American Roots

photo:Peter Lodder

The NBE delves deep into the heart of American music. Together with Native American singer Charly Lowry, a musical talent and descendant of the Tuscarora, the NBE explores the beauty of Native American culture, where people feel deeply connected to nature.

Also seeking our roots in nature was Philip Glass, whose music for the iconic film “Koyaanisqatsi,” adapted for the NBE, serves as a common thread throughout the program. In the language of the Hopi tribe, “koyaanisqatsi” means life out of balance. The film highlights the complex relationship between humans, nature, and technology.

Like a meandering river, the two musical landscapes flow together, supported by live projections from the brilliant visual artist Vincent Rang.

Based on an original idea by Bart Schneemann & Julian Schneemann.


Prior to each concert, an introduction to the performance is provided. The introduction is free, but for some venues, reservations may be required (see theater websites for more information).

when to see it

Het Ultieme Nieuwjaarsconcert (The Ultimate New Year’s Concert)

photo: Peter Lodder

  For over 50 years, the NBE has welcomed the new year with the festive New Year’s concerts from the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Over the.

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jongNBE – Lunch concerts

photo: Peter Lodder

This spring, jongNBE is touring the country again with their lunch concerts! Enjoy a musical intermezzo of your working day with the performance of our.

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In Hogere Sferen – Bach, Sufi & Pärt (In Higher Realms)

photo: Peter Lodder

As Sufism encourages unity and harmony, and connects Eastern and Western ideologies, in the program In Hogere Sferen – Bach, Sufi & Pärt (In Higher Realms).

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jongNBE – Schiermonnikoog Festival

photo: Melle Meivogel

The jongNBE has been a part of the Schiermonnikoog Festival program, an annual journey of discovery on Schiermonnikoog featuring young classical talent for years. This.

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De 9e (The 9th)

photo: Melle Meivogel

The ultimate symphony of peace and freedom: Beethoven’s Ninth. Beethoven was a rebel & rockstar of his time: artistically independent, he pushed the boundaries of.

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