December 28, 2023
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!
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!