Beethoven 5 km

Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony will be performed in Flevopark in a striking arrangement for percussion, accordion, violin, cello, double bass, clarinet, and trombone—the musicians who together form the Grachtenfestival Ensemble 2026. A special arrangement was created for this occasion. Listening in the park is free of charge; those who would like to run along to the music will need a ticket.

Grachtenfestival Ensemble

The Grachtenfestival Ensemble 2026 was formed through an Open Call organised by the Grachtenfestival in collaboration with Amarte. Young musicians were selected to come together this summer and create a new ensemble. The group consists of clarinet, trombone, accordion, percussion, violin, cello, and double bass.

Throughout the festival, the musicians have collaborated on new repertoire and innovative concert formats in unexpected locations. Following this performance, they will reunite later in the festival for a special programme among the carnivorous plants at Pantar, the Tuinderij.

Musicians
Grachtenfestival Ensemble 

Livia Stefani violin

Emma Warmelink cello  

Roberto Sanhermelando Blanes double bass 

Miguel Ramos clarinet 

Maarten Combrink trombone 

Helena Sousa Estévez accordion 

João Sequeira percussion

In the run-up to the Beethoven 5 km, you will receive an email from us with further practical information.