In memoriam Reinbert de Leeuw
Recap 14 feb 2025
On February 14, 2025, a musical tribute was paid to conductor, composer and pianist Reinbert de Leeuw by the Nederlands Kamerkoor, Asko|Schönberg and conductor Barbara Hannigan.
It was exactly five years ago that De Leeuw passed away. A concert was held in his name at the Muziekgebouw on February 14, 2025.
The Nederlands Kamerkoor opened with Liszt's Via Crucis (the Fourteen Stations of the Cross), a recording that won the Edison in 1987. This was followed by Sofia Gubaidoelina's Jetzt Immer Schnee, a work De Leeuw premiered in 1994. This piece, in which the choir stands as witnesses around the audience, provides a unique experience that reflects De Leeuw's deep connection to the composer.
Check out the images of the concert here:
Photo's by Melle Meivogel
Series of choirs 24/25
The season of 24/25 includes many more concerts filling het Muziekgebouw with wonderful choirs. After all, de Grote Zaal and its acoustics are perfect for so many great voices.
Explore our selection for concerts featuring choirs here: