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Listen to the Grachtenfestival CD
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Grachtenfestival a cd with the best performances over the last 10 years was released. You can listen here to a selection of songs from the cd.

 

Programmaoverzicht Grachtenfestival 2010

Tentoonstelling Centrale Bibliotheek - Werf 't Kromhout Info
Venue: Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam,  Oosterdokskade 143  
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This exhibition can be visited daily during the opening times of the Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam. For more information, see the website: www.oba.nl

Admission: free, no tickets required
 
Sat 14 Aug 10.00 AM

EarBites Info
Venue: Felix Meritis,  Keizersgracht 324  
Duration: 30 minutes
Daily talk show in the festival café, where Hans Haffmans will interview musicians about their upcoming performance at the festival. With live song and music and a daily contribution from columnist Nander Cirkel.
With: Hans Haffmans, presentation; Sabine Wüthrich, soprano; Daniël Kramer, piano; Nander Cirkel, column

EarBites wordt van maandag t/m vrijdag live uitgezonden in het NPS-radioprogramma Viertakt Podium op Radio 4
Admission: free, no tickets required (full = full)
 
Sat 14 Aug 5.00 PM
Sun 15 Aug 5.00 PM
Mon 16 Aug 5.00 PM
Tue 17 Aug 5.00 PM
Wed 18 Aug 5.00 PM
Thu 19 Aug 5.00 PM
Fri 20 Aug 5.00 PM
Sat 21 Aug 5.00 PM

The Lighthouse Info
Venue: Felix Meritis,  Keizersgracht 324  
Duration: 1,5 hours
The Lighthouse is one of Peter Maxwell Davies’ most successful opera's. The opera is based on the true story of three lighthouse keepers who due to violent storms are shut up in the lighthouse. The ship Hesperus leaves its home port of Stromness for a voyage to the Flannan Isles to relieve the lighthouse keepers. When the ship arrives however, the lighthouse is empty. The lamp is out, but in perfect working order. Breakfast sits untouched on the table. The beds have been vacated in a hurry. On a peg hangs one coat. The clock is not ticking ... Something is amiss.
There is no sign of life at the lighthouse and when a search party is organised the desperate calls are not answered. Slowly the horrific realisation dawns on the men that the lighthouse keepers have vanished into thin air.
Up to this day no one knows what really happened to the three lighthouse keepers of Eilan Mor on the Flannan Isles in the Outer Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland. Were they washed away by the waves? Did they go mad in the claustrophobically small room of the lighthouse? Were they abducted by spies or even aliens? One thing is certain: it still is one of the most enduring mysteries of British nautical history.
With: Creative team:
Jonathan Berman, conductor; Timothy Nelson, direction / set design; Bas Berensen, lighting design; Michelle Cantwell, costumes; Patrick Josso, co-design
Resident Artists:
Sandy/Officer 1, Richard Rowe, tenor; Blazes/Officer 2, Kris Belligh, baritone; Arthur/Officer 3/Voice of Cards, John Molloy, bass; Aleg Tryfanenkau, repetiteur
Grachtenfestivalorkest:
Romana Goumare, flute/piccolo/alto flute; Michel Marang, clarinet/basa clarinet; Okke Westdorp, horn; Marc Kaptijn, trumpet; Koen Kaptijn, trombone; Ramon Lormans, percussion; Jeroen Bal, piano/celesta; Joseaugusto Meija, guitar/banjo; Hebe Mensinga, violin; Joël Waterman, viola; Evelien Prakke, cello; Matthew Midgley, double bass

In conjunction with the Nationale Reisopera
 
Sat 14 Aug 8.00 PM
 
Sun 15 Aug 8.00 PM
 
Mon 16 Aug 8.00 PM
 

Architectuurrondvaart Vroege Vogels Info
Venue: Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ,  Piet Heinkade 1
Duration: 1,5 hours
Boat trip on the IJ.
With: Wendeline Dijkman, De Gebouwengids
In collaboration with Canal Company
 
Sun 15 Aug 8.00 AM
 

Fietsroute door de tuinen van Noord Info
Venue: Tolhuistuin,  Buiksloterweg 5  
Duration: 30 minutes
Visiting three of the Gardens of Amsterdam-Noord by bike, where the Codarts Blazers Ensemble will play a concert in three parts.
With: Codarts Blazers Ensemble, conducted by Dick Verhoef

illegal reference: Admittance: free, no tickets required
 
Sun 15 Aug 11.00 AM

Takkenherrie Info
Age: vanaf 8 jaar
Venue: Vuurtoreneiland,  Piet Heinkade 1
Duration: approx. 3 hrs, boat tour included
Three musicians and a priestess wander the island, searching for the oracle tree
With: Reineke Jonker, actress/vocals; Bastiaan Woltjer, trombone/composition; Rudi van Hest, clarinet/bass clarinet; Anneke Wensink, horn; Paul Knieriem, direction/script editing
The ferry leaves at 11.45 and 13.45
Departpure point: Zouthaven, Piet Heinkade 1 (near Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ).
Embarkation from 15 minutes before departure. The ferry leaves exactly on time.

During the trip to Vuurtoreneiland you can purchase sandwiches and drinks on deck.

In collaboration with IJveer and De Merwed

 
Sun 15 Aug 11.45 AM
 
Sun 15 Aug 1.45 PM
 

Fietsroute door de tuinen van Noord Info
Venue: Tuin aan Zee,  Buiksloterweg 9  
Duration: 30 minutes
Visiting three of the Gardens of Amsterdam-Noord by bike, where the Codarts Blazers Ensemble will play a concert in three parts.
With: Codarts Blazers Ensemble conducted by Dick Verhoef

illegal reference: Admittance: free, no tickets required
 
Sun 15 Aug 12.00 PM

Carré - Annemieke Hereijgers, fluit Info
Venue: Carré,  Amstel 115
Duration: 1 hour
Daily lunchtime programme with soloists or ensembles from a different Dutch county.
Works of amongst others Poulenc, Taillefere and c.ph.e. Bach
With: Annemieke Hereijgers, flute; Ernst Paul Fuchs, piano
This concert is part of the Windkracht 12 series, a collaboration with Kunst & Cultuur Drenthe
 
Sun 15 Aug 12.00 PM
 

GCC-musici in het Vondelpark 2010 Info
Venue: Vondelpark Openluchttheater,  Vondelpark  
Duration: 1,5 hours
Musicians of the Youtube Grachtenfestival Conservatory Competition 2010 play at the open air concert in the Vondelpark.
With: Musicians Youtube Grachtenfestival Conservatory Competition: RuneaS DUO: Simon Brew, saxophone; Andrey Nesterenko, piano; Marta Líebana Martínez, piano; Arthur Klaassens, oboe; Wenny Roeffen, flute

illegal reference: Admittance: free, no tickets required
 
Sun 15 Aug 12.00 PM

Architectuurrondvaart IJ Info
Venue: Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ,  Piet Heinkade 1
Duration: 1,5 hours
This year's festival theme UnderCurrent features in the boat trips on the IJ. Taken along by the currents of the river, we discover the East Harbour and the Eastern Docks. Do the currents cause the waters in these parts of the city to be so clean that you can swim in them? And which 'currents' or schools of architecture can we detect in this former port area?
With: Wendeline Dijkman, De Gebouwengids
In collaboration with Canal Company
 
Sun 15 Aug 1.00 PM
 
Sun 15 Aug 3.00 PM
 
Sun 15 Aug 8.00 PM
 
Mon 16 Aug 8.00 PM
 
Tue 17 Aug 8.00 PM
 
Wed 18 Aug 8.00 PM
 

Amnesty - EnsembleCaméléon Info
Venue: Amnesty-huis,  Keizersgracht 177  
Duration: 1 hour
A concert in tribute to the heroes of past and present who have not let themselves be shut up and have kept on making their own music.
With: EnsembleCaméléon:
Aisling Casey, oboe; Sonja van Beek, violin; Joost Keizer, viola; Floris Mijnders, cello; Wilmar de Visser, double bass

 
Sun 15 Aug 1.00 PM
 

Fietsroute door de tuinen van Noord Info
Venue: Noorderparkkamer,  Floraparkweg 1  
Duration: 45 minutes
Visiting three of the Gardens of Amsterdam-Noord by bike, where the Codarts Blazers Ensemble will play a concert in three parts.
With: Codarts Blazers Ensemble conducted by Dick Verhoef

illegal reference: Admittance: free, no tickets required
 
Sun 15 Aug 1.30 PM

Monumentenwandeling Singel Info
Venue: Felix Meritis,  Keizersgracht 324  
Duration: approx. 2 hours
The Singel was dug round 1425 as a moat and was originally called Koningsgracht. The 390 houses at the Singel date from the 17th and 18th centuries and are comparable in their splendour with those on the Keizers- and Herengracht
With: Hans Tulleners, guide
maximum of 25 people
 
Sun 15 Aug 2.00 PM
 

Thomas Triesschijn, barokensemble Info
Venue: Arcam,  Prins Hendrikkade 600  
Duration: 1 hour
Avond van de Jonge Musicus finalist Triesschijn plays with his baroque ensemble in the futuristic surroundings of Arcam
With: Thomas Triesschijn, recorder; Arthur Rusanovsky, violin; Ilse te Wies, cello; Luba Podgayskaya, harpsichord

 
Sun 15 Aug 2.00 PM
 
Sun 15 Aug 4.00 PM
 

Winnaars Steinway Pianoconcours Info
Venue: Noorderparkkamer,  Floraparkweg 1  
Duration: 1 hour
The stars of the future. Three winners of the Steinway Piano Competition at the Noorderparkkamer
With: Tejas Ziegler, Nicola Braam, Ghil Bae, piano

illegal reference: Admittance: free, no tickets required
 
Sun 15 Aug 2.45 PM

YPF-winnaar Daniël van der Hoeven, piano Info
Venue: Cristofori,  Prinsengracht 581-583  
Duration: 1 hour
Daniël van der Hoeven, winner of the YPF Piano competition 2010, plays Bach, Rachmaninov and Ravel.
With: Daniël van der Hoeven, piano

 
Sun 15 Aug 3.00 PM
 

Eef van Breen Group, jazzensemble Info
Venue: M-Lab,  Aambeeldstraat 10 E  
Duration: 1 hour
With his unusual ensemble of trumpet / vocals, two violins, cello, harp, piano and double bass, trumpet player and singer Eef van Breen creates a musical atmosphere that sets the senses on edge.
With: Eef van Breen Group: Eef van Breen, trumpet/vocals/composition; Walter Wolff, piano; Brice Soniano, double bass; Merel Junge, violin; Cecilia Bernardini, violin; Genéviève Verhage, cello; Eva Tebbe, harp
Dit concert wordt opgenomen door de Concertzender en uitgezonden op een later tijdstip
 
Sun 15 Aug 8.00 PM
 

Voices in Residence - Schubertiade Info
Venue: Amstel Hotel,  Professor Tulpplein 1  
Duration: 1 hour
Four gentlemen raise their glasses and perform Schubert drinking songs at the Amstel Hotel
With: Jeroen de Vaal, tenor; Erik Slik, tenor; Wiard Witholt, baritone; Erks Jan Dekker, bass-baritone; Ernst Munneke, piano

 
Sun 15 Aug 9.30 PM
 

Erik Bosgraaf, blokfluit en Izhar Elias, gitaar Info
Venue: Bijbels Museum,  Herengracht 366-368
Duration: 1 hour
The duo that won last year's Grachtenfestival prize and a concert in Saint Petersburg, are back this year with a whole new programme.
With: Erik Bosgraaf, recorder; Izhar Elias, guitar
This concert will be recorded by Concertzender and broadcast at a later date.
 
Mon 16 Aug 11.00 AM
 
Mon 16 Aug 1.00 PM
 

Architectuurrondvaart Binnenstad Info
Venue: Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ,  Piet Heinkade 1
Duration: 1,5 hours
UnderCurrent, this year's festival theme, also features in the boat trips on the canals. Locks regulate the flow of the waters, a job that used to be done by windmills. But how bad was the stench in those times gone by, when the wind would not be blowing, so that the windmills would not be working and the waters would not be flowing? Has any canal ever been filled in by royal decree, because of the stench? During this boat trip De Gebouwengids Wendeline Dijkman talks about the beautiful ring of canals and the currents in the historical city centre.
With: Wendeline Dijkman, De Gebouwengids
In collaboration with Canal Company
 
Mon 16 Aug 11.00 AM
 
Tue 17 Aug 1.00 PM
 

Carré - Arthur Klaassens en Mengjie Han Info
Venue: Carré,  Amstel 115
Duration: 1 hour
This concert is part of the series 'Windkracht 12' in collaboration with Kunst & Cultuur Drenthe
With: Arthur Klaassens, oboe; Mengjie Han, piano
Dit concert maakt deel uit van de serie 'Windkracht 12', i.s.m. Kunst & Cultuur Drenthe
 
Mon 16 Aug 12.00 PM
 

Architectuurrondvaart Westelijk IJ Info
Venue: Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ,  Piet Heinkade 1
Duration: 1,5 hours
Following the currents of the IJ. The festival theme of UnderCurrent features in the boat trips on the river IJ, in the sense of the currents of the waters. We're being led along by the currents to the western part of the IJ, and the Western Islands. Which currents or schools of architecture can be found in the Western Docks, at the Silodam, the Western Islands and Overhoeks? Wendeline Dijkman, the Gebouwengids, explains all about these and other currents and trends at the banks of the IJ.
With: Wendeline Dijkman, De Gebouwengids

 
Mon 16 Aug 1.00 PM
 
Tue 17 Aug 11.00 AM
 
Wed 18 Aug 5.00 PM
 

Van der Kooy en Matthijs Koene, panfluit Info
Venue: Westerkerk,  Westermarkt  
Duration: 1 hour
Daily at 13.00, a series of concerts at the Westerkerk with organist Jos van der Kooy and guests.
With: Jos van der Kooy, organ; Matthijs Koene, pan flute
In collaboration with the Duyschot Stichting Westerkerk
Admission: free, no tickets required
 
Mon 16 Aug 1.00 PM

Rosanne Philippens & Friends, hoorntrio Info
Venue: Cristofori,  Prinsengracht 581-583  
Duration: 1 hour
Violinist Rosanne Philippens, recipient of many prizes, teams up with two like-minded souls to play, amongst other pieces, Brahms' Horn Trio.
With: Rosanne Philippens, violin; Rob van de Laar, horn; Yuri van Nieuwkerk, piano
This concert will be recorded by Concertzender and broadcast at a later date.
 
Mon 16 Aug 3.00 PM
 
Mon 16 Aug 5.00 PM
 

Tuinconcert Pulitzer - Bermuda Riettrio Info
Venue: Hotel Pulitzer,  Prinsengracht 315-331  
Duration: 1 hour
Total concert package in the courtyard of the Pulitzer Hotel. Starting off with a drink, followed by music by the Bermuda reed trio and a barbecue tasting to finish the evening off
With: Bermuda Riettrio: Paloma de Beer, oboe; Bart de Kater, clarinet; Renée Knigge, bassoon
Dit concert wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door de Koninklijke Nederlandse Toonkunstenaars Vereniging
 
Mon 16 Aug 5.00 PM
 

Marimbakwartet, met o.a. Niels Meliefste Info
Venue: Museum Werf 't Kromhout,  Ingang Kruithuisstraat
Duration: 1 hour
Four times lucky ... Two marimba's, four players, four raincoats, four buckets, one concert
With: Niels Meliefste, Anneloes Meier, Jeroen Geevers, José Garcia, percussion
With thanks to Stadsherstel Amsterdam N.V.
 
Mon 16 Aug 8.00 PM
 

Voices-in-Residence - Quatre Bouches Info
Venue: Amstel Hotel,  Professor Tulpplein 1  
Duration: 1 hour
Subtext
'Subtext' is about different levels of communication. In Lukas Foss' mini opera Introductions and Goodbyes with a libretto by Gian Carlo Menotti, Mr McC receives nine guest at his party. As the last guests have arrived, and everybody has been introduced to one another, the first guests are leaving. Mr. McC is left alone again.
The song cycle rom Jewish Folk Poetry by Dmitri Shostakovich contains many undercurrents of protest against Stalinism. The musical Yiddish influences are often humorous with dark undertones.
Schönberg's canon serves as a linking device and offers words of hope.
Samuel Barber's A Hand of Bridge is also based on a libretto by Gian Carlo Menotti. Two couples give us an insight in their inner world as they play their game of bridge. Their thoughts are many, none of them are about the card game. Bill dreams of a beautiful woman, named Cymbeline. Sally is absorbed by a hat with peacock feathers. Geraldine is troubled by her relationship with her dying mother. And David finds himself in the middle of a true midlife crisis. He fantasizes about power, sex, money and all the other things he does not have.
With: Quatre Bouches:
Bauwien van der Meer, soprano; Petra Ehrismann, alto; Gerben Houba, tenor; Michel Poels, baritone; Abigail Richards, piano

 
Mon 16 Aug 9.30 PM
 

Concert for toddlers Info
Age: 2-4 jaar
Venue: Lloyd Hotel,  Oostelijke Handelskade 34  
Duration: 30 minutes
Ralph Rousseau takes the little ones along for a trip to the seven snares of the viola da gamba.
With: Ralph Rousseau Meulenbroeks, viola da gamba

 
Tue 17 Aug 10.00 AM
 
Wed 18 Aug 10.00 AM
 

Navarra String Quartet Info
Venue: De Bazel Conference Centre,  Vijzelstraat 32  
Duration: 1 hour
Mendelssohn is the Mozart of Romantic music. Mozarts issonance Quartet was dedicated to Joseph Haydn. UnderCurrent through the centuries.
With: Navarra String Quartet: Magnus Johnston, violin; Marije Ploemacher, violin; Simone van der Giessen, viola; Nathaniel Boyd, cello
This concert will be recorded by Concertzender and broadcast at a later date.
 
Tue 17 Aug 11.00 AM
 
Tue 17 Aug 1.00 PM
 

Concert voor dreumesen Info
Age: 1 - 2 jaar
Venue: Lloyd Hotel,  Oostelijke Handelskade 34  
Duration: 30 minutes
Ralph Rousseau takes the little ones along for a trip to the seven snares of the viola da gamba.
With: Ralph Rousseau Meulenbroeks, viola da gamba

 
Tue 17 Aug 11.00 AM
 
Wed 18 Aug 11.00 AM
 

Concert for babies Info
Age: 0 - 1 jaar
Venue: Lloyd Hotel,  Oostelijke Handelskade 34  
Duration: 30 minutes
Ralph Rousseau takes the little ones along for a trip to the seven snares of the viola da gamba.
With: Ralph Rousseau Meulenbroeks, viola da gamba


 
Tue 17 Aug 12.00 PM
 
Wed 18 Aug 12.00 PM
 

Carré - Sax & Stix Info
Venue: Carré,  Amstel 115
Duration: 1 hour
Duo Sax & Stix play a warm-blooded Spanish programme
With: Duo Sax & Stix: Eva van Grinsven, saxophone; Ramon Lormans, percussion
This concert is part of the 'Windkracht 12' series, in collaboration with Kunst & Cultuur Drenthe
 
Tue 17 Aug 12.00 PM
 

Van der Kooy en Anne-Marieke Evers, mezzosopraan Info
Venue: Westerkerk,  Westermarkt  
Duration: 1 hour
Daily at 13.00, a series of concerts at the Westerkerk with organist Jos van der Kooy and guests.
With: Jos van der Kooy, organ; Anne-Marieke Evers, mezzo-soprano
In collaboration with the Duyschot Stichting Westerkerk
Admission: free, no tickets required
 
Tue 17 Aug 1.00 PM

Monumentenwandeling Keizersgracht Info
Venue: Felix Meritis,  Keizersgracht 324  
Duration: approx. 2 hours
The Keizersgracht (named after emperor Maximiliaan of Austria) is the widest canal in the centre of Amsterdam.
With: Hans Tulleners, guide
Maximum of 25 people
 
Tue 17 Aug 2.00 PM
 

Schumannliederen - met o.a. Jeroen de Vaal, tenor Info
Venue: Keizersgracht 378,  Keizersgracht 378
Duration: 1 hour
A summer afternoon in the salon of Clara and Robert Schumann
With: Tamar Niamut, soprano; Jeroen de Vaal, tenor; Shuann Chai, piano

After the concert there will be cheese and wine.
 
Tue 17 Aug 2.00 PM
 

Camerata Ardesko, kamerorkest Info
Venue: Felix Meritis,  Keizersgracht 324  
Duration: 1 hour
Down the stream to ... Australia. Camerata Ardesko presents 'Wild Country'.
With: Camerata Ardesko
This concert is part of the Windkracht 12 series, in collaboration with Kunst & Cultuur Drenthe
 
Tue 17 Aug 3.00 PM
 

Gal James, soprano and Pawel Poplawski, piano Info
Venue: Het Staetshuys,  Herengracht 460
Duration: 1 hour
Young Israeli soprano sings, among other pieces, the Vier letzte Lieder by Strauss.
With: Gal James, soprano; Pawel Poplawski, piano

 
Tue 17 Aug 4.00 PM
 
Tue 17 Aug 7.00 PM
 

Nationaal Jeugd Fanfare Orkest Info
Venue: De Overkant,  Gedempt Hamerkanaal t.o 92 -96
Duration: 1 hour
A voice is heard in a penitential psalm written by young composer Kevin Houben. The orchestra seeks to develop young talent in the age range from 15 to 25.
With: Nationaal Jeugd Fanfare Orkest conducted by Danny Oosterman; Martha Bosch, soprano
This concert is part of the 'Windkracht 12 series', in collaboration with Kunst & Cultuur Drenthe
Free parking

 
Tue 17 Aug 6.00 PM
 

The Four Baritones, baritonsaxofoonkwartet Info
Venue: Museum Werf 't Kromhout,  Kruithuisstraat
Duration: 1 hour
After more than eight years of silence The Four Baritones are back on the Dutch stage with a brand new line-up. They present a programme based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, full of original new pieces and arrangements.
With: The Four Baritones:
Lars Niederstrasser, Simon Brew, Michael Jamieson, Niels Bijl, baritone saxophone
With thanks to Stadsherstel Amsterdam N.V.
 
Tue 17 Aug 8.00 PM
 

Ramsey Nasr en Amsterdam Ensemble Info
Venue: Pakhuis de Zwijger,  Piet Heinkade (publieksingang) 179  
Duration: 1 uur en 10 minuten
Ramsey Nasr and the Amsterdam Ensemble let themselves be seduced by Gustav Mahlers Fourth Symphony.
With: Amsterdam Ensemble:
Hanneke de Wit, soprano; Rosanne Philippens, violin; Michael Hesselink, clarinet; Julia Tom, cello; Eildert Beeftink, piano;
Ramsey Nasr, Poet Laureate

 
Tue 17 Aug 8.00 PM
 

Voices-in-Residence - VocaalLAB Info
Venue: Amstel Hotel,  Professor Tulpplein 1  
Duration: 1 hour
In Radio Quatch Vocaallab takes the audience along for a radio show that is like a whirlwind of bits of news, renaissance music, radio soap, noise, melancholy songs, pop tunes, opera and personal confession.
With: VocaalLAB:
Esther Kuiper, mezzo-soprano; Fanny Alofs, contralto; Arnout Lems, tenor; Tiemo Wang, baritone; Jacq Palinckx, compositions/guitars; Bert Palinckx, double bass; Geert Ingenhoven, sound/lighting.

 
Tue 17 Aug 9.30 PM
 

Het ritme van het bos! - SlagZin Info
Age: 4-9 jaar
Venue: Platanenhof,  Lauriergracht 101-103
Duration: 50 minutes
Inge, Bert and Tom are on their way to the other end of the forest, where adventure beckons, and a pirate takes you along on his ship amongst the trees. The children learn about the beauty, but also about the dangers of the forest. Everything there has its rythm: the tree trunks, a box of chocolate sprinkles, even a banana. Stimulates the imagination.
With:  Glenn Liebaut, percussion; Job van Duijnhoven, percussion; Nynke Borgman, actress

 
Wed 18 Aug 11.00 AM
 
Wed 18 Aug 2.00 PM
 

Carré - Valentina Tóth, piano Info
Venue: Carré,  Amstel 115
Duration: 1 hour
Valentina Tóth plays music that flows, from Bach to Moszkovszki. Countertenor Gerben van der Werf sings early music.
With: Valentina Tóth, piano; Gerben van der Werf, countertenor; tba, harpsichord
This concert is part of the 'Windkracht 12' series, in collaboration with Kunst & Cultuur Drenthe
 
Wed 18 Aug 12.00 PM
 

Westerkerkkinderconcert Info
Venue: Westerkerk,  Westermarkt  
Duration: 1 hour
The carillon is a mysterious instrument. You can never see the person playing it, perched high up in his tower as he is. But Boudewijn Zwart takes the journey down. He brings his rolling carillon with him and parks it right in the nave of the Westerkerk. Now you can see what he normally does up high in the tower. And, you can make some music yourself as well ... with the help of church organist Jos van der Kooy.
With: Boudewijn Zwart, carillon, Jos van der Kooy, organ
In collaboration with the Duyschot Stichting Westerkerk
illegal reference: Admittance: free, no tickets required
 
Wed 18 Aug 1.00 PM

Monumentenwandeling Prinsengracht Info
Venue: Felix Meritis,  Keizersgracht 324  
Duration: approx. 2 hours
The Prinsengracht is the second longest canal in Amsterdam. You will be able to visit one of the houses.
With: Hans Tulleners, guide
Maximum of 25 people
 
Wed 18 Aug 2.00 PM
 

Youtube GCC-concert Info
Venue: Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam,  Oosterdokskade 143  
Duration: 1 hour
The winners of the Youtube Grachtenfestival Concervatorium Contest redeem their prize with a concert at Felix Meritis and a documentary made by Certo Productions.
With: RuneaS DUO: Simon Brew, saxophone; Andrey Nesterenko, piano; Marta Liébana Martínez, piano

 
Wed 18 Aug 2.00 PM
 

The Hague String Variations, strijksextet Info
Venue: IDTV,  Kraanspoor 50
Duration: 1 hour
The Hague String Variations present a programme inspired by the exhibition From Matisse to Malevich.
With: The Hague String Variations: Eva Stegeman, Clara Kim, violin; Veronika Lénártová, Hannah Shaw, viola; Adrien Chosson, Clotilde Lacroix, cello

 
Wed 18 Aug 3.30 PM
 

Openluchtconcert voor kleintjes Info
Age: 0 - 6 jaar
Venue: Tolhuistuin,  Buiksloterweg 5  
Duration: 1 hour
Musicians appear from nowhere. On the stage, in the alcove, on the grass, behind the tree ... I can hear with my little ear ...
With: Musicians of Memorabele Momenten Foundation
Garden opens at 15.30
 
Wed 18 Aug 4.00 PM
 

GF-prijs Info
Venue: Felix Meritis,  Keizersgracht 324  
The award ceremony of the Grachtenfestival Prize. Which young talents will get the chance to perform in St Petersburg next year?
With: 

illegal reference: Admittance: free, no tickets required (full = full)
 
Wed 18 Aug 5.00 PM

Tuinconcert Pulitzer - Antonín Kwartet Info
Venue: Hotel Pulitzer,  Prinsengracht 315-331  
Duration: 1 hour
Concert package in the courtyard of the Hotel Pulitzer. Starting off with drinks, followed by the young Antonin Quartet and a barbecue tasting to top it all off.
With: Antonín Quartet: Ruña ’t Hart, violin; Shin Sihan, violin; Robin van Gameren, viola; Amke te Wies, cello
This concert is sponsored by the Koninklijke Nederlandse Toonkunstenaars Vereniging
 
Wed 18 Aug 5.00 PM
 

Water Music - Combattimento Consort Amsterdam Info
Venue: Felix Meritis,  Keizersgracht 324  
Duration: 1 hour
A première: the original version of the Water Music played on the canal in front of Felix Meritis
With: Combattimento Consort Amsterdam conducted by Jan Willem de Vriend

illegal reference: Admittance: free, no tickets required
 
Wed 18 Aug 6.00 PM

Mozart en Salieri Info
Venue: Museum Van Loon,  Keizersgracht 672
Duration: 45 minutes
'Opera in the Canal Garden' of the Museum van Loon presents the one act opera 'Mozart and Salieri' by Rimski-Korsakov
With: Jean-Léon Klostermann, tenor; Marc Pantus, bass-baritone; Jeroen Sarphati, piano/direction
Op zaterdag 21 augustus is er een extra voorstelling van 'Mozart en Salieri' om 15.00 uur in Museum van Loon. Voor deze voorstelling zijn nog kaarten beschikbaar via deze website, de Grachtenfestivalkassa (Keizersgracht 324) en de AUB Ticketshop (Leidseplein 26)
 
Wed 18 Aug 7.30 PM
 
Thu 19 Aug 5.00 PM
 
Thu 19 Aug 7.30 PM
 
Fri 20 Aug 5.00 PM
 
Fri 20 Aug 7.30 PM
 
Sat 21 Aug 3.00 PM
 
Sat 21 Aug 5.00 PM
 
Sat 21 Aug 7.30 PM
 
Sun 22 Aug 5.30 PM
 
Sun 22 Aug 7.30 PM
 

Amsterdam Tuba Quartet Info
Venue: Museum Werf 't Kromhout,  Ingang Kruithuisstraat
Duration: 1 hour
Tuba Quartet formed by Concertgebouworkest tuba player Perry Hoogendijk for last year's Grachtenfestival. Back due to popular demand.
With: Amsterdam Tuba Quartet:
Frans Aert Burghgraef and Gerd Wensink, tenor tuba; Perry Hoogendijk and David Kutz, bass tuba.
With thanks to Stadsherstel Amsterdam N.V.

This concert will be recorded by Concertzender and broadcast at a later date.

 
Wed 18 Aug 8.00 PM
 

The Hague String Variations, strijksextet Info
Venue: Hermitage Amsterdam,  Nieuwe Keizersgracht 1  
Duration: 1 hour
The Hague String Variations present a programme inspired by the exhibition From Matisse to Malevich.
With: The Hague String Variations: Eva Stegeman, Clara Kim, violin; Veronika Lénártová, Hannah Shaw, viola; Adrien Chosson, Clotilde Lacroix, cello

 
Wed 18 Aug 8.00 PM
 

Voices-in-Residence - Wishful Singing Info
Venue: Amstel Hotel,  Professor Tulpplein 1  
Duration: 1 hour
Winners of the Audience Award at the Leipzig International A Capella Contest perform some old folk songs about mermaids and water nymphs that drag innocent souls down to the deep undercurrents of the sea...
With: Wishful Singing:
Anne-Christine Wemekamp, soprano; Suzanne Verburg, mezzo-soprano, Marjolein Verburg, mezzo-soprano; Annemiek van der Ven, first contralto; Marjolein Stots, second contralto

 
Wed 18 Aug 9.30 PM
 

Remy van Kesteren, harp Info
Venue: Tassenmuseum Hendrikje,  Herengracht 573
Duration: 1 hour
Many times a prize-winner himself, now also running his own international harp contest in Utrecht; Remy van Kesteren plays solo in the Tassenmuseum.
With: Remy van Kesteren, harp

 
Thu 19 Aug 11.00 AM
 
Thu 19 Aug 1.00 PM
 

Sail Kindertent - Memo Info
Venue: Bogortuin Prov. N-H Kinderpodium,  Java eiland
Duration: 1 hour
In a tent amidst the towering Tall Ships the artists of Memorable Moments present a musical circus for the little ones
With: Stichting Memorabele Momenten
Door de verwachte drukte tijdens Sail raden wij u aan ruimschoots op tijd, en met het openbaar vervoer te komen.
illegal reference: Admittance: free, no tickets required (full = full)
 
Thu 19 Aug 11.00 AM
Fri 20 Aug 11.00 AM

Carré - Sebes Ensemble, klarinettrio Info
Venue: Carré,  Amstel 115
Duration: 1 hour
Featuring the world première of a new piece by Gijs van Dijk, written especially for the Sebes Ensemble.
With: Sebes Ensemble: Romana Porumb, violin; Rolinka Niers, clarinet; Johanan Havinga, piano
This concert is part of the 'Windkracht 12' series, in collaboration with Kunst & Cultuur Drenthe
 
Thu 19 Aug 12.00 PM
 

Van der Kooy en Wout Oosterkamp, bariton Info
Venue: Westerkerk,  Westermarkt  
Duration: 1 hour
Daily at 13.00, a series of concerts at the Westerkerk with organist Jos van der Kooy and guests.
With: Jos van der Kooy, organ and Wout Oosterkamp, baritone
In collaboration with the Duyschot Stichting Westerkerk
illegal reference: Admittance: free, no tickets required
 
Thu 19 Aug 1.00 PM

Jazz-les met Peter Beets Info
Venue: Amstel Hotel,  Professor Tulpplein 1  
Duration: ca. 3 uur, inclusief pauze(s)
Three classically trained singers go light... Coached by Peter Beets, they will sing jazz standards from The Great American Songbook, such as Sweet Georgia Brown, Georgia On My Mind, As Times Go By, Summertime, Take The A Train, Fly Me To The Moon and Moon River.
With: The Peter Beets Trio: Frans van Geest, double bass; Gijs Dijkhuizen, drums; Peter Beets, piano; Karin Strobos, mezzo-soprano; Madieke Marjon, mezzo-soprano; Erik Slik, tenor

 
Thu 19 Aug 1.30 PM
 

Monumentenfietstocht Info
Venue: Felix Meritis,  Keizersgracht 324  
Duration: approx. 2 hours
Cycling tour through the centre of Amsterdam, passing historical canal houses where once lived famous composers and musicians. Find the musical instruments in the facades. Plus a chance to view the interior of one of the most important houses.
With: Hans Tulleners, guide
Bring your own bike!
Maximum of 15 people

 
Thu 19 Aug 2.00 PM
 

Joanna Wronko, viool, Frank van de Laar, piano & gus Info
Venue: Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam,  Oosterdokskade 143  
Duration: 1 hour
Both in their lives and their work Schumann and Brahms shared a great love for Clara Schumann
With: Joanna Wronko, Frank van de Laar & Guests: Joanna Wronko, violin; Mikhail Zemtsov, viola; Pepijn Meeuws, cello; Frank van de Laar, piano
Door de verwachte drukte tijdens Sail raden wij u aan ruimschoots op tijd, en met het openbaar vervoer te komen.
 
Thu 19 Aug 2.00 PM
 

Darius Ensemble Info
Venue: Felix Meritis,  Keizersgracht 324  
Duration: 1 hour
In Schönberg's melodrama Pierrot Lunaire, the protagonist brings us 21 poems in which he speaks about love, life, crime, violence and homecoming.
With: Darius Ensemble: Barbara Kozelj, Sprechstimme; Romana Goumare, flute/piccolo; Teije Hylkema, cello; Mirsa Adami, piano; Arjan Woudenberg, clarinet/bass clarinet; Cecilia Bernardini, violin/viola

 
Thu 19 Aug 4.00 PM
 

Stellenbosch University String Quartet Info
Venue: Zuid-Afrika Huis,  Keizersgracht 141
Duration: 1 hour
New string quartet from South-Africa play a programme featuring the world première of a piece by their own viola player, titled UnderCurrent
With: Stellenbosch University String Quartet: Annien van der Linde, violin; Petrus Coetzee, violin, Jan-Hendrik Harley, viola; Joachim Müller-Crépon, cello

 
Thu 19 Aug 4.00 PM
 

Zemtsov Altvioolkwartet Info
Venue: Museum Werf 't Kromhout,  Ingang Kruithuisstraat
Duration: 1 hour
Scintillating virtuosity and an undercurrent of melancholy in this programme by the Zemtsov family viola quartet
With: Zemtsov Viola Quartet:
Dana Zemtsov, Mikhail Zemtsov, Julia Dinerstein, Alexander Zemtsov
With thanks to Stadsherstel Amsterdam N.V.
 
Thu 19 Aug 8.00 PM
 

Architectuurrondvaart Westelijk IJ Info
Venue: Westerkerk,  Westermarkt  
Duration: 1,5 hours
Following the currents of the waters of the IJ. The festival theme UnderCurrent features in the boat trips on the river IJ, in the sense of the current of the waters. We're being led along by the currents to the western part of the IJ, and the Western Islands. Which currents or schools of architecture can be found in the Western Docks, at the Silodam, the Western Islands and Overhoeks? Wendeline Dijkman, the Gebouwengids, explains all about these and other currents and trends at the banks of the IJ.
With: Wendeline Dijkman, guide

 
Thu 19 Aug 8.00 PM
 
Fri 20 Aug 8.00 PM
 

Portugese Synagoge - trombonekwartet Info
Venue: Portugese Synagoge,  Mr. Visserplein 3  
Duration: 1 hour
Sweelinck to Summertime - enjoy new sounds and old faves, from 1600 up to the present day, molded in modern brass
With: Trombone Quartet: Quirijn van den Bijlaard, Bart Claessens, Victor Belmonte, Mark Boonstra

 
Thu 19 Aug 8.00 PM
 

Voices-in-Residence - Presentatie Jazz-les Info
Venue: Amstel Hotel,  Professor Tulpplein 1  
Duration: 1 hour
Three classically trained singers show the public what they've picked up from pianist Beets' jazz workshop, performing a number of jazz standards from The Great American Songbook
With: Trio Peter Beets:
Frans van Geest, double bass; Gijs Dijkhuizen, drums; Peter Beets, piano

Karin Strobos, mezzo-soprano; Madieke Marjon, mezzo-soprano; Erik Slik, tenor

 
Thu 19 Aug 9.30 PM
 

Rietkwintet Pentatiek Info
Venue: huis Marseille,  Keizersgracht 401
Duration: 1 hour
Pentatiek were originally inspired by the Calefax Reed Quintet, but have developed their own unique style. Here they will play a programme about summer love.
With: Reed Quintet Pentatiek: Benno Simonis, oboe; Margreet van der Molen, clarinet; Anne Groenewege, saxophone; Fabiola Hallen, bassoon; Marij van Gorkom, bass clarinet

 
Fri 20 Aug 11.00 AM
 
Fri 20 Aug 1.00 PM
 

Carré - Borealis Brass Quintet Info
Venue: Carré,  Amstel 115
Duration: 1 hour
Brass Quintet that is as colourful as the natural wonder it's named after. With music from Bach to the Beatles.
With: Borealis Brass Quintet: Saleem Khan, trumpet; Frank Bos, trumpet; Rolf Verbeek, horn; Wilbert Zwier, trombone; Stefan de Groot, bass tuba
This concert is part of the 'Windkracht 12' series, in collaboration with Kunst & Cultuur Drenthe
 
Fri 20 Aug 12.00 PM
 

Van der Kooy en Claire Munting, mezzosopraan Info
Venue: Westerkerk,  Westermarkt  
Duration: 1 hour
Daily at 13.00, a series of concerts at the Westerkerk with organist Jos van der Kooy and guests.
With: Jos van der Kooy, organ and Claire Munting, mezzo-soprano
I.s.m. De Duyschot Stichting Westerkerk
illegal reference: Admittance: free, no tickets required
 
Fri 20 Aug 1.00 PM

Monumentenwandeling Negen straatjes Info
Venue: Felix Meritis,  Keizersgracht 324  
Duration: approx. 2 hours
Historical building specialist Hans Tulleners leads you through 'The Nine Streets' that connect the four main canals. They are Ree-, Harten-, Beren-, Wolven-, Oude Spiegel-, Run- and Huidenstraat, the Gasthuismolensteeg and the Wijde Heisteeg. Most of these streets date from the beginning of the seventeenth century. Inconspicuous alleyways and small listed buildings, many of which were built as shops and are still in use as such, reveal their hidden treasures.

With: Hans Tulleners, guide
Maximum of 25 people
 
Fri 20 Aug 2.00 PM
 

Ambtswoning - Fancy Fiddlers Info
Venue: Ambtswoning,  Herengracht 502  
Duration: 1 hour
String ensemble the Fancy Fiddlers have put their summer break in Switzerland to good use, studying intensively for the new season's programme!
With: Fancy Fiddlers conducted by Coosje Wijzenbeek


 
Fri 20 Aug 2.00 PM
 
Fri 20 Aug 4.00 PM
 

Marijje van Stralen, sopraan en Verso, duo panfluit en gitaar Info
Venue: Geelvinck Hinlopen Huis,  Keizersgracht 633
Duration: 1 hour
Panpipes, guitar and vocals; an extraordinary combination that adds new colour to these Spanish songs.
With: Marijje van Stralen, soprano; Verso: Matthijs Koene, panpipes; Stefan Gerritsen, guitar

 
Fri 20 Aug 3.00 PM
 
Fri 20 Aug 5.00 PM
 

Sail Jongerenpodium - Jazz Juniors Info
Venue: Jongereneiland: 5 HarboursCityTour, 
Duration: 40 minuten
The Jazz Juniors of the Amsterdam Music Academy strutt their stuff with Peter Guidi conducting
With: Jazz Juniors conducted by Peter Guidi
Door de verwachte drukte tijdens Sail raden wij u aan ruimschoots op tijd, en met het openbaar vervoer te komen.
illegal reference: Admittance: free, no tickets required (full = full)
 
Fri 20 Aug 6.00 PM

De Nacht van... OnderStroom Info
Venue: Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ,  Piet Heinkade 1
Duration: approx. 3 hours
A whole evening with The voice of the Whale, the Trout Quintet, John Dowland's Flow my Tears and jazz from Chopin with Peter Beets on piano.
With: Daria van de Bercken, piano; Rosanne Philippens, violin; Sjaan Oomen, violin; Michael Gieler, viola; Maartje-Maria den Herder, cello; Matthew Midgley, double bass; Romana Goumare, flute; André Morsch, baritone; Israel Golani, lute/baroque guitar; Peter Beets Quartet: Joe Cohn, guitar; Reuben Rogers, double bass; Greg Hutchinson, drums; Peter Beets, piano

'De Nacht van... OnderStroom' is sponsored by Friesland Bank. Due to SAIL 2010 access to the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ is restricted. Please allow for extra travel time and use public transport.
 
Fri 20 Aug 8.00 PM
 

EnAccord Strijkkwartet en Nicolas Callot, piano Info
Venue: Felix Meritis,  Keizersgracht 324  
Duration: 1 hour
Experience the unbridled joy of Schumann's Piano Quintet, Opus 44.
With: EnAccord String Quartet; Nicolas Callot, piano

 
Fri 20 Aug 8.00 PM
 

Westerkerk - Waar is het orgel? Info
Age: vanaf 4 jaar
Venue: Westerkerk,  Westermarkt  
Duration: continuous, very 30 minutes
Where is the organ? Together with the organist children can go in search 0f the church organ, in groups of a maximum of eight children. Children only!
With: Jos van der Kooy, organ
In collaboration with the Duyschot Stichting Westerkerk
illegal reference: Admittance: free, tickets required, available at the Festival Office Box or AUB Ticketshop
 
Sat 21 Aug 10.00 AM
Sat 21 Aug 10.30 AM
Sat 21 Aug 11.00 AM
Sat 21 Aug 11.30 AM

NDSM-werfdag - Berlage Saxophone Quartet Info
Venue: Skatepark Amsterdam,  NDSM-werf tt Neveritaweg 15a
Duration: 1 hour
Hit the wooden slopes ot the indoor skate park at the NDSM wharf, where the Berlage Saxophone Quartet will skate with notes
With: Berlage Saxophone Quartet: Lars Niederstrasser, soprano saxophone; Peter Vigh, alto saxophone; Kirstin Niederstrasser, tenor saxophone; Eva van Grinsven, baritone saxophone
Visitors who would like to attend all concerts at the NDSM wharf can purchase a day ticket for € 35 only, with lunch and a free drink included. Tickets can be purchased through the 'Arrangements' page.
 
Sat 21 Aug 10.30 AM
 

Beatbox workshop Info
Age: 12-16 jaar
Venue: Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam,  Oosterdokskade 143  
Duration: workshop (10.30 uur) 1 uur + presentatie (12.30 uur) 30 minuten
Beatbox master OwnSkool teaches you the tricks of the trade in a workshop that will be rounded off with a performance on stage.
With: Richard Martens aka OwnSkool, beatbox
You need to register through kassa@grachtenfestival.nl (before Monday 16 August).
You will be sent your ticket. Registering is taking part!
Minimum of 4, maximum of 16 participants.

illegal reference: Admittance: free, tickets required
 
Sat 21 Aug 10.30 AM
Sat 21 Aug 12.30 PM

Huis, Tuin- en Dakterrasconcerten Info
All concerts are performed by prize winners of (inter)national contests. The locations will remain secret until 21 August.
Duration: 45 minutes
illegal reference: Admittance: free, tickets required, available from 9am on at the Festival Office Box at Felix Meritis on the day of the concert
 
Concert 1 en 9
Piano duo Lestari Scholtes & Gwylim Janssens winners of the Vriendenkrans Concours/Het Debuut 2010
Sat 21 Aug 11.00 AM
Sat 21 Aug 12.15 PM
Concert 2 en 10
Boglárka Erdös, Maxime Gulikers, Caspar Horsch, violin, first, second and third prize winners Iordens Viooldagen 2010 Tsjaikovski, Telemann, Sibelius, Loevendie, Bloch, Brahms
Sat 21 Aug 11.00 AM
Sat 21 Aug 12.15 PM
Concert 3 en 11
Lonneke Lenferink Jazzduo, winner Nederlands Jazzvocalisten Concours 2009
Sat 21 Aug 11.00 AM
Sat 21 Aug 12.15 PM
Concert 4 en 12
Dana Zemtsov, viola, winner of the Avond van de Jonge Musicus 2010 Kreisler, Bloch, Bizet/Waxman
Sat 21 Aug 11.00 AM
Sat 21 Aug 12.15 PM
Concert 5 en 13
Svenja Staats, violin, winner second prize Prinses Christina Concours West 2, Haarlem Ramon van Engelenhoven, piano, winner first prize Prinses Christina Concours West 2, Haarlem Saint-Saëns, Prokofjev
Sat 21 Aug 11.00 AM
Sat 21 Aug 12.15 PM
Concert 6 en 14
An De Ridder, soprano, selected for the First Round of the IVC 2010
Sat 21 Aug 11.00 AM
Sat 21 Aug 12.15 PM
Concert 7 en 15
Ryu Cipris, flute, winner Benelux Fluitconcours 2010 Schubert, Denisov, Barber
Sat 21 Aug 11.00 AM
Sat 21 Aug 12.15 PM
Concert 8 en 16
Ingeborg Christophersen, recorder, winner Norwegian Toneprisen 2009 Christophersen, le Thière, Gahrn; Christensen; Palestrina; von Schmelzer; Krähmer
Sat 21 Aug 11.00 AM
Sat 21 Aug 12.15 PM

NDSM-werfdag - Bach on the Boat: Ysaÿe Trio Info
Venue: geWoonboot,  NDSM-werf - tt Neveritaweg 35
Duration: approx. 20 minutes
Float along on the waves of the IJ with Bach and Beethoven, performed by this young string trio.
With: Ysaÿe Trio: Rada Ovcharova, violin; Emlyn Stam, viola; Willem Stam, cello
Visitors who would like to attend all concerts at the NDSM wharf can purchase a day ticket for € 35 only, with lunch and a free drink included. Tickets can be purchased through the 'Arrangements' page.
 
Sat 21 Aug 11.00 AM
 
Sat 21 Aug 11.45 AM
 

NDSM-werfdag - Bach in the Box: Wijnand Hulst Info
Venue: Opgewekt Container,  NDSM-werf - tt Neveritaweg 35
Duration: approx. 20 minutes
Enjoy this intimate concert: Bach's third cello suite, just for you.
With: Wijnand Hulst, cello
Visitors who would like to attend all concerts at the NDSM wharf can purchase a day ticket for € 35 only, with lunch and a free drink included. Tickets can be purchased through the 'Arrangements' page.
 
Sat 21 Aug 11.45 AM
 
Sat 21 Aug 12.30 PM
 

the GoOzer Info
Venue: Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam,  Oosterdokskade 143  
Duration: 45 minutes
A striking personality at this year's Grachtenfestival is 'the GoOzer'. His act defies description, but attracts an enthusiastic crowd worldwide. Come and see the final lap of the GoOzer - Europe Tour #1 and, in the words of the GoOzer himself, be GoOzed.
With: Karel Bredenhorst, cello
Door de verwachte drukte tijdens Sail raden wij u aan ruimschoots op tijd, en met het openbaar vervoer te komen.
illegal reference: Admittance: free, no tickets required
 
Sat 21 Aug 11.45 AM

Carré - Nicolas van Poucke Info
Venue: Carré,  Amstel 115
Duration: 1 hour
Pianist Nicolas van Poucke delivers an imaginative rendition of Bach, Schumann and Liszt.
With: Nicolas van Poucke, piano
This concert is part of the 'Windkracht 12' series, in collaboration with Kunst & Cultuur Drenthe
 
Sat 21 Aug 12.00 PM
 

Van der Kooy en Eleonore Pameijer, fluit Info
Venue: Westerkerk,  Westermarkt  
Duration: 1 hour
Daily at 13.00, a series of concerts at the Westerkerk with organist Jos van der Kooy and guests.
With: Jos van der Kooy, organ and Eleonore Pameijer, flute

In collaboration with the Duyschot Stichting Westerkerk
illegal reference: Admittance: free, no tickets required
 
Sat 21 Aug 1.00 PM

NDSM-werfdag - Bach on the Boat: Sax & Stix Info
Venue: geWoonboot,  NDSM-werf - tt Neveritaweg 35
Duration: approx. 20 minutes
Prepare to be bowled over by Bach's most famous classics in a whole new form. Saxophone and marimba rediscover the timeless beauty of these works that are still ranked amongst Bach's most popular favourites.
With: Sax & Stix: Eva van Grinsven, saxophone; Ramon Lormans, marimba
Visitors who would like to attend all concerts at the NDSM wharf can purchase a day ticket for € 35 only, with lunch and a free drink included. Tickets can be purchased through the 'Arrangements' page.
 
Sat 21 Aug 1.30 PM
 
Sat 21 Aug 2.15 PM
 

Monumentenwandeling Leidsegracht Info
Venue: Felix Meritis,  Keizersgracht 324  
Duration: approx. 2 hours
The city centre of Amsterdam has often been compared to a spider's web. The simile is conjured up by the many connecting streets and canals crossing the main canals. Up until 1660 the Leidsegracht formed the boundary of the city. Over the last 350 years this beautiful canal has remained a residential area. Today we will walk along the whole lengh of this canal.
With: Hans Tulleners, guide
Maximum of 25 people
 
Sat 21 Aug 2.00 PM
 

Sail Kindertent - Opera Tralala Info
Age: vanaf 3 jaar
Venue: Bogortuin Prov. N-H Kinderpodium,  Java eiland
Duration: 40 minuten
Roos en het rengras: Bright and bubbly opera with music by Mozart that takes the little ones on an exciting journey in a small boat on the big waves.
With: Opera Tralala:
Pauline Verburg, mezzo-soprano; Angus van Grevenbroek, baritone; Anke Anderson, harp; Jannie van der Leer, script; Dieuweke van Reij, sets and costumes; Lou Vos, direction; Vincent Beune, lighting
Door de verwachte drukte tijdens Sail raden wij u aan ruimschoots op tijd, en met het openbaar vervoer te komen.
illegal reference: Admittance: free, no tickets required (full = full)
 
Sat 21 Aug 2.00 PM

OBA - Jazz Juniors Info
Venue: Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam,  Oosterdokskade 143  
Duration: 1 hour
The Jazz Juniors of the Amsterdam Music Academy strutt their stuff with Peter Guidi conducting
With: Jazz Juniors conducted by Peter Guidi
Door de verwachte drukte tijdens Sail raden wij u aan ruimschoots op tijd, en met het openbaar vervoer te komen.
illegal reference: Admittance: free, no tickets required
 
Sat 21 Aug 2.00 PM

Alumni Internationale Masterclass Apeldoorn Info
Venue: Noorderkerk,  Noordermarkt 48
Duration: 1 hour
The International Masterclass Apeldoorn celebrates its twentieth anniversary. Every summer cellist Colin Carr and violinist Philippe Graffin amongst others coach international top talent. Five former graduates come together to play Schubert's String Quintet.
With: Cécile Gouder de Beauregard, violin; Elvira van Groningen, violin; Mariko Hara, viola; Evelien Prakke, cello; Steven Bourne, cello
This concert is part of the 'Windkracht 12' series, in collaboration with Kunst & Cultuur Drenthe
 
Sat 21 Aug 2.00 PM
 

Beagle-project - met Metropole Orkest Info
Venue: Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ,  Piet Heinkade 1
Duration: 2,5 hrs, with intermission
First part 45 minutes of music. After the break 90 minutes of film documentary.
(A public screening and performance at 15.00; private performance and screening at 11.00 and 20.00)
With: Metropole Orkest conducted by Hamish McKeich
Due to SAIL 2010 access to the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ is restricted.
Please allow for extra travel time and use public transport.

 
Sat 21 Aug 2.30 PM
 
Sat 21 Aug 6.30 PM
 

NDSM-werfdag - Frasulando Info
Venue: Motive Gallery,  Ms. van Riemsdijkweg 41 a
Duration: 1 hour
Fusion of Russian and South-American music, combining flute, viola and guitar.
With: Frasulando: Felicia van den End, Irina Kulikova, Emlyn Stam

Visitors who would like to attend all concerts at the NDSM wharf can purchase a day ticket for € 35 only, with lunch and a free drink included. Tickets can be purchased through the 'Arrangements' page.
 
Sat 21 Aug 2.30 PM
 

NDSM-werfdag - Bach in the Box: Duo Van Amsterdam Info
Venue: Opgewekt Container,  NDSM-werf - tt Neveritaweg 35
Duration: approx. 20 minutes
The Van Amsterdam siblings play Bach, as well as Vivaldi, Piazzolla and Zubitsky, on violin and accordion.
With: Jeanine van Amsterdam, violin; Vincent van Amsterdam, accordion
Visitors who would like to attend all concerts at the NDSM wharf can purchase a day ticket for € 35 only, with lunch and a free drink included. Tickets can be purchased through the 'Arrangements' page.
 
Sat 21 Aug 2.45 PM
 
Sat 21 Aug 3.30 PM
 

Odyssey Pianotrio Info
Venue: Keizersgracht 606,  Keizersgracht 606
Duration: 1 hour
The newly founded Odyssey Piano Trio has its first public appearance at the Grachtenfestival.
With: Odyssey Piano Trio:
Grace Kim, piano; Quirine Scheffers, violin; Teije Hylkema, cello

 
Sat 21 Aug 4.00 PM
 
Sat 21 Aug 6.00 PM
 

NDSM-werfdag - Genetic Choir in de Lasloods Info
Venue: Lasloods, MediaWharf bv,  NDSM-werf tt Neveritaweg 1-5
Duration: 1 hour
Concert and workshop in one. Thomas Johanssen and his Genetic choir will invite the audience to take part in the concert. Everyone is invited, you do not need to have any experience with improvisation. And you don't need to be talented, clever or original. Singing along you will be co-creating the Lasloods Symphony.
With: The Genetic Choir conducted by Thomas Johannsen
Visitors who would like to attend all concerts at the NDSM wharf can purchase a day ticket for € 35 only, with lunch and a free drink included. Tickets can be purchased through the 'Arrangements' page.
 
Sat 21 Aug 4.00 PM
 

Kinderprinsengrachtconcert Info
Venue: Hotel Pulitzer,  Prinsengracht 315-331  
Duration: 45 minutes
Young classical talent and popular Dutch artists perform with the JeugdOrkest Nederland and Edwin Schimscheimer's band.
With: 
If you want to attend the concert, please apply at kinderprinsengracht.avro.nl. Broadcast by Z@pp at 17.45.
illegal reference: Admittance: free, no tickets required
 
Sat 21 Aug 4.45 PM

Prinsengrachtconcert Info
Venue: Hotel Pulitzer,  Prinsengracht 315-331  
Duration: approx. 2,5 hours
Reed Quintet Calefax opens, famous French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet headlines at the pontoon in front of the Pulitzer Hotel.
With: Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano
Live broadcast of the main programme on Dutch channel Nederland 2 at 21.30.
illegal reference: Admittance: There are no tickets available for the pontoon. You can listen to the concert from the quays of the Prinsengracht or from the water in your own boat. free
 
Sat 21 Aug 8.00 PM

Opera-avond door Opera Trionfo Info
Venue: Felix Meritis,  Keizersgracht 324  
Duration: 1 hour
An evening filled with the singers' favourite aria's, staged by Pepijn Cladder
With: Simone Riksman, soprano; Sonja Volten, soprano; Rea Kost, mezzo-soprano; Francis van Broekhuysen, mezzo-soprano; Erik Slik, tenor; Niklaus Kost, bass-baritone; ntb, piano; Pepijn Cladder, director

 
Sat 21 Aug 8.00 PM
 

Live-televisie-concert Info
Venue: Felix Meritis,  Keizersgracht 324  
Duration: 1 hour
Too crowded for you outside at the Prinsengracht? You can watch the main programme of the Prinsengrachtconcert on the big screen at Felix Meritis.
With: 

illegal reference: Admittance: free, tickets required, available at the Festival Office Box or AUB Ticketshop
 
Sat 21 Aug 9.30 PM

Architectuurrondvaart Binnenstad Info
Venue: Leidseplein,  t.o. Amsterdam American hotel
Duration: 1,5 hours
Back to the origins of the Amsterdam grachtengordel, the concentric belt of canals.
With: Wendeline Dijkman, de Gebouwengids
I.s.m. Canal Company
 
Sun 22 Aug 11.00 AM
 
Sun 22 Aug 1.00 PM
 
Sun 22 Aug 3.00 PM
 

Tall Ship - Ysaÿe Trio Info
Venue: Tall Ships,  Piet Heinkade, Passenger Terminal
Duration: 30 minutes
The UnderCurrent in Mozarts string tio are the Adagio and Fuga by Bach. The Ysaÿe Trio will also play the Beethoven trio.
With: Ysaÿe Trio: Rada Ovcharova, violin; Emlyn Stam, viola; Willem Stam, cello
Door de verwachte drukte tijdens Sail raden wij u aan ruimschoots op tijd, en met het openbaar vervoer te komen.
illegal reference: Admittance: free, no tickets required (full = full)
 
Sun 22 Aug 11.00 AM
Sun 22 Aug 12.30 PM

Tall Ship - Van Amsterdam Info
Venue: Tall Ships,  Piet Heinkade, Passenger Terminal
Duration: 30 minutes
Following the currents. Violin and accordion duo play a varied programme with pieces by Piazzolla, Vivaldi and Corelli.
With: Jeanine van Amsterdam, violin; Vincent van Amsterdam, accordion
Door de verwachte drukte tijdens Sail raden wij u aan ruimschoots op tijd, en met het openbaar vervoer te komen.
illegal reference: Admittance: free, no tickets required (full = full)
 
Sun 22 Aug 11.00 AM
Sun 22 Aug 12.30 PM

Tall Ship - Lonneke Lenferink Jazzduo Info
Venue: Tall Ships,  Piet Heinkade, Passenger Terminal
Duration: 30 minutes
The Lonneke Lenferink jazzduo team up with saxophone player Jacco van Santen. They will play a contemporary take on jazz standards, arranged by Klaas-Jelmer Sixma; and some contemporary pieces.
With: Lonneke Lenferink, vocals; Klaas-Jelmer Sixma, guitar; Jacco van Santen, saxophone
Door de verwachte drukte tijdens Sail raden wij u aan ruimschoots op tijd, en met het openbaar vervoer te komen.
illegal reference: Admittance: free, no tickets required (full = full)
 
Sun 22 Aug 11.00 AM
Sun 22 Aug 12.30 PM

Danielle Buizer Info
Venue: Felix Meritis,  Keizersgracht 324  
Duration: 1 hour
Solo programme with three Bach suites played by cellist Danielle Buizer
With: Danielle Buizer, cello
Dit concert maakt deel uit van de serie 'Windkracht 12', i.s.m. Kunst & Cultuur Drenthe
 
Sun 22 Aug 11.00 AM
 

Carré - Frommermann Info
Venue: Carré,  Amstel 115
Duration: 1 hour
Frommermann celebrate their 5th anniversary at the Grachtenfestival. Where else?
With: Frommermann

 
Sun 22 Aug 12.00 PM
 

Monumentenwandeling Leliegracht Info
Venue: Felix Meritis,  Keizersgracht 324  
Duration: approx. 2 hours
The Leliegracht dates from 1612. It's one of the canals connecting the main canals. Following the example of the Oude Leliestraat, it too was named after a house 'In de Witte Lelye' at the Singel. The canal runs from Herengracht to Prinsengracht and has only 59 houses. The houses are built on smaller plots than on the main canals. Almost all of the canal houses at this intimate little canal have been restored, either by private people or by institutions that were set up to preserve the historical centre of Amsterdam.
With: Hans Tulleners, guide
Maximum of 25 people
 
Sun 22 Aug 2.00 PM
 

Ponton - Cello8ctet Amsterdam Info
Venue: Hotel Pulitzer,  Prinsengracht 315-331  
Duration: 1 hour
The regrouped Cello8tet plays a selection of its good old favourites. With Karin Stroobos, mezzo-soprano.
With: Cello8ctet Amsterdam; Karin Strobos, mezzo-soprano

illegal reference: Admittance: free, no tickets required
 
Sun 22 Aug 2.00 PM

Platanenhof - Roder Jongenskoor Info
Venue: Platanenhof,  Lauriergracht 101-103
Duration: 1 hour
'Surrounded by the Sea'. The Roder Jongenskoor perform songs from the British choral tradition.
With: Roder Jongenskoor conducted by Rintje te Wies; Sietze de Vries, piano
This concert is part of the 'Windkracht 12' series, in collaboration with Kunst & Cultuur Drenthe
 
Sun 22 Aug 2.00 PM
 

Leerorkest Info
Venue: Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam,  Oosterdokskade 143  
Duration: 1 hour
From 'Stripsody' to 'Peter and the Elephant', the Leerorkest performs with mezzo-soprano Tania Kross
With: Tania Kross, mezzo-soprano
Leerorkest, conducted by Kees van der Burg
Door de verwachte drukte tijdens Sail raden wij u aan ruimschoots op tijd, en met het openbaar vervoer te komen.
 
Sun 22 Aug 3.00 PM
 

Slotconcert - Marinierskapel Info
Venue: Hotel Pulitzer,  Prinsengracht 315-331  
Duration: 1 hour
This year's Grachtenfestival will conclude with the renowned Marinierskapel.
With: Dutch Royal Navy Marinierskapel conducted by Pieter Jansen

illegal reference: Admittance: free, no tickets required
 
Sun 22 Aug 4.30 PM
 

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