In the Grote Zaal, the Codarts Wind Band opens the festival with a collaboration with the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy, conducted by Erik van de Kolk. Students and professional musicians join forces to form one symphonic wind orchestra. After that, the Codarts String Orchestra, led by Gordan Nikolić, performs a program that reveals more and more depth the longer you listen. Later in the evening, you’ll hear the music of the Global Musics Silk Road Ensemble, featuring repertoire rooted along the historic Silk Road. The finale returns to the Grote Zaal: the Codarts Pop Orchestra
Across oceans and generations, rhythm and voice have travelled with people, carried in song, memory and the body. As music moves, it transforms: patterns evolve, melodies adapt, and new forms emerge through encounter. This performance traces those journeys, from African rhythmic foundations through the transatlantic slave trade and into the diverse musical cultures that grew from it, including the music that students at Codarts carry in their own hands, ears and traditions. The three ensembles — working across Caribbean, South American and related musical traditions will give distinct yet
The concert marks the culmination of an intensive week of creation and rehearsal, developed in the shared space of Culture and Campus Rotterdam, where students worked in close proximity to the Putselaan neighbourhood before bringing the project to Fenix. Across oceans and generations, rhythm and voice have travelled with people, carried in song, memory and the body. As music moves, it expands: patterns evolve, melodies adapt, and new forms emerge through encounter. During this hour-long performance, three ensembles will give distinct yet connected performances, reflecting how sound develops through
Registration The session is free and open to anyone interested in the Global Musics BMus or MMus programmes. Registration is required. After registering, you will receive a Microsoft Teams link by email before the event. You can register via this link . Questions? Send an email with your question to: globalmusics@codarts.nl Programme The session lasts approximately two hours and is designed to be open, welcoming and informative. There will be plenty of time for questions. 18:00 – 18:20 | Welcome & Introduction to Global Musics Jan Kuhr, Head of Department, opens the evening with an introduction to
The story of Robin Hood and his Merry Men still resonates today, but what does it look like in our current world? In this musical theatre performance, the students explore what rebellion means in modern times. What happens when those in power begin to appear more lenient? And what is freedom really worth if you are confined, while others are free to go wherever they please? Be taken on a journey through this contemporary interpretation of a classic tale and reflect on how far you would go for freedom. The performance takes place on 15 and 16 April at 20:00. Find tickets and more information
On Saturday 9 May, we open our doors to everyone who feels like dancing. Children aged 8 and up, young people and adults, beginners or those with a bit more experience: everyone is welcome. Come along with friends, family or students, or step onto the dance floor on your own and meet new people. Between 10:00 and 15:00, you can choose from no fewer than 16 different workshops. Feeling inspired already? Sign up via this link and meet the teachers of the future. Cost: pay what you can We believe it is important that dance is accessible to everyone, which is why we work with a “pay what you can
In the Martha Graham project, most of the music is symphonic, including a monographic by Carl Nielsen. Thus, the students will also have the opportunity to work on and dig in a Scandinavian monographic with Sibelius and Nielsen, as well as a selection of pieces from the Martha Graham repertoire. Find tickets for the lunch concert here . Performance: 16th April, Grote Zaal Royal Concertgebouw (Amsterdam) Programme: C. Nielsen Helios Overture op. 17 (10’) 3.2.2.2 - 4.3.3.1 - timp + str C. Nielsen Pan & Syrinx opp. 49 2.2.2.2 (9’) 4.2.0.0 - timp + 4 - str J. Sibelius Symphony no 7 in C major (22’)
