De Leckernij serves up a feast of cheese
What lies behind the doors of a shop in the centre of the city, with a life-sized black and white cow outside the front door? Earlier this month, I met…
Youth Music the Dutch way with Razvan Stoica
Both my daughters play in the local youth orchestra, Symfonia Jong Twente which celebrated its 50th anniversary last weekend by inviting back past members to join in a celebratory concert at the…
Oliemans and Phion bring Bannink’s music home to Enschede
Taking time to understand people when you move to a new country is possibly one of the greatest privileges you can have and it has been my pleasure to learn…
Clare’s Musical Choices | 19th May 2023
Welcome to this, the 2nd edition of Clare's Music Choices focusing on some of the best music on offer in East Netherlands and further afield.
Alexei Ogrintchouk appointed new Chief Conductor of Phion
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…
Scottish Ensemble makes the old sound new
Scottish Ensemble's rejuvenated production of Bach’s Goldberg Variations: ternary patterns for insomnia. I very much enjoyed attending Scottish Ensemble’s joint production with the Stockholm based Andersson Dance of Bach’s Goldberg Variations:…
Baigent and Sezer bring the Orient to the Netherlands
A most enjoyable lunchtime in Enschede today listening to an open rehearsal for a 'Music from the Orient' concert which the Phion Orchestra are giving tomorrow evening in the Wilminktheater…
Gastrovino: luxury food items to tempt the taste buds
Gastrovino is a local delicatessen with branches all over The Netherlands specialising in the very best food and drink from near and far.
Coffee District Willemsparkweg: a little gem!
Nestled off the main road near the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, and all the big museums, this local coffee shop serves excellent coffee and pastries at prices which don’t require a sharp intake of breath.
Wine and art attract the crowds in Ootmarsum
Twente Wine Tasting Days in Ootmarsum bring art and wine lovers together to celebrate all things delicious and beautiful