The Netherlands: Amsterdam
In a nutshell...
Among the diverse cultural attractions in Amsterdam, visits to Anne Frank's house and the Van Gogh museum give a glimpse of the historical and artistic riches of the city. The capital is home to no fewer than 50 museums from the truly bizarre to the most classic collections of Dutch national heritage.
Vondel Park and the canals make up the backdrop of the city, ideal for family picnics and romantic strolls, with out for getting an essential visit to the flower market, the most famous in the world, near Muntplein. On bike or by foot, a stop at one of the city's numerous squares is a great way to get a feeling for the vibrancy of daily life in Amsterdam: in Rembrandtplein or Leidseplein, the most famous squares, you will find the well-known "brown café's".
To end the visit with a panoramic view of the city, make your way the Westerkerk and its bell tower, the tallest in Amsterdam, located in the heart of Jordaan, one of the fashionable quarters.
Amsterdam : Events
Musical Entertainment - Classical Music
"Gaudeamus" Musical Wreek
Gaudeamus Muziekweek From Monday, September 1 2008 to Sunday, September 7 2008
Young musicians and composers always need space for their jam sessions, they need elbow room for their creative processes. With this in mind, the Gaudeamus association has been organising the International Gaudeamus Music Week for 62 years. This music festival brings young composers from the four corners of the globe into the limelight.
The crux of this event is the young composer competition. Out of a total of 415 works from 52 different countries, 13 were selected for performances throughout the festival.
In addition to those selected for the competition, other new and current compositions will be interpreted by reputed soloists, ensembles and full-scale orchestras.
From Monday 1 to Sunday 7 September 2008 :
- Everyday, from 12:30 to 23:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 15 €
- Reduced price : 12 €
- Retired : 12 €
Online ticketing
Online ticketing
Online ticketing
Noon concerts: free of charge
Sseptembre 1st, 8:30PM: Muziekgebouw aan't IJ (GZ) Insomnio Ensemble
Septembre 2nd, 12:30PM Bimhuis: Post/Mulder Erik Bosgraaf, 8:30PM Muziekgebouw aan't IJ (GZ): De ereprijs, Nederlands Accordeon Atelier, Valerio Bonis, Jose Garcia Rodriguez, Teodora Stepancic, Juan Martinez, Elyssa Shalla, Frank Wienk, Jose Garcia
Septembre 3rd, 12:30PM Bimhuis: Ensemble MAE, 8:30PM Muziekgebouw aan't IJ (GZ) : Schonberg Ensemble
Septembre 4th, 12:30PM Bimhuis: CANTUS ensemble, 8:30PM Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ: Nieuw Ensemble, Eurekafoon!
Septembre 5th, 12:30PM Bimhuis: Telesto Trio, Stelios Manousakis, Stephanie Pan, Juan Martinez , 20h30 Paradiso : Night of the Unexpected
Septembre 6th, 8:30PM Muziekgebouw aan't IJ (GZ) : LOOS, Ensemble Conservatorium Amsterdam, Peter Prommel, Monica Germino, 3PM Bimhuis : Ensemble Conservatorium Amsterdam, Jos Zwaanenburg
Septembre 7th, 3PM Muziekgebouw aan't IJ (GZ) : VocaalLAB, award ceremony for the 2008 edition
GAUDEAMUS MUSIC CENTRE
Piet Heinkade 5
AMSTERDAM 1019
