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Experience the Bachweek: Back to Bach Talent Concert at Luther Museum Amsterdam

Witness young string players and professionals unite for a unique concert blending Bach's works with Balkan influences.

The "Bachweek: Back to Bach" event at Luther Museum Amsterdam presents a special talent concert. Gifted young string musicians will perform alongside seasoned professionals, showcasing Bach's compositions. This unique program also features pieces by Grazyna Bacewicz and Veress, infused with a distinct Balkan atmosphere. It provides an excellent platform for emerging classical music talent.

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Exhibition summary

Experience the 'Bachweek: Back to Bach' talent concert, featuring gifted young string players performing alongside professionals. This unique event blends Bach's compositions with Balkan influences, showcasing the enduring appeal of his music.

Curatorial context

The 'Bachweek: Back to Bach' event at the Luther Museum Amsterdam offers a special talent concert where accomplished young string musicians collaborate with professionals. The program includes works by Bach, as well as pieces by Grazyna Bacewicz and Veress, presented with a distinct Balkan atmosphere that complements Bach's compositions. This festival day aims to provide a platform for young talent, with the Nederlands Jeugd Strijkorkest, guided by professionals from the Klif Kwartet, preparing rigorously for this performance. The young musicians will perform Brandenburg Concertos by Bach, alongside Transylvanian Dances by Veress and works by the female composer Grazyna Bacewicz. The participating performers include the Nederlands Jeugd Strijkorkest led by Carel den Hartogh, and the Klif Kwartet comprising violinists Diet Tilanus and Svenja Staats, violist Liselot Blomaard, and cellist Örs Kőszeghy.

Admission and ticket notes

Entry to this exhibition is with a regular museum ticket. Reservations are mandatory. Further ticketing details can be found via the provided link.

Bachweek: Back to Bach key exhibition facts

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Venue
Luther Museum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jun 11, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
Artist line / attribution
Featuring the Nederlands Jeugd Strijkorkest led by Carel den Hartogh, and the Klif Kwartet, consisting of violinists Diet Tilanus (artistic leader of Bachweek) and Svenja Staats, violist Liselot Blomaard, and cellist Örs Kőszeghy.
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