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November 3 at 10:30am
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Rising cellists fight for a finals spot, tackling Beethoven, Martinů, and their pick of Ligeti, Hindemith, or Crumb. Five hours of fierce, gorgeous playing in one striking glass hall.
November 3 at 4pm
De Kleine Komedie · Amsterdam-Centrum
Hear cellist Astrig Siranossian test-drive rare cellos and bows by luthiers at the Cello Biënnale. The intimate Kleine Zaal makes every seat feel front-row.
November 3 at 4pm
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
One cellist, a lineup of handcrafted cellos and bows, and your ears as the judge. Astrig Siranossian compares instruments by exhibiting luthiers at the Cello Biennale, revealing how each one sings differently.
November 3 at 1pm
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Book a ticket, meet your cellist. These 45-minute lunchtime concerts in a cozy yurt keep the performer secret until you arrive: could be a competition winner, could be a world star.
November 3 at 5:30pm
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Catch tomorrow's cello stars today: young talents from international conservatories pack a one-hour program as part of the Cello Biënnale, all in a glass hall overlooking the IJ.
November 3 at 8:15pm
Concertgebouw · Amsterdam-Zuid • 29 €
The Philharmonie Südwestfalen and conductor Sander Teepen perform music from thriller and horror classics alongside dark classical gems at the Concertgebouw. Actress and comedian Isabelle Kafando hosts the evening, featuring scores from films such as Halloween, Psycho, and The Silence of the Lambs.
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Tue, Nov 3 · 8:15 PM
Het Concertgebouw · Amsterdam-Zuid
Tue, Nov 3 · 9:30 AM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Wed, Nov 4 · 12:30 PM
Concertgebouw · Amsterdam-Zuid
Free
Wed, Nov 4 · 8:15 PM
Concertgebouw · Amsterdam-Zuid
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
Concertgebouw · Amsterdam-Zuid
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 · 8:30 PM
Tolhuistuin · Amsterdam-Noord
Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Fri, Nov 6 · 12:30 PM
BIMHUIS · 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 · 11:00 AM
Splendor Amsterdam · Amsterdam-Centrum
Sat, Nov 7 · 9:30 AM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM
BIMHUIS · Amsterdam-Oost
Free
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 €
Thu, Nov 12 · 8:15 PM
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdam-Oost
Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 PM
Splendor Amsterdam · Amsterdam-Centrum
Sat, Nov 14 · 8:15 PM
Splendor · Amsterdam-Centrum
Sat, Nov 14 · 8:15 PM
Muziekgebouw Amsterdam · Amsterdam-Oost
Sat, Nov 14 · 8:15 PM
The Concertgebouw · Amsterdam-Zuid
Sat, Nov 14 · 8:00 PM
Splendor · Amsterdam-Centrum
Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM
Het Concertgebouw · Amsterdam-Zuid
Sun, Nov 15 · 5:00 PM
Rembrandt House Museum · Amsterdam-Centrum
Sun, Nov 15 · 5:00 PM
Museum Rembrandthuis · Amsterdam-Centrum
Members Free · Ticket €18 · CJP/Stadspas/Students €9.50
Mon, Nov 16 · 8:15 PM
Splendor · Amsterdam-Centrum
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