Drop after drop and De betoverde …

At the 2022 Dag van de Componist livestream, Calliope Tsoupaki performed alongside Trio Napolov, presenting pieces such as Thin Air, Droplets, and Aeons in an …

At the Dag van de Componist livestream, the Adam Quartet performed works by Amarante Nat and David Azaglo, including I listen to the ocean and …

At the Dag van de Componist 2022 livestream, Primo Ish-Hurwitz, Melle Heij, and Julian Schneemann introduced a project supported by New Music NOW, featuring De …

At the Dag van de Componist 2022 livestream, Gerard Bouwhuis (with Heleen Hulst) performed works by Louis Andriessen, including Trepidus, Image De Moreau, and Sarabande. …

Bram Kortekaas studeerde compositie bij Willem Jeths en Wim Henderickx, maar ook politicologie. Beide studies benut hij. In zijn composities verwerkt hij vaak politieke of …

Voor componist en performer Jasna Veličković zit muziek in elektro-magnetische velden. Zij doet daar onderzoek naar en bouwt instrumenten, zoals de Velicon: een met twee …

Bart Spaan is componist, pianist en musicoloog. Hij speelt nieuwe muziek, maar was ook actief in de experimentele rock en popmuziek. Rond zijn 30ste nam …

De celliste Maya Fridman beschikt over een jaloersmakende dosis energie. Als celliste met een bomvolle concertagenda springt zij op de bres voor nieuwe muziek. Voor …

Op 4 november 2022 kreeg zowel violist/performer Diamanda La Berge Dramm als het duo Maarten Ornstein/ Mike Fentross de Willem Breukerprijs. Het juryrapport zegt over …

“Ik ben Anne-Maartje, componist en muziekdocent. In deze playlist deel ik heel graag een aantal composities die een belangrijke rol in mijn muzikale ontwikkeling hebben …

Piet-Jan van Rossum vaart in zijn muziek een eigen koers, wars van uiterlijk vertoon. Hij haalde twee jaar geleden uitgebreid het nieuws als eerste plattelandscomponist. …

Sarah Neutkens is jaloersmakend veelzijdig. Zij werkt als model, exposeert als beeldend kunstenaar en publiceerde begin 2022 haar debuutroman ‘Een blote man beminnen’. Ook met …

De in Italië geboren Damiano Pascarelli is een veelzijdige componist, arrangeur en dirigent die in 2019 de prestigieuze Rogier van Otterloo Award won. Pascarelli werkt …

“Eerlijk gezegd vond ik het een crime om dit lijstje samen te stellen. Online luisteren en playlists zijn niet aan mij besteed, geef mij maar …

Componist, arrangeur en orkestleider Joan Reinders maakt furore met zijn eigen Millennium Jazz Orchestra. Daarnaast werkt hij samen met orkesten als de WDR Big band, …

De Nederlands-Israëlische componiste Karmit Fadael groeide op in het noorden van Nederland. Haar muziekopleiding begon op de viool. Ze startte met componeren in 2012 nadat …