Agenda

September 27th, 2026 – Venray

House Concert by Invitation of Kunst in de Kamer Venray.
This is a private concert.

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September 25th, 2026 – Concertgebouw Amsterdam

Masterclass by Liza Ferschtman in the Kleine Zaal of the Concertgebouw Amsterdam at 20:15h.

What does a piece of music truly mean to you, and how do you communicate that on stage? During this public masterclass, internationally acclaimed violinist Liza Ferschtman works with, among others, the Otilka Quartet to explore precisely these questions.

For more information: https://www.concertgebouw.nl/concerten/42778349-masterclass-jonge-nederlanders-met-liza-ferschtman

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September 20th, 2026 – Velp

Concert at the Sint-Vincentius Church in Velp at 14h.

The concert is organized by the Kunst in het Kerkje Foundation.
The Otilka Quartet performs works by Schubert, Mozart, and Beethoven.

For more information: https://kunstinhetkerkje.nl/concert-otilka-quartet/

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September 16th, 2026 – Concertgebouw Amsterdam – ♫

Lunch concert in the Kleine Zaal of the Concertgebouw Amsterdam at 12:30h.

Free lunch concert: Muze van Zuid with the Otilka Quartet, Mattias Spee (piano), and Jala Heywood (double bass). They perform, among other works, a String Quartet and the Concerto for Piano and Strings, Op. 1, both by Hans Henkemans.

For more information: https://www.concertgebouw.nl/concerten/46006086-gratis-lunchconcert-muze-van-zuid
Listen to it here: https://www.concertzender.nl/concertpodium/20260916-vergezichten-van-henkemans/

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September 11th, 2026 – Zaltbommel

Concert at the Gasthuiskapel, Zaltbommel at 19:30h.

Concert during the Emmy Verhey Festival. This year’s festival shines a special spotlight on the Dutch composer Hans Henkemans.
Thanks to conductor Ed Spanjaard, the Otilka Quartet obtained the manuscripts of previously unpublished scores and is now the only quartet to have these works in its repertoire.

For more information: https://emmyverheyfestival.nl/art-1-12-otilka-quartet-ode-aan-henkemans/

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September 5th, 2026 – Concertgebouw Amsterdam

Mini concerts at the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam from 10h.

There is plenty to experience musically during the free Concertgebouw OPEN!  
Wander through the Concertgebouw and let yourself be enchanted by classical chamber music performed by the Otilka Quartet.

For more information: https://www.concertgebouw.nl/concerten/45992856-concertgebouw-open-gratis-miniconcerten-voor-iedereen

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August 26th, 2026 – Oss

Mini concert at Barbarapark, next to De Groene Engel, Oss at 20h.

In the Footsteps of Titus is the theme of this year’s edition of Het Vierde Beeld. It reflects the fact that most of the participating performers and speakers either attended or currently attend the Titus Brandsma Lyceum.
Admission is free.

For more information: https://ons-oss.nl/nieuws/26e-editie-het-vierde-beeld-in-het-voetspoor-van-titus/

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August 25th, 2026 – Voorschoten

Concert at the Dorpskerk, Voorschoten at 20h.

The Otilka Quartet performs a classical program featuring works by Schubert, Mozart, and Beethoven, presented with a fresh perspective on classical music.

For more information: https://duivenvoordeconcerten.nl/concert/otilka-quartet/

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August 23th, 2026 – Berg en Dal

Concert  at Museumpark Orientalis, Heilig Landstichting, Berg en Dal at 15h.

The Otilka Quartet performs an open-air program during the Wagner4daagse, featuring string quartet works by, among others, Ludwig van Beethoven and Erwin Schulhoff.

For more information: https://wagner4daagse.nl/programma/strijkkwartet/

Performance during the Wagner4daagse at the Cenakelkerk, Heilig Landstichting, Berg en Dal at 17h.

Wagner’s opera Tannhäuser is one of his earliest works. Together with, among others, Marc Pantus and Daan Boertien, the Otilka Quartet performs the third act, a succession of musical highlights.

For more information: https://wagner4daagse.nl/programma/opera/

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August 22th, 2026 – Berg en Dal

Concert  at Museumpark Orientalis, Heilig Landstichting, Berg en Dal at 18h.

The Otilka Quartet performs an open-air program during the Wagner4daagse, featuring string quartet works by, among others, Ludwig van Beethoven and Erwin Schulhoff.

For more information: https://wagner4daagse.nl/programma/strijkkwartet/

Performance during the Wagner4daagse at the Cenakelkerk, Heilig Landstichting, Berg en Dal at 20h.

Wagner’s opera Tannhäuser is one of his earliest works. Together with, among others, Marc Pantus and Daan Boertien, the Otilka Quartet performs the third act, a succession of musical highlights.

For more information: https://wagner4daagse.nl/programma/opera/

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August 21th, 2026 – Berg en Dal

Concert  at Museumpark Orientalis, Heilig Landstichting, Berg en Dal at 17h.

The Otilka Quartet performs an open-air program during the Wagner4daagse, featuring string quartet works by, among others, Ludwig van Beethoven and Erwin Schulhoff.

For more information: https://wagner4daagse.nl/programma/strijkkwartet/

Performance during the Wagner4daagse at the Cenakelkerk, Heilig Landstichting, Berg en Dal at 20h.

Wagner’s opera Tannhäuser is one of his earliest works. Together with, among others, Marc Pantus and Daan Boertien, the Otilka Quartet performs the third act, a succession of musical highlights.

For more information: https://wagner4daagse.nl/programma/opera/

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August 20th, 2026 – Berg en Dal

Concert  at Museumpark Orientalis, Heilig Landstichting, Berg en Dal at 17h.

The Otilka Quartet performs an open-air program during the Wagner4daagse, featuring string quartet works by, among others, Ludwig van Beethoven and Erwin Schulhoff.

For more information: https://wagner4daagse.nl/programma/strijkkwartet/

Performance during the Wagner4daagse at the Cenakelkerk, Heilig Landstichting, Berg en Dal at 20h.

Wagner’s opera Tannhäuser is one of his earliest works. Together with, among others, Marc Pantus and Daan Boertien, the Otilka Quartet performs the third act, a succession of musical highlights.

For more information: https://wagner4daagse.nl/programma/opera/

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August 19th, 2026 – Berg en Dal

Performance during the Wagner4daagse at the Cenakelkerk, Heilig Landstichting, Berg en Dal at 20h.

Wagner’s opera Tannhäuser is one of his earliest works. Together with, among others, Marc Pantus and Daan Boertien, the Otilka Quartet performs the third act, a succession of musical highlights.

For more information: https://wagner4daagse.nl/programma/opera/

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August 13th, 2026 – Amsterdam

Concert in De Duif, Amsterdam at 20h.

As part of the Grachtenfestival, the Otilka Quartet performs with pianist Yang Yang Cai, presenting an arrangement of a Mozart piano concerto and a piano quintet by Brahms.

For more information: https://www.grachtenfestival.nl/concert/-yang-yang-cai—otilka-kwartet-13-08-2026-20-00

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August 9th, 2026 – Amsterdam

Concert at the Vondelpark Open Air Theatre, Amsterdam at 12:30h.

The program features works by L. van Beethoven, Boulanger, and Mussorgsky.
Admission is free.

For more information: https://www.openluchttheater.nl/artiest/nieke-van-der-hoff-jun-bai-de-jong-otilka-quartet/

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July 23rd, 2026 – Veenhuizen

Concert in the Koepelkerk, Veenhuizen at 20h.

An evening with the Otilka Quartet during the Aurora Festival.
The program features works by Schubert, Mustonen, and L. van Beethoven.

For more information: https://www.aurorafestival.nl/programma/237-een-avond-met-het-otilka-kwartet/

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July 11th, 2026 – Batenburg

Concert in the Oude Sint-Victorkerk, Batenburg at 17h.

The concert is part of the Batenburg Baroque Festival.
“The Beethoven string quartets are, in our opinion, perhaps the most beautiful string quartets ever written.”

For more information: https://www.batenburgbaroque.nl/event/otilka-quartet-2/

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July 11th, 2026 – Ravenstein – ♫

Concert in the Garnizoenskerk, Ravenstein at 14h.

The concert is part of the Batenburg Baroque Festival.
“The Beethoven string quartets are, in our opinion, perhaps the most beautiful string quartets ever written.”
NPO Klassiek will record the concert.

For more information: https://www.batenburgbaroque.nl/event/otilka-quartet/ 
Listen to the recordings here: https://www.npoklassiek.nl/concerten/c772c6d9-445f-411a-82cf-90aaf6698174/batenburg-baroque-festival

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June 7th, 2026 – Mook en Middelaar

Three concerts in Plasmolen at 13.30h, 14.45h and 16h.

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of Chamber Music Mook en Middelaar, a concert route is being organized. House concerts at three locations and a garden concert are on the program.

For more information: https://kamermuziekmookenmiddelaar.nl/10-jaar-kamermuziek-mook-en-middelaar/
For even more information: https://kamermuziekmookenmiddelaar.nl/otilka-string-quartet/

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June 6th, 2026 – Zutphen

Concert in the Lutheran Church Zutphen at 13h.

The concert is part of the Beethoven Festival in the historic city center of Zutphen.
The Otilka Quartet performs String Quartet No. 8 by L. van Beethoven and String Quartet No. 1 by Olli Mustonen.

For more information: https://beethoven-festival.nl/event/otilka-quartet/

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June 4th, 2026 – Amsterdam

String Quartet Biennale – Founders Concert in Amsterdam.

For more information about the String Quartet Biennale: https://sqba.nl 
For more information about the String Quartet Biennale founder: https://www.ilovetheater.nl/founder-strijkkwartet-biennale-amsterdam-yasmin-hilberdink-ontvangt-andreaspenning-van-de-stad-amsterdam/

This is a private event.

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May 31st, 2026 – Bergen

Concert in the Ruïnekerk Bergen at 14.30h.

This is a private event.

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April 25th, 2026 – Utrecht

Concert in TivoliVredenburg Utrecht at 18.30h.

Neuropsychologist Erik Scherder shows what music does to different parts of our brain, especially when we play an instrument. With scientific insights and recognizable examples, he takes the audience through the functions and interaction of brain regions, supported by the award-winning Otilka string quartet, which illustrates his story with music.

SNAAR, the festival where music and science come together is an initiative of violinist Merel Vercammen and the Resonance foundation.

For more information: https://www.snaarfestival.nl/programma-snaar-2026

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April 23rd, 2026 – Rotterdam – ♫

Concert in het Veerhuis in Rotterdam at 19h.

The award ceremony of the Great Poetry Prize 2026 will take place this year during a live broadcast of the radio program Opium on NPO Klassiek.
The Great Poetry Prize is a major poetry prize in the Dutch-language area. The award, which carries a cash prize of €20,000, is presented annually to the best Dutch-language poetry collection of the preceding year.
The Otilka Quartet will also play two new pieces by Corrie van Binsbergen.

For more information: https://www.veerhuisrotterdam.nl/de-grote-poezieprijs 
Find the performance of the two new pieces here: https://www.npoklassiek.nl/klassiek/opium/bc34a583-cea1-4467-bbb9-d83346855358/samuel-vriezen-wint-de-grote-poezieprijs-2026
Listen to the complete broadcast here: https://www.npoklassiek.nl/fragmenten/opium/019d869f-420b-706f-8c77-3beb79427633/2026-04-13-uitreiking-de-grote-poezieprijs-2026-live-in-opium

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April 12th, 2026 – Noordwijk

Concert in Huis ter Duin in Noordwijk at 15h.

An afternoon of classical music in Noordwijk promises the beauty of spring, the sea, a glass of wine in hand, and the full enjoyment of a musical journey. Tijl Beckand is your captain and guide. He introduces the music and tells the story behind — and between — the notes.

For more information: https://klamuze.nl/events/de-negende-van-tijl/

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January 31st, 2026 – Amsterdam

Public masterclass by Olli Mustonen in the Muziekgebouw Amsterdam at 11.30h.

As part of the String Quartet Biennale Amsterdam, pianist and composer Olli Mustonen, known for his innovative approach to both existing and new repertoire, gives a masterclass for the Otilka Quartet.

For more information: https://www.muziekgebouw.nl/nl/agenda/masterclass-4ry6

December 29th, 2025 – Utrecht

Two concerts in Het Maltezerhuis in Utrecht at 13h and 15h.

Concerts are part of the International Chamber Music Festival Utrecht artistically led by Janine Jansen.

For more information: https://kamermuziekfestival.nl/concert/otilka-quartet/

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December 16th, 2025 – Hilversum – ♫

Otilka Quartet featured on NPO Klassiek radio at 9.00h.

Interview and performance during the radio program De Klassieken, presented by Ab Nieuwdorp on NPO Klassiek.
This follows the release of the new CD by cellist Stefano Bruno.

For more information: https://www.npoklassiek.nl/fragmenten/de-klassieken/019b2236-cdd3-718b-9f58-f40448b22597/2025-12-15-live-at-de-klassieken-stefano-bruno-friends
Listen to it here: https://www.npoklassiek.nl/uitzendingen/de-klassieken/019782e4-65b9-73c8-822b-3dfaefae6e61/2025-12-16-de-klassieken 

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December 6th, 2025 – Amsterdam

House concert in the Willemsparkweg Amsterdam at 19.30h.

This is a private event.

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December 5th, 2025 – Hilversum – ♫

Otilka Quartet featured on NPO Klassiek radio at 17.30h.

Interview and performance during the radio program Podium, presented by Maartje Stokkers on NPO Klassiek.

Listen to it here: https://www.npoklassiek.nl/uitzendingen/podium/019782f1-b484-72ad-9aee-465b81c5dbdf/2025-12-05-podium 

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November 30th, 2025 – Amsterdam

Birthday concert in the Plantage Dok Amsterdam at 15.30h.

This is a private event.

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November 26th, 2025 – Amsterdam – ♫

Festive concert of Het Kersjes Fonds in De Duif in Amsterdam at 20h.

Performance by, among others, the Otilka Quartet on the occasion of the 2025 Kersjesprijs award to the Otilka Quartet.
This is a private event.

Listen to it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8csSS378QPs 

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October 26th, 2025 – Bloemendaal

Concert by the Otilka Quartet with saxophonist Ileana Termini in the town hall of Bloemendaal at 11h.

The Otilka Quartet plays works by Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Bartók, Wilson, and Lago.
The pieces by Ian Wilson and Guillermo Lago are performed together with the Italian classical saxophonist Ileana Termini.

For more information: https://muzenforum.nl/concerten/otilka-quartet-ileana-termini/

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October 19th, 2025 – Concertgebouw Amsterdam

Concert by the Otilka Quartet in the Kleine Zaal of Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam at 15:30h.

In March 2024, the Otilka Quartet enchanted the audience during an atmospheric lunch concert in the Kleine Zaal. Today they return to this magical place, with a captivating new program.
The highlight of the afternoon: the Second String Quintet in B-flat by Felix Mendelssohn – a work full of fire, refinement, and emotional depth.

For more information: https://www.concertgebouw.nl/concerten/14281355-otilka-quartet–jong-talent-met-mendelssohn-en-haydn

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September 28th, 2025 – Nederhorst den Berg

Concert by the Otilka Quartet with saxophonist Ileana Termini in Het Jagthuis in Nederhorst Den Berg at 15:30h.

The opening of the new concert season in Het Jagthuis is provided by the Otilka Quartet together with saxophonist Ileana Termini.

For more information: https://www.jagthuis.nl/agenda/28-sep-2025-1530-otilka-quartet-met-saxofoniste-ileana-termini/2bNt9Jn9D6bp09VHxv

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September 27th, 2025 – Amsterdam – ♫

Concert by the Otilka Quartet during the NSKA Friends Concert 2025 in the Waalse Kerk in Amsterdam at 20h.

At the invitation of the Dutch String Quartet Academy, the Otilka Quartet and the Cong Quartet give a concert in the iconic Waalse Kerk.
Beforehand, at 17h, there is a public masterclass led by Marc Danel and Stefan Metz of the NSKA.

For more information: https://dewaalsekerk.nl/muziek/strijkkwartetten-series/strijkkwartet-serie-cong-otilka-quartet
Listen to it here:
– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3fVSND_HYE
– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otq81ahYHEc
– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VBm2mSI8sw

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September 20th, 2025 – The Hague

Concert by the Otilka Quartet during Festival Klassiek achter de Duinen in West in The Hague at 13:30h.

Together with Barbara Kozelj, Ralph van Raat and Tobias Borsboom, the Otilka Quartet performs in the program The American Dream.
Festival Klassiek achter de Duinen is the chamber music festival of The Hague.

For more information: https://www.klassiekachterdeduinen.nl/the-american-dream

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August 3rd, 2025 – Herwijnen

Concert by the Otilka Quartet with saxophonist Ileana Termini at Geofort in Herwijnen at 19h.

Before the concert during Festival Muziekzomer Gelderland, a guide takes you on a tour of the fortress island. Learn more about this special location, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage.

For more information: https://www.muziekzomer.nl/concerten/concertagenda/connection

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August 2nd, 2025 – Vorden

Concert by the Otilka Quartet with saxophonist Ileana Termini at Landgoed De Wildenborch in Vorden at 15h.

The concert during Festival Muziekzomer Gelderland takes place at Landgoed De Wildenborch, a historic estate between Lochem and Vorden.
The gardens, designed in the English landscape style, are only open a few times per year.

For more information: https://www.muziekzomer.nl/concerten/concertagenda/luisterrijk-landgoed-wildenborch-2025

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August 1st, 2025 – Groesbeek

Concert by the Otilka Quartet with saxophonist Ileana Termini in the Wine Center in Groesbeek at 14:30h.

High Wine arrangement during Festival Muziekzomer Gelderland. In collaboration with the Dutch Wine Center, Muziekzomer Gelderland organizes a fully catered afternoon.

For more information: https://www.muziekzomer.nl/concerten/concertagenda/connection-otilka-termini-groesbeek

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June 20th, 2025 – Utrecht

Lunch concert by the Otilka Quartet in Tivoli Vredenburg in Utrecht at 12:30h.

At the invitation of the Dutch String Quartet Academy.
The Lunch Concert in Tivoli Vredenburg is the springboard for emerging talent.
Admission is free.

For more information: https://www.tivolivredenburg.nl/agenda/76330783/lunchconcert-klassiek-20-06-2025

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June 9th, 2025 – Rozendaal

Mini concerts with the Otilka Quartet in and around Rozendaal from 13h.

Musical bike ride.
With mini concerts by the Otilka Quartet during the Muziekfestival ZOOM!

For more information: https://www.zoomfestival.nl/fietsrouteconcerten/

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June 7th, 2025 – Rozendaal

Concert with the Otilka Quartet in the open-air theater De Pinkenberg in Rozendaal at 20h.

Open-air concert with, among others, the Maat Saxophone Quartet, the Otilka Quartet, and the Ruysdael Quartet during the Muziekfestival ZOOM!

For more information: https://www.zoomfestival.nl/openluchtconcert/

Mini concerts with the Otilka Quartet in and around Rozendaal from 10h.

Musical walk: the secret of Rozendaal.
With mini concerts by the Otilka Quartet during the Muziekfestival ZOOM!

For more information: https://www.zoomfestival.nl/muzikale-wandeling/

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June 6th, 2025 – De Steeg

Concert with the Otilka Quartet in Farm Van der Weele in De Steeg at 20h.

Rising Stars Concert with the Maat Saxophone Quartet, the Otilka Quartet, and the Ruysdael Quartet during the Muziekfestival ZOOM!

For more information: https://www.zoomfestival.nl/rising-stars/

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June 1st, 2025 – Nijmegen

Concert by the Otilka Quartet in PODIUM1390 in Nijmegen at 14h.

Sunday afternoon concert by the Otilka Quartet in the Aldenhofzaal of the Lindenberg, the theater of Dukenburg Nijmegen.

For more information: https://podium1390.wixsite.com/online/evenementen/otilka-string-quartet

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May 24th, 2025 – Amsterdam

Opening program by the Otilka Quartet in the Muziekgebouw in Amsterdam at 19:30h.

Concert Alpha and Omega by Quatuor Ébène, with the Otilka Quartet in the opening program.

For more information: https://www.muziekgebouw.nl/en/agenda/13786/quatuor-ebene/alpha-and-omega

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May 24th, 2025 – Kampen

Concert by the Otilka Quartet in the Stadsgehoorzaal Kampen at 12h.

Lunch concert by the Otilka Quartet during the Dudok Muziekdagen.

For more information: https://dudokmuziekdagen.nl/programma/de-nieuwe-oogst-b/

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May 22nd, 2025 – Kampen

Concert with the Otilka Quartet in De Burgwal in Kampen at 20h.

Opening concert of the Dudok Muziekdagen with the Dudok Quartet Amsterdam and the Otilka Quartet.
Together they perform the string octet De Chroniqueur (2024) by composer Max Knigge: a musical thriller that takes place at the edge of the stratosphere.

For more information: https://dudokmuziekdagen.nl/programma/grenzeloos-i-het-onbereikbare/

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May 18th, 2025 – Dordrecht

This is a private concert.

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May 11th, 2025 – Amsterdam

Concert in Red Space @droog, Amsterdam at 11h.

Morning concert at the invitation of the Nederlandse Strijkkwartet Academie.

For more information: https://www.droog.com/program/moederdag-otilka/

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April 4th, 2025 – Uden

Private concert – for educational purposes.

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March 16th, 2025 – Broek in Waterland

Concert in the Broeker Kerk, Broek in Waterland at 15h.

Sunday afternoon concert at the invitation of Stichting Broeker Kerk.

For more information: https://broekerkerk.nl/otilka/ 

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February 23rd, 2025 – Zelhem

Concert in Cultural centre De Brink in Zelhem at 20h.

Sunday evening concert at the invitation of the Chamber Music Foundation Zelhem.

For more information: https://www.kamermuziekzelhem.nl/flyer-met-overzicht-concerten-2024-2025/

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February 23rd, 2025 – Utrecht – ♫

Concert at the Mendelssohn Marathon, organised by the Dutch String Quartet Academy (NSKA) in Tivoli Vredenburg, Utrecht at 11h.
The Otilka Quartet, joined by violist Séamus Hickey, performs Mendelssohn’s own Second String Quintet.

For more information: https://www.tivolivredenburg.nl/agenda/42905877/mendelssohn-marathon-23-02-2025   
Listen to it here: https://youtu.be/Z2Bpn1DhaAk?si=nVNFNByEnRc0wvJn

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February 8th, 2025 – Markelo

Concert during the IN DOORS chamber music festival at 20h.

The Otilka Quartet plays both well-known pieces and lesser-heard compositions in St. Mary’s Chapel at Weldam Estate.

For more information: https://www.indoors-chambermusicfestival.nl/tickets/

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February 1st, 2025 – Groningen

Masterclass and Concert at the Shostakovich Festival in SPOT/De Oosterpoort, Groningen at 11.30h.

Masterclass by British violist Alan George (founder of the Fitzwilliam String Quartet).
Concert by the internationally acclaimed Quatuor Danel and the Otilka Quartet.

For more information: https://www.spotgroningen.nl/programma/quatuor-danel-2/

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January 12th, 2025 – Reek

Lunch Concert in Het Wapen van Reek at 12h.

Chamber music concert on Sunday with flutist Francisco Ramirez.
The theme is Nederlandse Schatten Opgegraven; an ode to Dutch composers.

For more information: https://www.ticketkantoor.nl/shop/Otilka

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January 8th, 2025 – Concertgebouw Amsterdam

Lunch concert in Kleine Zaal of Concertgebouw Amsterdam at 12.30h.

The Otilka Quartet won this concert at the International Music Competition Triomphe de l’Art as the special prize from the Nederlandse Strijkkwartet Academie (NSKA).

For more information: https://www.concertgebouw.nl/concerten/5314418-gratis-lunchconcert-nederlandse-strijkkwartet-academie

December 2nd, 2024 – Wassenaar

An Ode to Classical Masters at Museum Voorlinden at 10h.

The Otilka Quartet performs alongside saxophonist Ileana Termini in new quintet compositions by Ian Wilson and Lisa Wayreuther.
They also play works by Perry Goldstein and Guillermo Lago (the alter ego of Willem van Merwijk).

For more information: https://www.voorlinden.nl/bezoek/events/voorlinden-klassiek/

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November 30th, 2024 – Amsterdam

Festival Forbidden Music Regained.
Concert in Conservatorium van Amsterdam at 15.30h.

The Otilka Quartet plays works by H. Henkemans, a composer who was persecuted during WWII. His name was forgotten.
During this festival he is brought back to life.

For more information: https://donemus.nl/events/festival-forbidden-music-regained/

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November 12th, 2024 – Laren

The Evening of Georges in Singer Laren at 20.15h.

Festive farewell concert for Georges Mutsaerts, director of Wonderfeel, the largest open-air classical music festival in The Netherlands, held in the middle of summer and surrounded by nature.

For more information: https://wonderfeel.nl/en/georges-mutsaerts-zwaait-af-bij-wonderfeel/

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October 6th, 2024 – Oss

Klassiek compleet in De Lievekamp at 14h.

This concert takes place in the Rabo Hall, where the audience is seated at elegantly arranged tables around the stage.

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September 18th, 2024 – Bilthoven – ♫

Concert during the Jubilee Week at Huize Gaudeamus.

A concert program featuring music by composers for whom Huize Gaudeamus has been important. Works for string quartet performed by the Otilka Quartet.

For more information: https://www.huizegaudeamus.nl/Jubileum
Listen to it here: https://www.npoklassiek.nl/concerten/cb545dfa-692f-4a94-919b-4963bc0c622d/100-jaar-huize-gaudeamus

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September 15th, 2024 – Bilthoven

Opening Concert for 100 Years of Huize Gaudeamus.

Official opening of the Jubilee Week with the Opening Concert “Sounds of the House” by the Otilka Quartet.
This is a private event.

For more information: https://www.huizegaudeamus.nl/Jubileum

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July 21st, 2024 – ’s-Graveland – ♫

Concert at the Wonderfeel Festival at 13h.

The Otilka Quartet performs next to the manor on Het Veld, the heart of the festival, and premieres new work by Simon van Prooijen during this performance.

More information: https://wonderfeel.nl/programma/otilka-quartet/
Listen to it here: https://www.npoklassiek.nl/uitzendingen/zomeravondconcert/9c0a84be-e0f0-4829-91c9-0e3eb0e23fcb/2024-07-22-zomeravondconcert

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May 23rd, 2024 – Eindhoven

Concert at Storioni Festival in the Muziekgebouw at 12:30h.

This special Lunchtime Concert by the Otilka Quartet, immersed in the warm atmosphere of the Storioni Festival, offers an unforgettable musical experience filled with classical beauty.

For more information: https://storionifestival.nl/voorstelling/storionis-new-generation/

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May 22nd, 2024 – Heeze

Concert at Storioni Festival in the Castle at 16h.

Concert by the Otilka Quartet, followed by a delightful buffet dinner at the long tables of Heeze Castle.

For more information: https://storionifestival.nl/voorstelling/de-muziekkamer/

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May 22nd, 2024 – Eindhoven

Studium Generale Meets Storioni Festival in the Auditorium at TU/e at 12.40h.

Concert by the Otilka Quartet and the Storioni Trio.
Pieces will be performed that were composed by brilliant composers when they were just in their early twenties.

For more information: https://storionifestival.nl/voorstelling/toen_beethoven_zo_oud_was_als_jij/

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March 28th, 2024 – Amsterdam – ♫

Keep an Eye Foundation – Studio 150 Sessions.

Live stream of a concert by the Otilka Quartet from Studio150 in the Bethlehem Church.

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/MzsKRkZIwOc

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February 25th, 2024 – Ravenstein

Concert in the Garnizoenskerk at 15:30h and 20h.

The Ravenstein Cultural Foundation celebrates its 40th anniversary with the festive world premiere of a composition written by Max van Platen, especially for this occasion.
The Otilka Quartet, together with soprano Noa van den Berg, will perform this composition.

For more information: https://cultuur-ravenstein.nl/concert/jubileumconcert/

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February 17th, 2024 – Brussels, Belgium – ♫

Gala Concert in the Musical Instruments Museum of the IX International Music Competition “Triomphe de l’Art.”

The Otilka Quartet won this concert as the special prize from the Netherlands String Quartet Academy (NSKA).

For more information: https://triomphedelart.org/language/nl/internationaal-muziekconcours/ix-internationale-muziekwedstrijd-triomf-van-de-kunst-snaarinstrumenten-kamermuziekensembles/resultaten-van-de-wedstrijd-2024/
For a video of the Gala Concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCxfNHFFRAQ

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February 4th, 2024 – Bemmel

Concert by the Otilka Quartet in the Theaterkerk at 10:15h.

Sunday morning Classical Coffee Concert by the Otilka Quartet, organized by the Foundation Toestanden Op Podium, Bemmel.

For more information: https://theaterkerk.nl/programma/294-koffieconcert-klassiek–het-otilka-quartet

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January 13th, 2024 – Amsterdam

Pre-Concert in the Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ.

Concert by the Otilka Quartet as the opening act for Cuarteto Quiroga & Ilker Arcayürek.

For more information: https://www.muziekgebouw.nl/nl/agenda/12665/cuarteto-quiroga-ilker-arcayurek/togetherness

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January 7th, 2024 – Goes

Lunch concert in Theater de Mythe at 11h.

Chamber music concert by the Otilka Quartet, organized by the Chamber Music Friends Foundation Zeeland.

For more information: https://kamermuziekzeeland.nl/evenement/otilka-quartet/

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January 5th, 2024 – NPO Klassiek – ♫

Live performance on NPO Klassiek, radio program Podium.

Program: Joly Braga Santos (1924-1988), Quarteto para cordas no. 1 (1945), 3rd movement: Andante tranquilo.

Watch it here: https://www.nporadio4.nl/fragmenten/null/9e6b59ab-821f-4fce-a8fb-239518fb2c20/2024-01-05-hoe-probeert-het-otilka-kwartet-voet-aan-de-grond-te-krijgen

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January 1st, 2024 – NPO Klassiek – ♫

Radio broadcast from 20h to 22:30h of a previously recorded performance during a special edition of the NTR Evening Concert: “Toekomstmuziek” on NPO Klassiek.

Program: Maurice Ravel, String Quartet in F Major
3rd movement: Très Lent,
4th movement: Vif et agité.

Watch it here: https://www.nporadio4.nl/klassiek/avondconcert/37b736c9-f7bf-494c-bfc3-865492fc2748/avondconcert-nieuwjaar-special-welke-talenten-komen-eraan

December 17th, 2023 – Gemert

Ode to unknown dutch repertoire.

The Otilka Quartet will perform Hans Henkemans’ string quartet no 2, premiered earlier in April.

For more information: https://www.nazarethgemert.nl/

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December 14th, 2023 – Leusden-Zuid

Concert in NH-kerk at 20.15h.

For more information: https://www.valleiconcerten.nl/programma-s

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December 10th, 2023 – Oss

Concert in Jan Cunen Museum in Oss.

Ode to unknown dutch repertoire.
The Otilka Quartet will perform Hans Henkemans’ string quartet no 2, premiered earlier in April.

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December 9th, 2023 – Amsterdam

Concert in Theaterzaal in the Conservatorium van Amsterdam at 20h.

Ode to unknown dutch repertoire.
The Otilka Quartet will perform Hans Henkemans’ string quartet no 2, premiered earlier in April.

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September 10th, 2023 – Hilversum

Small concert to celebrate monumentendag. 

From 14h till 16h in Oude Enghweg 19, Hilversum.

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August 19th, 2023 – Amsterdam – ♫

Interview and mini concert at 17h for the NPO Klassiek ‘EarBites’ program about the Grachtenfestival Amsterdam.

Program: H. Henkemans, String Quartet no. 2.

Listen to it here: https://www.nporadio4.nl/uitzendingen/podium/bae26afa-f641-4868-9411-ffd052ef68b0/2023-08-19-podium

Outdoor concert at 11h in ‘De Lutherhof’, part of the Grachtenfestival.

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April 25th, 2023 – Amsterdam

Event in the Conservatorium van Amsterdam

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April 14th, 2023 – Amsterdam

Concert at 20:15 with Mattias Spee.

Event dedicated to Hans Henkemans.

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April 13th, 2023 – Amsterdam

Event in the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.

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April 7th, 2023 – Uden

Private concert – for educational purposes.

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March 18th, 2023 – Haarlem

Private concert.

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February 25th, 2023 – NPO Klassiek – ♫

Interview and mini concert for the NPO Klassiek ‘De Muziekfabriek’ radio program by Jet Berkhout.
For the topic ‘Vrij Spel’ they play a tango version of J. Brahms, Symphony no. 3 (3rd mov) for String Quartet.

Watch it here: https://www.npoklassiek.nl/klassiek/vrij-spel/10c28abd-6020-4a50-920c-e1575e9832a6/vrij-spel-otilka-quartet-vs-brahms 
Or here: https://youtu.be/KZswtiQ33cU