Werner Herbers (1940-2023) devoted his life to promoting compelling music by progressive composers who had disappeared into oblivion, such as George Antheil, Hanns Eisler and Erwin Schulhoff. Music that still sounds strikingly relevant today. A tribute in two concerts to the man who rediscovered, both in the Netherlands and abroad, exciting music and breathed new life into it.
The concerts in the Muziekgebouw are part of a three-day, multi-location festival that is entirely dedicated to Werner Herbers. During this festival, you will hear the uninhibited music of Antheil, the undisguised social outcry of Eisler, the charming allure of Schulhoff, groundbreaking big-band music by Robert Graettinger, and many other unknown masterpieces. All performed by an ensemble of Werner’s colleagues together with students from the classical and jazz departments of the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.
A Tribute to Werner Herbers - Rediscovery / Sat 14 Feb at the Conservatory
In addition to the two concerts in the Muziekgebouw (see below), the concert A Tribute to Werner Herbers - Rediscovery will take place on Saturday 14 February in the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, performed by chamber music ensembles of CvA students and members of the Ebony Band. Start: 7 p.m. Admission is free (advance booking required). More information and reservations >
