Programm
Dauw (6+)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2023 | START AT 11:00 AM
Dauw is a cosy family concert where the magic of the hour blue and Andalusian and Arabic music take you into a dream world.
Libraries Tour – Ferdinand het stiertje (4+)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2023 | START AT 11:00 AM
Little bull Ferdinand is a special bull. He does not want to fight like other bulls, but prefers to sit under a tree, marvelling at all the beauty around him and smelling the flowers.
Apple Pie Concert – Manzanissimo
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2023 | START AT 2:00 PM
Ensemble Manzanissimo plays party music by Boccherini, Paganini and a brand new piece by Roukens. Guitarist Martin Kaaij joins these top string players from various Dutch orchestras.
Dauw (6+)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2023 | START AT 2:00 PM
Dauw is a cosy family concert where the magic of the hour blue and Andalusian and Arabic music take you into a dream world.
No one is too small – Lustrum Special
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2023 | START AT 3:00 PM
The Dutch/Portuguese Maat Saxophone Quartet, winners of the Dutch Classical Talent Award 2022, brings a fresh and unique approach to the saxophone quartet genre.
IKFU CInema: Le Quatuor Arod, Ménage à Quatre
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2023 | START AT 5:00 PM
In Le Quatuor Arod, Ménage à Quatre, documentary maker Bruno Monsaingeon shows the foursome’s development into a world-class string quartet.
Introduction Alexander Klapwijk
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2023 | START AT 7:00 PM
Alexander will give an informal explanation of that evening’s programme in just under half an hour.
Opening Concert IKFU 2023 – Lustrum Edition
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2023 | START AT 8:00 PM
For this festive 20th edition of the festival, Janine Jansen and her talented international friends will put three wonderful and much-loved chamber music works on the lectern.
Late Night Concert
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2023 | START AT 11:30 PM
New Generation Artist Ruslan Talas will showcase his versatility as a violinist and take us to the world of gypsy jazz, among other things, while enjoying a drink. A blissful end to this first festival day!
Luna (3+)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2023 | START AT 10:30 AM
In Luna, Yung-Tuan brings the moon close for a moment. Inventively, she creates her own lunar landscape with a big drum and we finally find out what those dark spots are on the moon, who is crawling around and what is rumbling and rustling.
Apple Pie Concert – Manzanissimo
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2023 | START AT 10:30 AM
Ensemble Manzanissimo plays party music by Boccherini, Paganini and a brand new piece by Roukens. Guitarist Martin Kaaij joins these top string players from various Dutch orchestras.
Libraries Tour – Ferdinand het stiertje (4+)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2023 | START AT 11:00 AM
Little bull Ferdinand is a special bull. He does not want to fight like other bulls, but prefers to sit under a tree, marvelling at all the beauty around him and smelling the flowers. Violinist Carla Leurs, together with her ancient violin, brings this beautiful musical story to life for the youngest visitors.
Walking Concerts – starting location Leeuwenbergh (Group A)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2023 | START AT 11:00 AM
During the Walking Concerts, you will be taking a walking tour of three ensembles in three different locations. A lunch for on the road is included in the price.
Walking Concerts – Starting Location DUMS (Group B)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2023 | START AT 11:30 AM
During the Walking Concerts, you will be taking a walking tour of three ensembles in three different locations. A lunch for on the road is included in the price.
Luna (3+)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2023 | START AT 12:00 PM
In Luna, Yung-Tuan brings the moon close for a moment. Inventively, she creates her own lunar landscape with a big drum and we finally find out what those dark spots are on the moon, who is crawling around and what is rumbling and rustling.
Apple Pie Concert – Manzanissimo
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2023 | START AT 2:30 PM
Ensemble Manzanissimo plays party music by Boccherini, Paganini and a brand new piece by Roukens. Guitarist Martin Kaaij joins these top string players from various Dutch orchestras.
IKFU Cinema: LE QUATUOR AROD, MÉNAGE À QUATRE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2023 | START AT 5:00 PM
In Le Quatuor Arod, Ménage à Quatre, documentary maker Bruno Monsaingeon shows the foursome’s development into a world-class string quartet.
Church Marathon – Starting Location Lutherse Kerk
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2023 | START AT 7:00 PM
A regular and beloved feature during the festival! From 7:00 PM, we take you to three beautifully atmospheric churches in Utrecht that are especially beautifully decorated at this time of year. Our international elite cast plays delightful works that are perfectly suited to the acoustics of these churches. Of course, again with glühwein or hot chocolate and a delicious oliebol!
Flare Quartet
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2023 | START AT 9:30 AM
The Flare Quartet are a fresh and innovative ensemble that focuses mainly on 20th- and 21st-century repertoire and presents it to its audience in an accessible way.
Church Marathon – Starting Location Pieterskerk
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2023 | START AT 7:00 PM
A regular and beloved feature during the festival! From 7:00 PM, we take you to three beautifully atmospheric churches in Utrecht that are especially beautifully decorated at this time of year. Our international elite cast plays delightful works that are perfectly suited to the acoustics of these churches. Of course, again with glühwein or hot chocolate and a delicious oliebol!
Wiegeling (6-18 months)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 | START AT 10:00 AM
In a soft, safe environment, a singer, a clarinetist and an ud player engage in musical encounters with a young audience and with each other.
Flare Quartet
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2023 | START AT 10:30 AM
The Flare Quartet are a fresh and innovative ensemble that focuses mainly on 20th- and 21st-century repertoire and presents it to its audience in an accessible way.
Libraries Tour – Ferdinand het stiertje (4+)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 | START AT 11:00 AM
Little bull Ferdinand is a special bull. He does not want to fight like other bulls, but prefers to sit under a tree, marvelling at all the beauty around him and smelling the flowers. Violinist Carla Leurs, together with her ancient violin, brings this beautiful musical story to life for the youngest visitors.
Hidden Gems – Viride Quartet
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 | START AT 11:00 AM
The festival enjoys working with partners within the city, including the Dutch String Quartet Academy (NSKA). We are delighted to be able to feature no less than three (former) ensembles, including this extremely talented Viride Quartet, during this festival!
Apple Pie Concerts – Manzanissimo
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 | START AT 10:30 AM
Ensemble Manzanissimo plays party music by Boccherini, Paganini and a brand new piece by Roukens. Guitarist Martin Kaaij joins these top string players from various Dutch orchestras.
Wiegeling (6-18 months)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 | START AT 11:15 AM
In a soft, safe environment, a singer, a clarinetist and an ud player engage in musical encounters with a young audience and with each other.
Free Lunch Concert: Boris Brovtsyn & New Generations
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 | START AT 12:30 PM
At this free lunch concert, you can enjoy the very greatest talents.
Wiegeling (6-18 MONTHS)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 | START AT 1:15 PM
In a soft, safe environment, a singer, a clarinetist and an oud player engage in musical encounters with a young audience and with each other.
Hidden Gems – ADAM Quartet: In Vivid Color
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 | START AT 2:00 PM
The festival enjoys working with partners within the city, including the Dutch String Quartet Academy (NSKA). We are delighted to have no less than three (former) ensembles, including this amazing ADAM Quartet, heard during this festival!
Hidden Gems – Aires Tropicales Quintet
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 | START AT 3:30 PM
The Aires Tropicales Woodwind Quintet strive to convey emotions beyond just the notes and create a connection with the audience through their heartfelt performances.
Garden of Delight – Lustrum Special
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 | START AT 5:30 PM
Lichtbende’s new show Garden of Delight is inspired by William Blake’s poem Garden of Love and the Song of Songs from the Bible. An emotional journey about love at first, and… at second sight!
Introduction Alexander Klapwijk
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 | START AT 7:00 PM
Alexander will give an informal explanation of that evening’s programme in just under half an hour.
Evening Concert
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 | START AT 8:00 PM
Especially for this anniversary edition, French-Swiss composer Richard Dubugnon wrote a new work for Janine and we are pleased and proud to present the world premiere of this work for solo violin, piano and string quartet at this festival.
Peter en de Draak (5+)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2023 | START AT 11:00 AM
Sometimes you make friends with a dragon.
A dragon?!
You make that up, of course… Or do you?
Libraries Tour – Ferdinand het stiertje (4+)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2023 | START AT 11:00 AM
Little bull Ferdinand is a special bull. He does not want to fight like other bulls, but prefers to sit under a tree, marvelling at all the beauty around him and smelling the flowers.
Rising Waves
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2023 | START AT 11:30 AM
You can even enjoy the festival outside the city limits. During this edition, we move to the beautiful Doornburgh in Maarssen, a buitenplaats for art and science. Here, Buitenplaats Doornburgh and Syrène Saxophone Quartet present the new concert series ‘STEK’.
Janine Jansen & New Generation Artists in Concert
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2023 | START AT 2:15 PM
On the final day of the festival, the New Generation Artists present themselves in front of an audience. Last week, they have been coached by Janine Jansen.
Camera Trajectina – The Sound of the City
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2023 | START AT 5:00 PM
What was on the lectern then? Camerata Trajectina delved into the archives and found an extensive inventory of the Collegium Library.
Introduction Alexander Klapwijk
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2023 | START AT 7:00 PM
Alexander will give an informal explanation of that evening’s programme in just under half an hour. You will hear interesting and fun (musicological) facts that will make the music sound even more beautiful afterwards!
Janine Jansen shines with her international music friends at anniversary edition
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2023 | START AT 8:00 PM Location: niet bekend incl. garderobe, pauzedrankje en servicekosten Artists: niet bekend…
Closing Concert IKFU 2023 – Lustrum Edition
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2023 | START AT 8:00 PM
After four exciting festival days, you can enjoy the creme de la creme of the international chamber music elite one more time! The perfect finale to this special anniversary edition of the International Chamber Music Festival 2023!