Stories
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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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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Anna: “I sent an email to say I wasn’t coming back to Poland”
World of Sound #1 • In this series, we speak with Eindhoven residents from different cultural communities. The conversation is guided by five songs that hold special meaning for them. This time, ...
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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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Metropole Orchestra to become orchestra-in-residence at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven from 2026
From 2026 onwards, the Metropole Orkest will become the orchestra-in-residence at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven. On Friday 27 June, both organisations signed a plan to collaborate more closely. This marks a ...
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Annual report 2024: more visitors than ever before, +30% compared to last year
2024 can rightfully be called a record year for Muziekgebouw Eindhoven. We welcomed a total of 221,000 paying visitors, more than ever before, marking a remarkable 30% increase compared to last year. ...
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Philips and Muziekgebouw Eindhoven renew their partnership
Philips and Muziekgebouw Eindhoven have renewed their partnership. Through this collaboration, Philips underscores the importance of culture and its strong connection with Eindhoven.
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MgE director Edo Righini appointed co-executive board member of concert and conference venue De Doelen Rotterdam
After four intensive and successful years, Edo Righini will leave Muziekgebouw Eindhoven on 1 July 2025 to take the next step in his career. He will join the executive board of concert hall De Doelen ...
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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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Tabitha in Eindhoven: A unique show with personal stories and powerful lyrics.
Last Saturday it finally happened: Tabitha made her debut at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven! The popular singer-songwriter put on a show that was a bit different from what you might expect. It wasn't a standa...
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MgE presents classical season 25-26
Muziekgebouw Eindhoven presents a new season full of unique classical concerts for 2025/2026. The season offers a rich variety of performances, ranging from intimate chamber music to grand internation...
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Bettina: “A person with a disability is just a human being too”
For most people, it's the most natural thing in the world to go somewhere without facing any challenges. But that's not the case for people with a physical disability. Take Bettina (54), for example, ...
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