Agenda
Upcoming events
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 and tickets: https://klamuze.nl/events/de-negende-van-tijl/
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 and tickets: https://www.veerhuisrotterdam.nl/de-grote-poezieprijs
Listen to it here: https://www.npoklassiek.nl/programmas/opium
Concert in TivoliVredenburg Utrecht at 18h.
SNAAR, the festival where music and science come together.
Together with the renowned professor of neuropsychology Erik Scherder, the Otilka Quartet presents a compelling concert.
SNAAR Festival is an initiative of violinist Merel Vercammen and the Resonance foundation.
For more information and tickets: https://www.snaarfestival.nl
Concert in the Ruïnekerk Bergen at 14.30h.
This is a private event.
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.
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 and tickets: https://beethoven-festival.nl/event/otilka-quartet/
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 and tickets: https://kamermuziekmookenmiddelaar.nl/10-jaar-kamermuziek-mook-en-middelaar/
Past events
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
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/
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
House concert in the Willemsparkweg Amsterdam at 19.30h.
This is a private event.
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
Birthday concert in the Plantage Dok Amsterdam at 15.30h.
This is a private event.
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
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/
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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/
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/
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/
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
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
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/
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/
This is a private concert.
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/
Private concert – for educational purposes.
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/
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/
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
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/
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/
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
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
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/
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/
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/
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.
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
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
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
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/
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/
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/
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
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/
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
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
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
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/
Live performance on NPO Klassiek, radio program Podium.
Program: Joly Braga Santos (1924-1988), Quarteto para cordas no. 1 (1945), 3rd movement: Andante tranquilo.
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.
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/
Concert in NH-kerk at 20.15h.
For more information: https://www.valleiconcerten.nl/programma-s
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.
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.
Small concert to celebrate monumentendag.
From 14h till 16h in Oude Enghweg 19, Hilversum.
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.
Event in the Conservatorium van Amsterdam
Concert at 20:15 with Mattias Spee.
Event dedicated to Hans Henkemans.
Event in the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.
Private concert – for educational purposes.
Private concert.
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
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