The Story: Stravinsky in Paris (Dutch spoken)

The Story - Starring Stravinsky

The Story is a new initiative by the Concertgebouw in which the great stories of classical music are told. Together with Phion, Francis van Broekhuizen travels back a century in time and dives into the art world of Paris. There, she encounters composer Igor Stravinsky, surrounded by the great artists of his time. Starring Stravinsky tells the poignant story of the intense collaboration between Stravinsky and impresario Sergei Diaghilev, their friendship and conflicts, the scandals, and the driving force of their urge for innovation. The performance provides a compelling snapshot of a vibrant Paris, where artists join forces to give the world a new face with exuberant art.

Francis van Broekhuizen experiences the Parisian years of Igor Stravinsky.

The music of Stravinsky forms the beating heart of Starring Stravinsky . Using famous works such as The Firebird and The Sacre of Printemps , opera singer and stage personality Francis van Broekhuizen unravels what goes on inside the mind of the greatest musical innovator of his time. The performance is a colorful collage of symphonic music, stories, letters, visual art, and film clips: all designed to bring us closer to the creator of the most fascinating and brilliant music of the twentieth century.

An unforgettable musical experience

The Concertgebouw’s famous Main Hall is one of the best concert halls in the world, well-known for its exceptional acoustics and special atmosphere. In the Main Hall, you will feel history. Here, Gustav Mahler conducted his own compositions, as did Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky. Sergei Rachmaninoff played his own piano concertos in the Main Hall. This is also where musicians such as Leonard Bernstein, Vladimir Horowitz and Yehudi Menuhin gave legendary performances. Right up to now, the Main Hall offers a stage to the world’s best orchestras and musicians. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Main Hall for yourself!