Purcell goes celtic

photo:Peter Lodder

At first sight, the 17th-century British genius Henry Purcell, composer of fragile and tender Baroque music, does not seem to be able to fuse with rough Irish Celtic music. However, the NBE shows that it is possible indeed, together with three Irish heroes and music that touches the soul deeply: Robbie Walsh on bodhrán (Irish drum), vocalist Piaras Ó Lorcáin and Cian Smith on Uilleann pipes (Irish bagpipes).

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Stories from the East

The NBE is pulling out all the stops to offer you a unique opportunity, experiencing a new NBE-program with old friends: Stories from the East..

Read more 05-10-2023 t/m 18-10-2023

New Year’s Concert 2024

photo: Peter Lodder

The Nederlands Wind Ensemble’s New Year’s concerts are as inseparable from New Year’s Day as ski jumping and the Viennese waltz. A surprising musical celebration,.

Read more 31-12-2023 t/m 01-01-2024

Shostakovich+

photo: Peter Lodder

Artistic director Bart Schneemann talks about one of his great passions: Shostakovich’s 8th string quartet. What is the story behind the notes? Why is this.

Read more 25-01-2024 t/m 08-02-2024

Genesis (De Schepping) with Bart Moeyaert

BART MOEYAERT AUTHOR, NARRATOR Genesis (De Schepping) is the first installment of the succesful musical trilogy created by the Netherlands Wind Ensemble based on three of.

Read more 21-02-2024 t/m 28-02-2024

American Roots

photo: Peter Lodder

The NBE dives deep into the heart of American music. Together with Native American singer Pura Fé, musical phenomenon and descendant of the Tuscarora tribe,.

Read more 06-03-2024 t/m 10-03-2024

St Matthew Passion

As Bach’s St Matthew Passion resounds throughout the Netherlands in April, the NBE also makes a tradition of his much-praised and unique adaptation from 2022..

Read more 26-03-2024 t/m 29-03-2024

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