Rising Stars: Benjamin Kruithof

Benjamin Kruithof

Rising star Benjamin Kruithof, winner of the National Cello Competition in 2020, serves a programme in which the renowned composer and pedagogue Nadia Boulanger takes centre stage. 'Stravinsky was good friends with Nadia Boulanger, she also gave composition lessons to Stravinsky's son', says Kruithof. 'One of Sally Beamish's teachers took lessons from Boulanger. Britten has a connection with Beamish, both are English.' The Luxembourg cellist has put together a programme in which the colour and style of the pieces differ significantly from each other. Beamish is writing a brand new work commissioned by Het Concertgebouw, among others.

Rising Stars

In the Rising Stars series, the stars of the future present themselves with their own unique repertoire. The musicians, selected by the most important European venues, visit the most prestigious stages during their star tour, including the Kleine Zaal. No evening is the same; every dream program sounds different. In addition, every Rising Star surprises with a brand new piece.