Soprano Laure-Catherine Beyers (Belgium) and pianist Ana Ostojić (Serbia) present
It’s Complicated.
Dive into the whirlwind called “love”. With a programme spanning contrasting styles, languages, and eras – from Schubert to Kurtág and Debussy to Aperghis – they explore the full spectrum of human relationships: desire, confusion, passion, shame, humour, and loss.
Mezzo-soprano Julika Hing (Germany) and pianist Julius von Forstner (Germany) present
Silhouette of Mignon.
Inspired by Goethe’s enigmatic character Mignon presented in a layered musical narrative about identity, loss, and inner liberation with two versions of Mignon: the young woman and her elusive shadow. A powerful musical statement of female imagination and autonomy.
Soprano Camilla Saba Davies (United Kingdom) and zitherist Sarah Luisa Wurmer (Germany) present
Where Paths Diverge
What if you had chosen differently? Where Paths Diverge is a poetic, multi-layered experience exploring moments of choice, change, and consequence. A quietly powerful programme about the everyday gravity of choice.
Mezzo-soprano Nina Schumertl (Germany) and pianist Amelie Warner (Germany)
Cycle – The Woman I am
The four phases of the female monthly cycle, portrayed as the seasons: winter, spring, summer, and autumn. Each phase reveals distinct emotions, energies, and social dynamics, A rare, intimate, and visually striking programme that invites recognition, wonder, and dialogue.
Bariton Jared Michaud (USA) en pianist Christina Maria Koti (Griekenland) presenteren
Étrange(r)
What does it mean to be a stranger – to others, or even to oneself? A poetic and socially engaged recital and a poignant, contemporary song programme that speaks to the outsider in all of us.
Baritone George Robarts (United Kingdom) and pianist Edward Picton-Turbervill (United Kingdom) present
The Gentle Art of Tramping
With a walking stick in hand and a glint in the eye, we set off on a musical ramble through the diverse landscapes of British and European song. The Gentle Art of Tramping is a charming, witty, and quietly profound like an outdoor adventure unfolding within the walls of the theatre.
Countertenor Gerben van der Werf (Netherlands) and pianist Pieter Bogaert (Belgium) present
A Farewell to Arms
Inspired by Hemingway’s novel A Farewell to Arms is a deeply felt programme about love and loss in times of war. Farewell to Arms is a powerful and emotional programme that brings the pain of parting to life, while also offering space for hope, connection, and the consoling power of music.
Soprano Justyna Khil (Poland) and pianist Rozalia Kierc (Poland) present
Age of Anxiety
A compelling and multi-layered programme inspired by W.H. Auden’s poem The Age of Anxiety. In three parts – youth, distraction, and existential crisis – they offer a musical reflection on the tensions of modern life. Age of Anxiety is a powerful, contemporary programme that exposes the mental and emotional landscapes of our time.
Mezzo-soprano Roza Herwig (Netherlands) and pianist Julius Backer (Netherlands) present
Crazy He Calls Me
Step into the intimate and chaotic mind of a young woman waiting for a call from her ex-lover. A contemporary programme that explores the extremes of emotion with theatrical flair and disarming honesty.
Soprano Noëlle Drost (Netherlands) and pianist Jorian van Nee (Netherlands) present
The Memory of Water
Embark on a poetic musical journey where a single raindrop grows into a stream of memories, emotions, and landscapes. Drift along, pause, and rediscover what we lose and find again.
Soprano Madeline Saputra (Indonesia) and pianist Apollon Kalamenios (Cyprus) present
Keroncong Anemoia
Western art song meets traditional Indonesian keroncong and inspired by the letters of Raden Adjeng Kartini – a pioneering advocate for women’s rights in the Dutch East Indies A rich, reflective, and innovative programmel that bridges cultures, eras, and voices. A poignant musical journey of memory, struggle and hope.
