Harpist Joost Willemze

Date & Time

Wed, Apr 23, 2025, 20:15

Venue

Het Concertgebouw, Recital Hall (Amsterdam)

For lovers of chamber music the Recital Hall is the venue of choice. You can hear the musicians breathe and you can practically touch them. This hall is also cherished by musicians for its beautiful acoustics and direct contact with the audience. In the Recital Hall you can hear the best musicians of our time. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Recital Hall for yourself!

Keywords: Chamber Music, Contemporary

Info & Ticket (www.concertgebouw.nl)

Musicians

Joost Willemze

Harp

Program

Harp Suite, op. 83	Benjamin Britten
Sequenza II	Berio
Praeludium, Arioso und Passacaglia	Holliger
new composition	Lemereis
Pièce symphonique en trois épisodes	Renié
Bamyan	Hersant
Images Suite III, op. 35	Tournier

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