Hoketus 50!
Experience Hoketus, Louis Andriessen's landmark avant-garde score, performed by a large ensemble in the Grote Zaal of Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ. This Amsterdam concert showcases a powerful fusion of tightly interlocking textures and percussion-driven intensity in a premier contemporary-music setting.
War for innocence
Pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk performs War for Innocence, a recital weaving childhood innocence with the brutality of war. In the opulent Grote Zaal of Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, the program pairs intimate piano passages with evocative, war-inspired pieces, offering a reflective concert that blends technical mastery with emotional storytelling.
In stillem Vertrauen
PRJCT Amsterdam presents a classical evening at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ featuring Maarten Engeltjes and Anna Dennis in 'In stillem Vertrauen'. A contemplative program blending intimate vocal lines with serene atmosphere, offering inner peace amid an uncertain world in Amsterdam's renowned concert hall.
Anne Kaasa & Natasa Sibalic
Anne Kaasa & Natasa Sibalic bring intimate chamber music to Amsterdam's atmospheric English Reformed Church, weaving graceful melodies and delicate harmonies that shimmer through candlelit arches and the stone walls.
Unpolished III
Three pioneering mavericks perform as part of Nieuw Amsterdams Peil in the intimate Kleine Zaal of Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ. This boundary-pending contemporary music program blends daring textures with precise ensemble playing, set inside Amsterdam’s iconic venue.
Songs of heaven and earth
Classical concert with Barbara Hannigan and Bertrand Chamayou performing Messiaen, Skrjabin, and Zorn, inspired by Finnish goddesses, at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam.
Choir of Ely Cathedral
Choir of Ely Cathedral fills Amsterdam's English Reformed Church with soaring polyphony and warm sacred tones, turning the space into a luminous, reverent concert of choral finesse.
Fresku & Metropole Orkest o.l.v. Simon Dobson
Fresku teams with Metropole Orkest under Simon Dobson for a bold, boundary-pushing show at 1 Amsterdam, where hip-hop collides with lush orchestral strings for a cinematic, one-night experience.
French Chaos
An evening with Orkest van de Achttiende Eeuw and Emmanuelle de Negri, spotlighting the innovative power of visionary French Baroque composers. Set in the Grote Zaal of Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ in Amsterdam, the program blends period-inspired textures with expressive grandeur.
Opening concert: Shifting Borders
Kick off the 11th Cello Biennale Amsterdam with a stellar opening night featuring Raphaela Gromes, Abel Selaocoe, and the Amsterdam Sinfonietta. Held in the iconic Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, this orchestral program promises intimate cello-driven repertoire and world-class performance in a sleek, modern hall.
Nationaal Cello Concours
Opening round of the Nationaal Cello Concours, a highlight of the Cello Biënnale, staged in the Grote Zaal of Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam. Expect high-caliber solo cello performances by rising Dutch talents in a prestigious, modern concert hall.
Masterclass Baroque cello
On Oct 30, 2026 at 16:30, renowned cellist Bruno Cocset leads an intimate Baroque cello masterclass at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ - Kleine Zaal in Amsterdam. Participants will receive hands-on instruction in period performance and stylistic nuance from top international soloists.
All Souls’ Day
An atmospheric evening with the Nederlandse Bachvereniging at Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, presenting 'The sound of silence.' Expect intimate Bach-driven chamber textures, reflective solo passages, and refined ensemble color in a contemporary Amsterdam venue. A formal, cerebral classical experience.
Respighi’s world premiere
World premiere of a newly completed cello concerto featuring Giovanni Sollima with cellist Laura van der Heijden and the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra, paired with Walton's renowned cello concerto. An intimate yet grand program in the Grote Zaal of Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, Amsterdam.
Bill Stewart Trio ft. Larry Grenadier & Walter Smith III
At Bimhuis Amsterdam, Bill Stewart Trio with Larry Grenadier and Walter Smith III deliver a world-class jazz night—crisp drums, rich interplay, and spellbinding improvisation in a venue famed for its intimate acoustics.
Hello Cello Orchestra
A 140-piece cello orchestra performs in Amsterdam's Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Grote Zaal, delivering a sweeping string-led program in a renowned modern concert hall. Expect rich textures, bold orchestral color, and intimate acoustics in a world-class setting.
Gear Talk
Annie Tångberg leads a hands-on workshop on electronic cello at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ's Terras in Amsterdam. Explore gear, live electronics, and experimental techniques in a collaborative session on Oct 31, 2026 at 18:30.
Cello Club Night
A cello-focused concert evening at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ featuring Chiara Trentin, Kalle de Bie, René van Munster, Anastasia Feruleva, and Christopher Loy. The program explores queerness in dance, music, and performance in a contemporary recital setting.
Escher and Contemporary Islamic Culture
Exhibition at Escher Museum in Amsterdam exploring links between Escher's works and Islamic visual culture, June 10 - Nov 1, 2026.
The Italian Cello
Cellist Bruno Cocset teams with Amarilis Dueñas and Holland Baroque for a Baroque program featuring world premieres in the Grote Zaal of Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, Amsterdam. An intimate, historically informed evening blending period performance with contemporary discovery.
"The Creative Habit" by Twyla Tharp
Book club at Art Studio Amsterdam-NDSM discusses The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp, a non-fiction guide to building creative routines.
Adventurous top soloists
Nicolas Altstaedt and Kian Soltani join the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra for a program pairing a 20th-century classic with a vibrant Iranian world premiere. Held in the Grote Zaal of Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ in Amsterdam, the concert promises refined artistry and compelling color.
Masterclass
A prestigious masterclass with Monika Leskovar at Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ (Kleine Zaal) in Amsterdam. Learn from international soloists and renowned teachers in a high-level, professional setting that showcases interpretation, technique, and performance insights. A rare chance for serious musicians to study live.
Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Experience an intimate chamber performance by Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker in Amsterdam's Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ. Twelve cellists from the Berlin Philharmonic deliver refined, virtuosic string artistry in the Grote Zaal, offering warmth, precision, and a rare collaboration in a premier concert hall.
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