This year, five new faculty members join Codarts Classical Music. Each brings a unique background and specialization – from music history to organ improvisation, and from tuba to bass trombone.
Composition teacher Robin de Raaff experienced two career highlights this summer: the world premiere of his latest work L’Azur on 27 August at the Lucerne Festival, followed just four days later by the German premiere at the Philharmonie in Berlin during Musikfest Berlin. The cantata for mixed choir and orchestra is a tribute to Pierre Boulez, who would have turned 100 this year, and is based on the poem of the same name by Stéphane Mallarmé. Commissioned by the Lucerne Festival in collaboration with the Pierre Boulez foundation and the NTR Zaterdag Matinee, L’Azur once again brought De Raaff
A warm welcome and careful preparation In the months leading up to this new academic year, we connected with our new students through introductory activities, workshops and performances. This gave them a taste of the rich diversity and spirit of collaboration that Global Musics stands for. Behind the scenes, our staff worked on the final details of the new curriculum this summer, refining courses and preparing the teaching spaces so that everything was ready for the 2025-2026 academic year. When the doors opened, we didn't just start a new academic year – we also began a new chapter in the
The first week of the new academic year officially started on1 September. Last week was therefore dedicated to the introduction week for all new first-year students. Over the course of five days, the new students got to know their new school and fellow students better. On Monday, they were welcomed with an introductory speech by the Executive Board president, David Lauwen. After that, the student panel shared their experiences of their intro week, their favorite spots in Rotterdam, and gave tips on how to maintain a good balance between study and relaxation. The day ended with an information
This past July, Codarts students, teachers, and alumni once again took the spotlight on their own Talent Stage at the NN North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam. The line-up featured students from our Jazz, Pop, and Global Musics departments, including Inês Kosters, winner of the Erasmus Jazz Prize 2025. Another highlight of the festival was the Codarts Big Band, conducted by renowned trombonist and bandleader Ilja Reijngoud. Thanks to NSJF for making this unique annual collaboration possible. We are proud to give our students this opportunity and equally proud to see our teachers shine on one of
"The Kāna Percussion Trio has devised an admirable social programme with a wonderful build-up, where the message is subtly but clearly packaged. In their playing there is drive and precision, the energy splashes from the percussion instruments." During the finale, this season's candidates, mezzo-soprano Isabel Pronk, saxophone quartet the Osimun Quartet, and percussion ensemble the Kāna Trio showed the jury and audience why they deserve the Dutch Classical Award. Dutch Classical Talent Tour & Award is an 18-month programme that helps young musicians develop. It is intended for talents up to the
Relieving stress through art and culture: how do you do that? That art and culture have a healing effect has been known for some time. What is less well known is that it doesn’t always have to involve highbrow art: Dutch folk songs or a Hollywood movie can just as easily promote health. The Medical Delta Program ‘Health promotion with arts and culture’ investigates which artistic interventions are effective, providing the necessary foundation to scale up successful projects. Prof. Dr. Janine Stubbe is a 'endowed professor at the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC),
Dear neighbour , Wellicht hebben we elkaar al een keer gezien. Of niet? Toch ben ik benieuwd naar wat jou hier heeft gebracht. Wat is het licht achter jouw raam? Wie heeft zich dat ooit afgevraagd? In deze voorstelling brengen studenten van de opleiding Codarts Docent Dans publiek, dansers en choreografen bij elkaar. Maak kennis met gevestigde makers Anderson Carvalho , Miguel Altunaga , Lucien Denny én met de dansmakers van de toekomst! Meer info & tickets
In this performance, Codarts' talents showcase a selection of the best that contemporary dance has to offer. The dancers, from all parts of the world, present a unique programme of solos, duets and group pieces - drawn from existing repertoire and new work by top international choreographers and young choreography talents. With this performance, we conclude a successful theater and dance season and also give a taste of what the Talent On The Move Tour 2026, in collaboration with Holland Dance Festival and Droom en Daad, has to offer. Ticket link
Our students take the stage to share music rooted in cultural heritage, reimagined with fresh perspectives and artistic integrity. They will bring a vibrant mix of improvisation and innovation! What to expect? South America and the Caribbean : Son Cubano, Salsa, Afro-Cuban traditions, Samba, Forró, Choro, MPB, Bossa Nova, Tropicália Anatolia and the Eastern Mediterranean : Anatolian Folk, Classical Ottoman Music, Greek Folk Fusions and creative encounters : innovative combinations of global styles with Jazz, Flamenco, contemporary music, Arabic and Eastern European influences — and much more Roda
