Essentials

the essential masterpieces as a selection series!

S series

S series

The Essentials series introduces you to the masterpieces you will be happy to know, performed by the world-famous Concertgebouw Orchestra. This pick-‘n-mix series offers a maximum of six compact concerts, which kick off at 9 p.m. with a lively introduction (in Dutch). 

Introduction and Entrée Café
Thomas Vanderveken, a Belgian presenter takes to the stage to introduce you to the programme in an inventive, enthusiastic way (in Dutch). After the concerts, the Entrée youth association organises the free Entrée Cafe in the Mirror Hall, with live music or a DJ.

Pick-‘n-mix series
In the next step of the ordering proces, choose at least three concerts – more concerts, more discount.  

Take a look here for the most frequently asked questions or contact our customer service020 305 10 15 (ma-vrij 9.30 a.m. - 3.30 p.m.) or klantenservice@concertgebouworkest.nl.

Essentials

The Essentials series introduces you to the masterpieces you will be happy to know, performed by the world-famous Concertgebouw Orchestra. This pick-‘n-mix series offers a maximum of six compact concerts, which kick off at 9 p.m. with a lively introduction (in Dutch). 

Introduction and Entrée Café
Thomas Vanderveken, a Belgian presenter takes to the stage to introduce you to the programme in an inventive, enthusiastic way (in Dutch). After the concerts, the Entrée youth association organises the free Entrée Cafe in the Mirror Hall, with live music or a DJ.

Pick-‘n-mix series
In the next step of the ordering proces, choose at least three concerts – more concerts, more discount.  

Take a look here for the most frequently asked questions or contact our customer service020 305 10 15 (ma-vrij 9.30 a.m. - 3.30 p.m.) or klantenservice@concertgebouworkest.nl.

Choose one of these options

your selection

S Series with 6 concerts

S series
  • Section 1+ €328.00
  • Section 1 €263.00
  • Section 2 €263.00
  • Section 3 €263.00

You choose the following concerts

  • Klaus Mäkela for KCO Photo: Marco Borggreve image: www.marcoborggreve.com allrights reserved

    Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

    Essentials: Mahler 1 with Klaus Mäkelä

    with an imaginative introduction

    • Gustav Mahler

      Symphony No. 1 'Titan'

    • Klaus Mäkelä

      conductor, artistic partner

  • image: ©MathiasBothor 2017

    Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

    Essentials: Le Poème de l’extase

    Karina Canellakis conducts Wagner and Scriabin, with a thought-provoking introduction

    • Richard Wagner

      Vorspiel und Liebestod uit 'Tristan und Isolde'

    • Alexander Skrjabin

      Le poème de l'Extase

    • Karina Canellakis

      conductor

  • image: Milagro Elstak

    Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

    Essentials: Symphonie fantastique

    with an imaginative introduction

    • Hector Berlioz

      Symphonie fantastique

    • Antonio Pappano

      conductor

  • Repetitie door het Concertgebouworkest van Oedipus Rex van Igor Stravinsky onder leiding van debuterend dirigent Santtu-Matias Rouvali.  Dirigent Santtu-Matias Rouvali. image: Renske Vrolijk/Concertgebouworkest

    Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

    Essentials: Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5

    With an imaginative introduction

    • Jean Sibelius

      Symfonie nr. 5

    • Santtu-Matias Rouvali

      conductor

  • image: Milagro Elstak

    Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

    Essentials: Stravinsky’s Petrushka

    Paavo Järvi conducts Stravinsky’s colourful ballet music

    • Igor Stravinsky

      Petrushka

    • Paavo Järvi

      conductor

  • Concertgebouworkest Essentials: Strauss’ Don Quixote

    Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

    Essentials: Strauss’ Don Quixote

    Featuring soloists from the Concertgebouw Orchestra

    • Richard Strauss

      Don Quixote op. 35

    • Han-Na Chang

      conductor

    • Santa Vizine

      1st solo viola

    • Tatjana Vassiljeva - Monnier

      1st solo cello