February 5, 2026
Utrecht
Canto Ostinato
Canto Ostinato on four grand pianos, performed by: Arielle Vernède, Gerard Bouwhuis, Hannes Minnaar and Ivo Janssen
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February 5, 2026
February 8, 2026
Groningen
Canto Ostinato
Canto Ostinato performed by the best performers from the very beginning: Arielle Vernède, Gerard Bouwhuis, Hannes Minnaar and Ivo Janssen
February 28, 2026
Leeuwarden
Canto Ostinato - piano & cello
Canto Ostinato performed piano & cello
February 28, 2026
Meppel
Canto Ostinato
Canto Ostinato by candlelight - performed by Marnix van de Poll
March 14, 2026
Sint Jacobiparochie
Canto Ostinato
Canto Ostinato by candlelight - performed by Marnix van de Poll
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January 10, 2026
Arnhem
Canto Ostinato 2.0 on keyboards, ney and percussion
Julian Schneemann is a musical adventurer. Everything he tackles, he does slightly differently, shedding new light on a work. This also applies to Canto Ostinato 2.0, Schneemann’s contemporary version of Simeon ten Holt’s equally iconic and hypnotic masterpiece. The repetitive patterns are given an electronic counterpoint, and Sinan Arat’s ney and Jeroen Batterink’s percussion organically complement the pianist’s familiar notes. A light show completes this twenty-first-century Canto journey.
December 28, 2026
Middelburg
Canto Ostinato on organ & trumpet
Between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, Simeon ten Holt’s world-famous masterpiece Canto Ostinato will be performed by two top musicians. Internationally acclaimed organist Aart Bergwerff will play the renowned De Rijckere organ in De Oostkerk. Together with trumpeter Eric Vloeimans—a jazzy all-rounder and master of improvisation—a unique musical interplay will emerge.
Be enchanted by Canto Ostinato in De Oostkerk.
December 14, 2025
Breda
Canto Ostinato - organ & trumpet
On sundaymorning Canto Ostinato will be performed by Eric Vloeimans (trumpet) and Aart Bergwerff (organ)
December 6, 2025
Meerssen
Canto Ostinato - lie down concert
Lie down concert performed by Jeroen van Veen
November 15, 2025
Arnhem
Intro dans - Less is More
Less is More is a subtle yet uplifting dance programme, embodying simplicity, stillness, and momentum. An evening of dance heritage in motion, featuring works by leading choreographers Hans van Manen, Lucinda Childs, and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. Plus two new creations by a new generation of international makers: Igor Bacovich & Iratxe Ansa, and Fernando Melo. Each of them, in their own way, masters the art of omission.