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Opening concert: Shifting Borders — Raphaela Gromes, Abel Selaocoe + Amsterdam Sinfonietta

October 29 at 6:30pm

At Muziekgebouw Amsterdam

Amsterdam-Oost, Amsterdam

Reviewers note that visitors often receive a complimentary drink after the show.
Reviewers recommend walking from Central Station and admiring the river views from the terrace.

Marie Jaëll composed the earliest-known cello concerto by a woman in 1882, a forgotten work revived by cellist Raphaela Gromes alongside Amsterdam Sinfonietta and Abel Selaocoe in this opening concert at Muziekgebouw Amsterdam.

Raphaela Gromes

French classical cellist focusing on rediscovered female composers

Headliner


Raphaela Gromes is a French cellist exclusive to Sony Classical who champions works by female composers, highlighted in her award‑winning albums such as Femmes and Fortissima, and has performed with major orchestras worldwide.

Abel Selaocoe

South African cellist merging African folk traditions with contemporary classical music


Abel Selaocoe is a South African cellist, singer and composer known for blending African musical traditions with Western classical repertoire, performing with ensembles like Chesaba and the Bantu Ensemble and recording for Warner Classics.

Amsterdam Sinfonietta

Dutch contemporary classical chamber orchestra


Amsterdam Sinfonietta is a Dutch chamber orchestra that regularly collaborates with soloists and composers, performing contemporary and classical repertoire in venues such as the Muziekgebouw Amsterdam.

What are you into?

  • Marie Jaëll concerto
  • Raphaela Gromes
  • Abel Selaocoe
  • Amsterdam Sinfonietta
  • Muziekgebouw Amsterdam
  • Amsterdam-Oost
  • Amsterdam

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