Dominic Seldis Archives - The Spidy Editor

Dutch broadcaster NPO showcases teaching at its best on prime-time TV

10 November 2024Culture, Music

In the classical music world, the development of young music talent is important, yet most of the time, it occurs behind closed doors. A constant stream of masterclasses given generously…

Mäkelä’s magical Mahler 1 with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

25 September 2024Culture, Music

Essen, 21.09.2024, Philharmonie Essen Klaus Mäkelä Royal

Casually dressed in an open neck shirt and brown suede shoes, Klaus Mäkelä, chief conductor designate of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, joined the stage for the first of three events,…

Clare’s Concert Choices | Feb 2024

12 February 2024Culture, Music

Simon Haje | Winner of International Piano Competition, Enschede

Thinking of going to a concert this February? Hopefully some of the concert choices below will inspire you. Find concerts in Germany and all over The Netherlands featuring music from…

Alexei Ogrintchouk appointed new Chief Conductor of Phion

8 May 2023Music

Some very exciting news for music making in East Netherlands announced earlier today. Alexei Ogrintchouk is appointed the new Chief Conductor of the Phion Orchestra from May 2023. After spending 22…

Clare’s Musical Choices | May 2023

28 April 2023Culture, Music

Lots of people ask me which concerts should they go to, and what is worth going to see. In my work as a music critic covering concerts all over The…

The Francis and Dominic Show strikes the perfect chord

14 April 2023Culture, Music

Billed as an entertaining show full of glitz, glam, glitter and humour, the Francis and Dominic Show currently touring the Netherlands is a true celebration of all things musical. A…

Makela’s Concertgebouw Mahler marks the dawn of a new era in Amsterdam

22 August 2022Music

Friday night’s concert in Amsterdam, the first of a series of concerts with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (KCO) and their new Artistic Partner, Klaus Mäkelä conducting Mahler 6, was the hottest…

The Day Miro Petkov And Dominic Seldis Came To Town

23 May 2022Music

We are told that sometimes, the best things come to he who waits, however, over the past couple of years it seems there has been rather too much waiting. It…