Daniil Trifonov gives European premiere of Mason Bates’ Piano Concerto
Trifonov played with the greatest of ease while the Wild West of cross rhythms and contrasting textures whirled around him.
Sofia Vasheruk gives a masterclass in lyrical playing in the Piano Festival Ootmarsum
De Stiftskerk in the beautiful village of Stift, nestled deep in the Twente countryside, was the setting for this latest piano recital from the Russian-born pianist, Sofia Vasheruk, as part…
The Lark Ascending: Music to transport you to an English garden
Saturday’s concert, given by the Stift Music Festival on the 27th August in the idyllic setting of Hooge Boekel, a Dutch country house just outside Enschede, was the perfect backdrop…
Stift Music Festival: quite simply a jewel in the crown
Held over nine days, with 28 concerts featuring over 40 talented and distinguished musicians, the Stift Music Festival here in the East Netherlands really has something for everyone. Founded in…
Excellent Customer Service Really Is Worth Its Weight In Gold, Or In This Case, Whisky and Wine
Slijterij Berendsen, the family-run alcoholic beverage store in Enschede, puts excellent customer service at the heart of its business Food and Drink Heroes of Enschede #3 Nestled in the edge of Roombeek,…
The Day Miro Petkov And Dominic Seldis Came To Town
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…
Stay Close, The New Netflix Thriller
This is British television and production at its best and it is a joy to watch. I cannot recommend this series enough.
Sofia Vasheruk plays Beethoven
The Oost-Nederlands Symfonieorkest offered an enticing programme featuring the Russian-born pianist, Sofia Vasheruk playing Beethoven’s 5th Piano Concerto, the Emperor in the Ontmoetingkerk, Enschede on Saturday night. In a program originally…