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Candlelight Concerts: Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons
Fri 7 Nov 2025
Candlelight Concerts bring the magic of live music by candlelight to Muziekgebouw Eindhoven!
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Quadrivium Classical Moments
Sun 9 Nov 2025
Every two months, musicians from ESMG Quadrivium perform a selection of classical works. During Quadrivium Classical Moments, classical music is not just heard but truly experienced – intimate, free...
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Jaeden Izik-Dzurko
Sun 9 Nov 2025
Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, winner of the 2024 Leeds Piano Competition, has won prizes worldwide, giving his career a tremendous boost. Acclaimed for his musical versatility, this young Canadian pianist is a ...
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Pynarello’s John Giovanni
Wed 12 Nov 2025
Mozart meets Michiel Romeyn! Satire and drama enhance each other in an absurdist rock 'n' roll opera about the tragedy of arrogance.
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Mendula
Thu 13 Nov 2025
Mendula brings the world of saxophone and piano to life in this lunchtime concert.
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Gewandhausorchester
Thu 13 Nov 2025
The Gewandhaus Orchestra from Leipzig, an orchestra with a rich history, is coming to Eindhoven with Brahms' Third Symphony and Mendelssohn's First Piano Concerto, performed by the young star Seong-Ji...
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Daphnis et Chloé
Sun 16 Nov 2025
For their 100th concert at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, the Philips Symphony Orchestra will perform Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé.
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Sun 16 Nov 2025
For their 100th concert at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, the Philips Symphony Orchestra will perform Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé.
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Huajin Gu & Keshav Krishnan
Thu 20 Nov 2025
Two young talents, Huajin Gu and Keshav Krishnan, show through their passion, dedication, and musical depth how music can touch hearts and inspire dreams from an early age.
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Sabine Meyer, Nils Mönkemeyer & William Youn
Sun 23 Nov 2025
Clarinetist Sabine Meyer bids farewell with a concert alongside Nils Mönkemeyer and William Youn. The program includes Schumann, Bartók, Milhaud, and Bruch.
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CvA Percussion
Thu 27 Nov 2025
Conservatory students from Amsterdam present a versatile mix of percussion sounds during this lunchtime concert.
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Arethusa Quartet
Sun 30 Nov 2025
Four internationally renowned musicians, with backgrounds as soloists and in world-famous chamber orchestras, present Vasks and Mendelssohn.
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Philzuid
Sun 30 Nov 2025
No more atmospheric way to usher in the Christmas season than with Handel's Messiah. Philzuid and choir MUSA are conducted by specialist Peter Dijkstra.
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Alicja Gescinska & Merel Vercammen, Dina Ivanova en Taylor Burgess
Wed 3 Dec 2025
In the darkest times, one truly understands the value of light. The Polish-Belgian philosopher and writer Alicja Gescinska paints the life stories and core ideas of ten women who embody this truth.
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Elisabeth Leonskaja
Thu 4 Dec 2025
Elisabeth Leonskaja, winner of the International Classical Music Award, performs Schubert's three final piano sonatas. A powerful trio, the pinnacle of Schubert's piano works.
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Sun 7 Dec 2025
Every two months, musicians from ESMG Quadrivium perform a selection of classical works. During Quadrivium Classical Moments, classical music is not just heard but truly experienced – intimate, free...
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Trio Orelon
Sun 7 Dec 2025
Trio Orelon, winner of numerous prestigious awards, presents an intense program featuring Shostakovich's moving Piano Trio and the comforting sounds of Ravel's trio. An unforgettable evening of chambe...
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RIAS Kammerchor
Wed 10 Dec 2025
The RIAS Kammerchor, one of the best choirs in the world, presents the most beautiful traditional Christmas carols in this program.
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Philzuid
Thu 11 Dec 2025
Philharmonic South and piano virtuoso Cédric Tiberghien treat the audience to two unknown but sparkling piano concertos by Schumann. Furthermore, chief conductor Duncan Ward expresses his love for Dv...
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We call it Ballet: ‘Sleeping Beauty’
Wed 17 Dec 2025
A breathtaking show with We Call it Ballet at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, where the timeless story of Sleeping Beauty comes to life.
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The 2025–26 classical season has started! This year, you can once again experience unique classical concerts at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven – whether you love intimate chamber music or grand symphonic works. Enjoy top orchestras such as the Gewandhausorchester from Leipzig and the Orchestra Filarmonica della Scala conducted by Riccardo Chailly. The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir pays tribute to the 90-year-old Arvo Pärt. While the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra takes on Wagner’s Die Walküre, pianist Yuja Wang tackles works by Ligeti. Unrivalled Baroque specialist Ton Koopman returns with Handel’s rarely performed Athalia. Renowned pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja performs three sonatas by Schubert. Composer Florence Price receives the attention she deserves thanks to sharp-minded columnist Sheila Sitalsing. Experience all this and more in 2025 and 2026 at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven.
Series 25-26
Discover the series of the 25-26 classical season. From top international orchestras to baroque and from award winners to great pianists. This season, you can experience it all again at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven.
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