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InAlto
Tue 29 Sep 2026
You must hear the Marian Vespers by Claudio Monteverdi at least once in your life.
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Boris Giltburg
Fri 2 Oct 2026
Indispensable was Boris Giltburg when Muziekgebouw Eindhoven selected three new concert grand pianos in Hamburg. Tonight, Giltburg will play two of the new grands.
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Wiener Symphoniker
Tue 24 Nov 2026
The Wiener Symphoniker is one of the finest orchestras in the world. And now visiting Eindhoven for the second time, after achieving overwhelming success here in April 2024. With Mao Fujita we welcome...
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Janine Jansen & Alexandre Kantorow
Thu 10 Dec 2026
Charm and temperament will dominate this concert by violinist Janine Jansen and pianist Alexandre Kantorow, alongside knowledge, skill, experience, and enjoyment of playing.
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Lucas & Arthur Jussen
Wed 31 Mar 2027
The two most famous pianists in the Netherlands? You don't have to think long about that: they are the brothers Jussen. They will perform an appealing program featuring works ranging from Bach to Gers...
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Lets Radiokoor
Wed 7 Apr 2027
This prestigious choir has distinguished itself through its preference for Baltic contemporary music, which is often characterised by its tranquil nature.
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Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orkest
Sat 22 May 2027
It does not happen often that a classical piece of music enters the Top 40. Yet it did happen with the opening chorus of Carmina Burana: in 1992 it reached the fifth position in the national charts. T...
More infoClassical Season 26–27
The new classical season is ready for you! In 2026 and 2027, you can once again experience unique classical concerts at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, whether you enjoy intimate chamber music or grand, powerful symphonies. For example, you can enjoy the world-class London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Anja Bihlmaier. Lovers of vocal music can also look forward to a special moment with a performance of Bach’s Mass in B minor by Collegium Vocale Gent under the direction of Philippe Herreweghe. There will also be an exclusive Benelux tour by the Bamberger Symphoniker featuring leading violinist Midori. You can also hear tomorrow’s top musicians, such as Dutch pianist Nikola Meeuwsen, who won the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition in 2025. Experience all this and much more at MgE!
Series 26-27
Discover the series of the 26-27 classical season. Buy a serie and get up to 25% off on your tickets. 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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Muziekgebouw Eindhoven presents a rich 26-27 classical season: a balance between masterpieces and new discoveries
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven is proud to announce its new classical programme for the 26-27 season. The line-up promises a distinctive balance between cherished masterpieces and surprising new discoveries, ...
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Renaissance, Baroque, Romanticism: Exploring the eras of classical music
Just as fashion, painting, and architecture have changed dramatically over the centuries, music has also gone through distinct stages of development. Each era has its own unique sound and its own musi...
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Nowhere do you hear the St. Matthew Passion as often as in the Netherlands
As soon as the first crocuses appear and the winter coat stays on the coat rack more often, it is Bach that dominates the scene in the Netherlands. His world-famous Passion works then resound in large...
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Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells: much more than the music for The Exorcist and Bassie & Adriaan
It is one of the most recognizable intros in pop history: the compelling, hypnotic piano sounds of Tubular Bells. But did you know that this masterpiece by Mike Oldfield almost never saw the light of ...
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Classics Uncovered: How do you read the titles of classical works?
Classics Uncovered #1 • Piano Sonata No. 14, Op. 27, No. 2 in C-sharp minor, Adagio sostenuto. Does your head start spinning when you read that? Understandable! The official title notation of classi...
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As a page turner, you have the best seat’
Few people get to experience a piano recital as intimately as Ade Nicolas (Nico, 23). He sits on stage, right next to the pianist. Though he often remains in the shadow of great artists like Evgeny Ki...
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Discover the Classical Top 400 at MgE!
You'd like to get acquainted with classical music, but where do you start? With thousands of classical works, it's easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. The Classical Top 400 from NPO Klassiek off...
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Tolkien avant la lettre: Das Rheingold sets the tone for Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen (#1)
Think Tolkien was the first to tell a tale about a magical ring? Think again. More than fifty years before The Hobbit appeared, the German composer Richard Wagner had already penned an epic brimming w...
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12 pop songs with a classical touch
Classical music is very much alive. In fact, it's almost impossible that you've never heard the music of Bach, Beethoven or Rachmaninov, no matter how much you might think you dislike classical music....
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New grand pianos for Muziekgebouw Eindhoven: ‘An outstanding instrument truly makes a big difference’
At the beginning of September, a delegation from Muziekgebouw Eindhoven travelled to Hamburg together with renowned pianist Boris Giltburg. There, they visited the prestigious piano manufacturer Stein...
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Piano tuner Marc: ‘There’s magic in the finest grand pianos’
Backstage Stories #1 • Grand pianos hold no secrets for Marc van Hoorn anymore. As a piano tuner, he's been a familiar face at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven for 33 years. Several times a week, he prepares ...
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Hidden gem: Who are those mysterious heads on the facade?
Anyone who's ever walked across the Markt in the centre of Eindhoven may have noticed them: the faces gazing down from high up on the facade of Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, watching over the square. They'v...
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‘De Klank van Thuis’ presents challenges faced by refugee musicians Fadi and Qusai
What do you do if you're a successful musician but are forced to flee your country? The documentary 'De Klank van Thuis' (The Sound of Home) follows Fadi (25) and Qusai (22) to find an answer to this ...
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