What makes ‘neoclassical’ music so popular? Do lovers of kind-meditative piano sounds have no patience for complicated or confrontational passages? Do they regard listening to music not as an adventure but as a refuge? Joep Beving is a good example of a musician who practices the neoclassical style. After the Dutch pianist gave up his […]
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Recognition for Alma Mahler’s music
When Alma Schindler (1879 – 1964) married Gustav Mahler (1860 – 1911), he imposed a huge restriction on her: in their marriage would only be room for one composer. It went without saying that he was that one; Gustav did not even bother to consider her work. Elise Caluwaerts is the first singer to record […]
Fountains in Friesland
The shortest and nicest route to Stavoren is by water. Not far from the Enkhuizen train station, you can board the ‘Bep Glasius’ three times a day, a slender white ferry that cuts through the waves of the IJsselmeer. On the other side of the lake, we see the Ice Age-created Red Cliff where the […]
Jopie Huisman’s Frisian Paradise
Upon entering the Jopie Huisman museum, I can see his rags immortalised in oil paint on the walls. My patience is tested by the lady behind the counter who first wants to tell me about a podcast following three disappeared paintings, the functioning of the audio tour, the possibility to vote for the promotion of […]
A look back on North Sea Jazz 2023
Friday 7 July The halls in Ahoy may have gotten larger, the crowds have increased more than proportionally. North Sea Jazz is as popular as ever and that means you have to think even more carefully about who you would like to see and hear in order not to end up in front of closed […]
David Bowie’s rock & roll suicide
Monday is not the best moment for a night out, but July 3, was an exception to that rule. Not only was the Hammersmith Apollo theatre sold out, in many cinemas across the world large audiences were watching 50th Ziggy Stardust anniversary show too. Exactly half a century ago, David Bowie closed his world tour […]