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Antwerp Symphony Orchestra & Jaap van Zweden
Sun 26 Apr 2026
Wagner's 'Die Walküre', featuring top performers Stuart Skelton, Ante Jerkunica, and Anja Kampe, conducted by Jaap van Zweden, offers an unforgettable journey through a world of gods, love, and desti...
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Grigori Sokolov
Fri 5 Jun 2026
Grigori Sokolov begins his concert only after hours of preparation with the instrument, which makes his playing, full of expressive beauty and mystical intensity, place even the most well-known repert...
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The most beautiful film music in Concert
Thu 2 Jul 2026
In this concert, Maestro Jules not only demonstrates how music works in film, but above all lets us experience what that music does to us. An evening full of recognition, insight, and listening pleasu...
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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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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 and light-footed program featuring works ranging ...
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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.
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. 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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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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Tolkien avant la lettre: Das Rheingold sets the tone for Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen (#1)
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New grand pianos for Muziekgebouw Eindhoven: ‘An outstanding instrument truly makes a big difference’
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Piano tuner Marc: ‘There’s magic in the finest grand pianos’
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Hidden gem: Who are those mysterious heads on the facade?
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‘De Klank van Thuis’ presents challenges faced by refugee musicians Fadi and Qusai
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