The Enschede firework disaster: a city reflects
A series of explosions at the SE Fireworks storage facility on May 13th, 2000, ripped through the heart of Enschede. The repercussions are still felt today. 23 people died, 1250…
Sheku Kanneh-Mason works his magic with Semyon Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic
Exactly 50 years ago to the day, Semyon Bychkov fled the Soviet Union for Vienna, carrying a score - Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony in D minor, Op 47. Like Shostakovich, he…
Parisian music galore from Théotime Langlois de Swarte and the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century
The Great Church in Enschede was abuzz with curiosity. All were eager to learn more about the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century’s young French soloist and conductor, Théotime Langlois de…
A rousing Mozart Requiem from Orchestra of the 18th Century and Cappella Amsterdam
The Orchestra of the 18th Century's current project with Cappella Amsterdam directed by Daniel Reuss, sees a return to repertoire very close to their heart. Mozart’s Requiem and his Symphony no. 40 in…
Karina Canellakis makes her debut with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
All eyes were firmly on Karina Canellakis in this her debut night conducting the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in a programme full of extremes of emotion. Canellakis is well known to…
Creating that unique sound in my head for fifty years
Peter Phillips director and founder of the Tallis Scholars talks about his relentless pursuit of a distinctive Renaissance choral sound formed over fifty years ago and his mission is to share this…
The only way is up: Kerem Hasan
Stylishly dressed in a cashmere jumper and scarf, perfect for the unseasonably cold, Dutch April weather, the petite British conductor, Kerem Hasan talked to Clare Varney about all things musical and…
Shane van Neerden’s piano recital challenges all the senses
An enthusiastic audience in the Muziekcentrum, Enschede turned out to hear the young Dutch American pianist, Shane van Neerden perform a programme of Debussy, Scriabin, Ives and a new commission for two…
Francis van Broekhuizen and Elenora Hu bring a splash of glamour to Phion’s Callas celebration
In this the centenary year of her birth, such is the fascination with Maria Callas that organisations all around are hosting their own tributes to one of the most famous…
Is this perhaps the best Buffalo Mozzarella outside of Italy?
Buffalo Farm Twente, found deep in the lush, green Dutch countryside on the Dutch German border, is a truly amazing farm. Headed up by husband and wife team, Alfons and…