Programma

Berlioz’ Krachtige Vrouwen (Berlioz’ Powerful Women)

29 janjanuari 2026 tot en met 15 febfebruari 2026

The Nederlands Blazers Ensemble yearns, whispers, cries and moves with Berlioz' Krachtige Vrouwen. With this performance, the Blazers follow in the eccentric composer's footsteps. The revolutionary Symphonie Fantastique revolves around a strong but unattainable woman in a story full of obsession, madness, jealousy and murder. In La Mort de Cléopâtre, Cleopatra, a charismatic and fearless woman, chooses suicide over imprisonment, taking her fate into her own hands. These masterfully instrumented compositions have been transformed especially for the NBE into a spectacular wind ensemble. A singer adds an extra female touch to this expressive performance, bursting with drama, longing and tragedy. There will be an introduction before the performance. The introduction is free, but at some theatres you need to book (see websites theatres for more info).

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Vientos Flamencos

8 aprapril 2026 tot en met 12 aprapril 2026

Twelve years after the Historias de Viento programme, the Nederlands Blazers Ensemble and Flamenco Biënnale Nederland are joining forces again. This time together with flamenco singer David Lagos, from Jerez de la Frontera, a city known for its rich flamenco tradition. With great expressive freedom, Lagos moves inside and outside the traditional singing style cante jondo. Together with the NBE, he performs a programme that both embraces the flamenco tradition and explores new musical paths. The NBE enters new flamenco territory with compositions by Florian Magnus Maier, in which flamenco ingeniously intertwines with classical and metal. In addition, De Blazers will play contemporary works by guitarist Tino van der Sman and Lagos’ own repertoire. Dancer Úrsula López accompanies the music with rousing rhythmic improvisations, making her debut at the Biennale. Prior to each concert, an introduction to the performance is provided. The introduction is free, but for some venues, reservations may be required (see theater websites for more information).

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De Beste Blazers van Eigen Bodem 1

Maite Hontelé (The Best Wind Players from our Land)

7 meimei 2026 tot en met 17 meimei 2026

Dutch wind players are known worldwide for their creativity, innovative approach and virtuosity. In this brand-new series, the Nederlands Blazers Ensemble (NBE) gives the stage to the absolute top Dutch wind players to bring their musical imagination to life with all the possibilities offered by the NBE. We start this series with none other than trumpeter and salsa star Maite Hontelé. Born and raised in the Netherlands, Maite grew up in the rich tradition of Dutch wind culture. However, her heart was soon captured by the warm sounds of Latin American music, leading to a spectacular career in which she became one of the biggest stars in the salsa world, beloved throughout South America. Together with the NBE, Maite will take the audience on a musical journey that effortlessly navigates between Dutch brass band and Cuban salsa. Expect an evening of boundless music in which tradition and innovation merge in an unexpected way. An experience that lets you hear and feel the power of two musical worlds. Don't miss this special encounter between the best of the Netherlands and the fiery energy of Latin music!

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