Hans Leenders studied percussion at Rotterdam Conservatoire, where he graduated as a performing musician in 1995. He also studied orchestral conducting with, among others, Jorma Panula. In the same year, he received a permanent appointment as percussionist with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, where he later also became assistant conductor to Valery Gergiev. Since 1997, he has been teaching at Codarts, Rotterdam's conservatoire. In 1998, Hans became a finalist in the prestigious international Kirill Kondrashin conducting competition, after which he conducted almost all Dutch professional
Dear colleagues, We would like to announce the group production of the third year Codarts Circus Arts students on 2 or 3 May 2025, performing for Circusstad Festival Rotterdam. All and Nothing At some point we acrobats - just like everyone else, must ask ourselves what we believe is important. Taking inspiration from folk tales and bringing the cosmos into the choreography, All and Nothing explores our perspectives on what really matters. Directed by Tim Lenkiewicz We hope to welcome you! Anna Beentjes (head), Jan Daems and Thomas Falk (coordinators) Codarts Circus Arts Rotterdam Ticket(s) Please
Dear colleagues, We would like to announce the group production of the third year Codarts Circus Arts students on 2 or 3 May 2025, performing for Circusstad Festival Rotterdam. All and Nothing At some point we acrobats - just like everyone else, must ask ourselves what we believe is important. Taking inspiration from folk tales and bringing the cosmos into the choreography, All and Nothing explores our perspectives on what really matters. Directed by Tim Lenkiewicz We hope to welcome you! Anna Beentjes (head), Jan Daems and Thomas Falk (coordinators) Codarts Circus Arts Rotterdam Ticket(s) Please
Next Exit: Paradise A: Excuse me? E: Yes. A: I was told that if I go around the corner here, then continue straight ahead for a couple of miles, I should see an apple tree on my left-hand side. They said that's the entrance to Paradise. E: Sorry I really don’t know. I thought that Paradise doesn’t exist? A: Believe me, I am sure it exists. E. Really?! (thinking) Would you mind if I’d join you? What is it like in Paradise? Peaceful? Boring? Lonely? Blissful? Where do we find it? We’ll probably end up with more questions than answers. But let’s dive into it and take a look! Directed by Klaus Jürgens
The duo will take you on a beautiful journey through songs by composers such as Schubert, Ravel, Debussy and Vaughan Williams. A vibrant musical trip through different styles and atmospheres. Buy a ticket here .
Tickets are available from 4 December via this link .
