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Calefax (photo Jouk Oosterhof)
Series 25-26

Calefax 25/26

Five passionate wind players and inventors of the reed quintet genre

Five passionate wind players, virtuoso players, and brilliant arrangers. And since 1985 the inventors of a whole new genre: the reed quintet. Over 70 reed quintets followed in their footsteps. Calefax is now an established name in the music world. Their unwavering curiosity and open performance style ensure that every concert is a refreshing voyage through styles, periods and genres.

Events in this theme

  • Alba Rosa Viëtor – Calefax Composers Competition 2025 Final

    Calefax + Dianto Reed Quintet and others
    Thu 20 Nov 2025 20:15

    The talents of the future
    Bauckholt, Ish-Hurwitz

    Grote Zaal
    Tickets

  • Dido & Aeneazz

    Calefax + Eric Vloeimans
    Fri 21 Nov 2025 20:15

    A swinging version of Purcell’s famous opera
    Purcell, Hekkema, Vloeimans

    Grote Zaal
    Tickets

  • Un Momento Dado by Johan de Meij

    Calefax + CvA Wind Orchestra
    Sat 22 Nov 2025 12:30

    The first work for reed quintet and wind orchestra
    De Meij

    Grote Zaal
    Tickets

  • Outstanding soloist: bassoon

    Valeria Curti + Paul-Boris Kertsman
    Sat 22 Nov 2025 14:30

    A compelling journey towards wider recognition
    Mozart, Hensel, Holliger

    Kleine Zaal
    Tickets

  • Southern Europe’s first reed quintet

    Kalamos Reed Quintet + Thorwald Jørgensen
    Sat 22 Nov 2025 15:45

    Showcase of different styles and instruments
    Ravel, Čuperjani, Ranogajec

    Grote Zaal
    Tickets

  • Outstanding soloist: saxophone

    Nicolas Arsenijevic + Lise Charrin
    Sat 22 Nov 2025 16:45

    A musical journey from Paris to New York
    Ravel, Etezady

    Kleine Zaal
    Tickets

  • Grammy-winning ensemble

    Akropolis Reed Quintet
    Sat 22 Nov 2025 18:00

    Melting pot of cultures

    Grote Zaal
    Tickets

  • Outstanding soloist: clarinet

    Shirley Brill + Jonathan Aner
    Sat 22 Nov 2025 19:00

    Three absolute masterpieces for clarinet
    Poulenc, Bartók, Brahms

    Kleine Zaal
    Tickets

  • Anniversary concert 40 years Reed Quintet

    Calefax + special guests
    Sat 22 Nov 2025 20:15

    A showcase of the genre’s rich variety
    Bach, Price, Van der Aa

    Grote Zaal
    Tickets

  • The Music Factory (6+)

    Calefax
    Sun 23 Nov 2025 11:00

    Humorous music performance without words

    Grote Zaal
    Tickets

  • DNA

    Dianto Reed Quintet
    Sun 23 Nov 2025 14:00

    A musical ode to global citizenship
    Sibelius, Boulanger, Cachafeiro

    Grote Zaal
    Tickets

  • Milouska Meulens in Calefax-land

    Calefax + Milouska Meulens
    Thu 28 May 2026 20:15

    Milouska Meulens’ personal journey in music
    Wonder, Price, Weill e.a.

    Grote Zaal
    Tickets

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