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A Firi Fu Fri
Fifty years of Surinamese independence: that calls for music that touches you deep inside. De Blazers and their guests take you to the colourful heart of Suriname, where rhythms, melodies and traditions come together in a musical celebration of freedom and solidarity.
New Year’s Concert 2026
Traditionally, the Nederlands Blazers Ensemble kicks of the new year with a grand musical feast from The Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. With unexpected guests, the most beautiful musical stories from all corners of the world and, of course, this year again the young winners of the composition competition. A sensual performance offering solidarity, hope, comfort and inspiration.
About the NBE
The Netherlands Wind Ensemble (NBE) is a group of musical adventurers who constantly explore the boundaries of music and performance, with the theatrical element playing a crucial role. Always on the lookout for surprising collaborations with musicians from diverse cultures and unique combinations with other disciplines, the NBE creates innovative programmes that surprise, move and challenge.
Social engagement is a high priority: the NBE regularly makes music for and with people in vulnerable positions and brings live music to places where it is rarely heard. As a cultural inspirer and talent developer, the NBE is committed to education: from introducing people to music to coaching young top talent. The essence of this is making music yourself, in our composition competition or as a player in jongNBE (regional). In this way, the NBE is working on the audience of the future and the musicians of tomorrow.
About NBE
New Year’s Concert 2026
jongNBE
The Young Netherlands Wind Ensemble, or jongNBE for short, is an ensemble of talented young musicians from Dutch conservatories, some of whom have already graduated, while others are still in the middle of their studies. The ensemble consists of 10 musicians (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, saxophone, (bass) trombone, percussion and double bass/bass guitar) and is coached by experienced musicians from the NBE. They can be part of jongNBE for two years. Playing in the jongNBE offers young musicians a fantastic learning experience in ensemble playing, programming and presentation. The jongNBE is the breeding ground for the Netherlands Wind Ensemble.
jongNBE performs at Kerkasiel Kampen
New Year’s Concert affected by budget cuts
Black Harmony sings A Busi
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