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An die ferne Geliebte - Beethoven & Schubert: A Dialogue in Song - Festival The Art of Song Maastricht

Sint Janskerk, Maastricht

About

This recital sets songs by Beethoven and Schubert in dialogue around An die ferne Geliebte, at Sint Janskerk, Maastricht, on Saturday 27 February 2027 at 20:00. Part of Festival The Art of Song Maastricht.

What to expect

In 2027, 200 years after Beethoven's death, this recital sets his songs in dialogue with Schubert.

  • Beethoven's An die ferne Geliebte is central.
  • Baritone Vincent Kusters and pianist Iain Burnside perform.
  • Dick Disselkoen gives an introduction beforehand.
  • Includes a selection from Schubert's Rellstab songs.
  • Schubert was a torchbearer at Beethoven's funeral.
  • Part of Festival The Art of Song Maastricht.
  • Festival theme: Pilgrimage of Song.
  • It is called the first song cycle.

Performers

Questions

When does An die ferne Geliebte - Beethoven & Schubert: A Dialogue in Song - Festival The Art of Song Maastricht start and end?

An die ferne Geliebte - Beethoven & Schubert: A Dialogue in Song - Festival The Art of Song Maastricht runs Saturday, 27 February 2027, 20:00 until 22:00.

Where is An die ferne Geliebte - Beethoven & Schubert: A Dialogue in Song - Festival The Art of Song Maastricht?

An die ferne Geliebte - Beethoven & Schubert: A Dialogue in Song - Festival The Art of Song Maastricht takes place at Sint Janskerk, Vrijthof 24, Maastricht.

How much are tickets for An die ferne Geliebte - Beethoven & Schubert: A Dialogue in Song - Festival The Art of Song Maastricht?

Tickets for An die ferne Geliebte - Beethoven & Schubert: A Dialogue in Song - Festival The Art of Song Maastricht cost €35 on the official ticket shop.

Who is performing at An die ferne Geliebte - Beethoven & Schubert: A Dialogue in Song - Festival The Art of Song Maastricht?

Performing at An die ferne Geliebte - Beethoven & Schubert: A Dialogue in Song - Festival The Art of Song Maastricht: Festival The Art of Song Maastricht.

What is on the programme?

Songs by Beethoven and Schubert thematically linked to An die ferne Geliebte.

Beethoven's An die ferne Geliebte is central.

A selection from Schubert's Rellstab songs is included.

The Rellstab poems were first offered to Beethoven and later set by Schubert.

What is the festival theme?

The festival theme is Pilgrimage of Song.

The festival runs 23–28 February 2027.

It takes place on monumental locations around the Vrijthof.

It brings international top musicians and young talents together.

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Getting there

Sint Janskerk, Vrijthof 24, 6211 LD Maastricht, Limburg, NL

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