Classical music
NJO Muziekzomer
contemporary
5.8. - 21.8.2011
Apeldoorn, Nijmegen, Arnhem and other locations
Kaija Saariaho
Magnus Lindberg
Music of Kaija Saariaho, this year's composer-in-residence of The Dutch Orchestra and Ensemble Academy (NJO), is present widely in the Academy's summer concert series Muziekzomer. The impressive series also features works from Magnus Lindberg.
Wishful Singing with Finnish Music
contemporary classical
12.8.2011
Concertgebouw, Amsterdam
Olli Virtaperko
Eero Hämeenniemi
Jaakko Mäntyjärvi
Dutch vocal ensemble Wishful Singing will sing works by Eero Hämeenniemi, Olli Virtaperko and Jaakko Mäntyjärvi within their impressive concert repertoire.
Arttu Kataja in Orlando Paladino
baroque opera
2.9.2011
Festival van Vlaanderen, Brussels
Internationally renowned young baritone Arttu Kataja will feature as Licone/Caronte in a concert version of Joseph Haydn's opera Orlando Paladino. Kataja will be singing in a high-class company with René Jacobs conducting the Freiburger Barockorchester.
Santtu-Matias Rouvali
classical / contemporary
4.9.2011
Uitfestival, The Hague
Young and emerging conductor comet Santtu-Matias Rouvali made his debut in front of The Hague Philharmonic last year. Now he returns to conduct the orchestra with a preview of the forthcoming season's programme.
Karita Mattila
classical
20.9.2011
Bozar, Brussels
CONCERT CANCELLED
Karita Mattila, one of the most radiant and enchanting sopranos of our time, sings a striking programme with songs by Berg, Brahms, Debussy and Strauss. Mattila will be accompanied with pianist Martin Katz.
Saariaho Festival Den Haag
contemporary
6.10. - 8.10.2011
Saariaho Festival Den Haag
Kaija Saariaho
Petteri Iivonen
Virpi Räisänen-Midth
Hosted by the New European Ensemble, the festival presents a musical portrait of Kaija Saariho. Violinist Petteri Iivonen will play Saariaho's Graal théâtre and Virpi Räisänen-Midth willl sing her work Grammaire des rêves.
Olli Mustonen
7.10.2011
Vredenburg, Utrecht
Olli Mustonen is an internationally renowned pianist, but also an applauded composer and conductor. This time Mustonen will be conducting the Netherlands Radio Chamber Philharmonic's concert at Vredenburg, the programme including the fifth Symphony by Jean Sibelius.
FRSO
classical
10.10.2011
Concertgebouw, Amsterdam
The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (FRSO)
Sakari Oramo
The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra pays a visit to the Concertgebouw with Sakari Oramo as the conductor. The program includes the fifth Symphony by Jean Sibelius.
Tiensuu & Kriikku
contemporary
15.10.2011
Concertgebouw, Amsterdam
Jukka Tiensuu's clarinet concerto Puro (stream) will have a remarkable Netherlands premiere with clarinet virtuoso Kari Kriikku. Mark Albrecht will conduct the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra.
Esa-Pekka Salonen: LA Variations
contemporary
20.10.2011
Bozar, Brussels
Esa-Pekka Salonen's powerful orchestral work LA Variations will be played by The Royal Flemish Philharmonic Orchestra with conductor Jaap van Zweden.
Esa-Pekka Salonen: LA Variations
contemporary
22.10.2011
Koningin Elisabethzaal, Antwerp
Salonen's LA Variations will be heard also in Antwep, when The Royal Flemish Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Jaap van Zweden will repeat the concert played two days earlier in Brussels.
Kaija Saariaho: NoaNoa
contemporary
26.10.2011
Philharmonie, Luxemburg
Kaija Saariaho's NoaNoa for flute and electronics will be among the program of the "Night of the Flute".
SoundsOfMusic Festival
contemporary
27.10.2011
Aa Kerk, Groningen
Violinist Eeva Koskinen and the North Netherlands Orchestra will play the Dutch premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage's violin concerto Mambo, Blues and Tarantella. The performance will be repeated on 29 October.
Domein Kaija Saariaho I
contemporary
4.11.2011
Concertgebouw, Brugge
The opening concert will feature the Belgian premiere of Saariaho's clarinet concerto D'om Le Vrai Sens, played by clarinet virtuoso Kari Kriikku. The Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra will be conducted by Jonathan Schiffman.
Domein Kaija Saariaho II
contemporary
5.11.2011
Concertgebouw, Brugge
The second concert of the festival consists of Saariaho's vocal works. The compositions are performed by a French vocal ensemble Solistes XXI with Rachid Safir.
Domein Kaija Saariaho III
contemporary
6.11.2011
Concertgebouw, Brugge
The festival will conclude with Saariaho's chamber music. The programme includes e.g. Je sens un deuxième coeur for viola, cello and piano. Alexis Descharmes will play Saariaho's works Petals and Près for cello and electronics.
Kalevi Kiviniemi
classical / contemporary
8.11.2011
Église Saint-Martin, Dudelange
Concert organist Kalevi Kiviniemi plays a recital in the international organ music festival in Dudelange. The festival celebrates its 10 years anniversary this year, and the 100 year-old Stalhuth organ of the St. Martin church in Dudelange. The concert programme will be many-sided, including free improvisations by Kiviniemi himself.
Tero Saarinen: Borrowed Light
contemporary dance
9.11.2011
Concertgebouw, Brugge
Saarinen's masterful choreography takes influences from the old Shaker movement. It brings out a dedication to work and community, and the ritual essence of dance. The soulful chants will be performed by The Boston Camerata.
Juhani Komulainen: Ballade for piano
contemporary classical
10.11.2011
November Music, 's-Hertogenbosch
Jean Dubé will play Juhani Komulainen’s Ballade for piano at November Music.
Esa-Pekka Salonen
classical
14.11.2011
Bozar, Brussels
Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Philharmonia Orchestra return to Bozar! The concert program includes Béla Bartók's Piano Concerto No. 2, performed by world-famous pianist Yefim Bronfman.
Virpi Räisänen-Midth
classical
17.11.2011
Begijnhof, Amsterdam
Mezzo-soprano Virpi Räisänen-Midth and the renown British Dante Quartet will perform Ottorino Respighi's Il Tramonto for string quartet and mezzo soloist.
Aki Rissanen & Robin Verheyen
contemporary classical
19.11.2011
De Bijloke, Gent
Jazz musicians pianist Aki Rissanen and Belgian sax player Robin Verheyen perform a comissioned classical piece at De Bijloke. The work is for piano, saxophone, soprano and string quartet. The duo will be accompanied by Claron McFadden and Kryptos Kwartet.
Einojuhani Rautavaara: Missa a cappella
contemporary classical
25.11.2011
Jakobikerk, Utrecht
The world premiere of Einojuhani Rautavaara’s new choral work Missa a cappella will be performed by the internationally renowned Netherlands Radio Choir.
defunensemble
contemporary / electroacoustic
3.12.2011
Festival LOOP, Brussels
Defunensemble will perform at the fourth edition of Festival LOOP! The ensemble will be at home at LOOP 4, which presents electroacoustic comtemporary music focusing on innovation and fresh talent. The concert features e.g. a world premiere of Kimmo Kuokkala's new work O for modular ensemble and live electronics.
Sibelius Academy Choir of Church Music Students
4.12. - 6.12.2011
Various venues, Luxemburg
The choir of Sibelius Academy's church music department tours in Luxemburg, starting from Trinitatierkirche Vianden (4 Dec) and moving on to the city of Luxemburg, Église St. Jean (6 Dec). With Timo Nuoranne conducting, the concert repertoire will include some new Finnish church music.
Uniko
electrified contemporary
5.12.2011
Ancienne Belgique, Brussels
Proton String Quartet
Samuli Kosminen
Kimmo Pohjonen
Accordionist guru Kimmo Pohjonen and sample wizard Samuli Kosminen join forces with Proton String Quartet in the astonishing contemporary project Uniko, built around accordion and sampling.
Mika Vainio & Arne Deforce
contemporary / electronic
22.12.2011
Vooruit, Gent
Electronic artist Mika Vainio and Belgian cellist Arne Deforce join forces once again at Vooruit. Both artists have a fascination for improvisation and electronics, and their previous cooperation at Etoiles Polaires in 2007 left them wanting for more.
POST-SEASON: Tempera Quartet
contemporary classical
11.1. - 13.1.2012
Concertgebouw, Amsterdam
Tempera Quartet will play Pehr Henrik Nordgren's third string quartet at Concertgebouw's Kleine Zaal. Those who can't make it to 11 Jan event will have a second chance: the concert is repeated 13 Jan.
Arctic Accents is the season
of Finnish music in the
Benelux in the autumn 2011.
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