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On 5 September, church musician and former Codarts lecturer Hans van Gelder passed away at the age of 74. With his love for liturgy and music, he inspired many students.

Discover your future in the (performing) arts at Codarts Rotterdam! Visit our open days on location and other (online) information sessions.

In the 2025/2026 academic year, Codarts Classical Music welcomes five new teachers. With their broad experience and expertise, they enrich the programme and inspire the next generation of musicians.

His new cantata L’Azur took him to some of Europe’s most prestigious stages this summer.

1 September marked the long-awaited start of the renewed Global Musics (formerly World Music) programme. Codarts is proud that this programme – focused on innovation, diversity and collaboration – has been launched with 17 new students in the bachelor's…

After an energetic kick-off week, the new academic year has begun.

A proud partnership of talent and excellence

Art as medicine: why 'De Toppers' can be just as healing as Brahms

Sunday, June 1, Kāna Percussion Trio (Classical Music students) won the finals of Dutch Classical Talent 2025. Mezzo-soprano Isabel Pronk (alumna Music Theatre & Classical Music) won the audience award.

From June 1st to 13th, 2025, the International Conducting Competition Rotterdam will put six talented young conductors through five rigorous rounds of performances. They will need to present a diverse repertoire throughout public rehearsals and concerts with…