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October 30 at 8:15pm
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Giovanni Sollima's new cello concerto meets Walton's classic in one sweeping evening. The Antwerp Symphony Orchestra brings both to life in a hall where every seat offers crystalline sound and river views.
October 29 at 6:30pm +7
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
The world's largest cello festival returns to Amsterdam for its eleventh edition. Over ten days, the event explores and stretches boundaries between styles, genres, and cultures through a massive programme of concerts.
October 30 at 8:15pm
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
A cello concerto 124 years in the making finally gets its debut. Respighi left it unfinished; Giovanni Sollima completed it from the composer's own sketches. Laura van der Heijden pairs it with Walton's beloved Cello Concerto.
October 30 at 10am
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost • Free
Fifteen rising cellists, one identical program, zero room to hide. The Cello Biënnale's opening round is a free masterclass in interpretation, with Cirri, Popper, and a brand-new work by Karmit Fadael.
October 31 at 11:30am (This weekend)
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Buy a ticket, hear a world-class cellist, find out who when you arrive. The Cello Yurt's cozy 45-minute surprise concerts roam from Britten to jazz to pop, just no Bach.
October 31 at 2:30pm (This weekend)
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Watch a master at work. French cellist Emmanuelle Bertrand coaches two students through their repertoire at the Cello Biënnale, and you get a front-row seat to every insight.
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Sat, Oct 31 · 11:30 AM
BIMHUIS Amsterdam · Amsterdam-Oost
$$
Sat, Oct 31 · 9:30 AM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:15 PM
The Concertgebouw · Amsterdam-Zuid
Sun, Nov 1 · 6:30 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Sun, Nov 1 · 8:00 PM
BIMHUIS · Amsterdam-Oost
$$
Sun, Nov 1 · 3:00 PM
Muziekgebouw Amsterdam · Amsterdam-Oost
Sun, Nov 1 · 9:30 AM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Sun, Nov 1 · 1:30 PM
BIMHUIS · Amsterdam-Oost
$$
Sun, Nov 1 · 11:30 AM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Sun, Nov 1 · 10:30 AM
BIMHUIS Amsterdam · Amsterdam-Oost
Free
Mon, Nov 2 · 10:00 PM
BIMHUIS · Amsterdam-Oost
$$
Mon, Nov 2 · 2:00 PM
Muziekgebouw Amsterdam · Amsterdam-Oost
Mon, Nov 2 · 12:30 PM
BIMHUIS · Amsterdam-Oost
Free
Mon, Nov 2 · 8:15 PM
Muziekgebouw Amsterdam · Amsterdam-Oost
Tue, Nov 3 · 10:30 AM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Tue, Nov 3 · 8:15 PM
Het Concertgebouw · Amsterdam-Zuid
Tue, Nov 3 · 4:00 PM
De Kleine Komedie · Amsterdam-Centrum
Tue, Nov 3 · 4:00 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Tue, Nov 3 · 5:30 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Wed, Nov 4 · 12:30 PM
The Concertgebouw · Amsterdam-Zuid
Free
Wed, Nov 4 · 9:30 AM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Wed, Nov 4 · 8:30 PM
Splendor · Amsterdam-Centrum
Wed, Nov 4 · 12:30 PM
De Kleine Komedie · Amsterdam-Centrum
Wed, Nov 4 · 4:30 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Wed, Nov 4 · 8:15 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Wed, Nov 4 · 1:00 PM
Westerkerk · Amsterdam-Centrum
Free
Thu, Nov 5 · 1:30 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 PM
BIMHUIS · Amsterdam-Oost
$$
Thu, Nov 5 · 4:00 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Thu, Nov 5 · 8:00 PM
BIMHUIS · Amsterdam-Oost
$$
Thu, Nov 5 · 8:15 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Fri, Nov 6 · 2:00 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Fri, Nov 6 · 8:15 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Fri, Nov 6 · 8:00 PM
BIMHUIS · Amsterdam-Oost
$$
Sat, Nov 7 · 8:30 PM
BIMHUIS · Amsterdam-Oost
23 €
Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 PM
Muziekgebouw Amsterdam · Amsterdam-Oost
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
Splendor Amsterdam · Amsterdam-Centrum
Free
Sat, Nov 7 · 4:00 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM
De Kleine Komedie · Amsterdam-Centrum
Sat, Nov 7 · 9:30 AM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Sat, Nov 7 · 4:00 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Sat, Nov 7 · 9:30 AM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM
BIMHUIS · Amsterdam-Oost
Free
Sun, Nov 8 · 11:00 AM
Splendor Amsterdam · Amsterdam-Centrum
15 €
Sun, Nov 8 · 7:30 PM
Splendor Amsterdam · Amsterdam-Centrum
Sun, Nov 8 · 3:00 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Mon, Nov 9 · 8:15 PM
Splendor Amsterdam · Amsterdam-Centrum
16 €
Mon, Nov 9 · 8:00 PM
Splendor · Amsterdam-Centrum
18 €
Tue, Nov 10 · 8:15 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Wed, Nov 11 · 8:30 PM
Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
35 €
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