| suleikavullings.nl | Suleika Vullings | Suleika Vullings sees photography as a way to capture stories and emotions. The website contains a selection of her work, ranging from portraits to compositions. Visitors can use the website to view her style, contact her, or exchange ideas. | Dance → Choreography 26 | composition 639 style 2348 work 3122 portrait 3685 portfolio 6854 photography 9503 | |
| heezeparelvanbrabant.nl | Stichting 60 jaar Heeze Parel van Brabant | The foundation was established in 2009 to promote the musical development of young people, in memory of Jan Martens, the composer and writer of the song ‘Heeze, Parel van Brabant’. The foundation manages the copyright of the song ‘Heeze, Parel van Brabant’ and has published a book about the background and meaning of the song and the honorary title for the village. In 2009, Jan Martens posthumously received an award from Mayor Verhoeven, symbolizing the value of the song and the title for the Heeze community. | Popular → Dutch Music 332 | song 1285 youth 3126 foundation 6678 community 7931 | Heeze-Leende → Leende 251 |
| italonet.nl | ItaloNet | The site investigates the origins of Italo Disco, which developed in late 1970s Italy, combining electronic music elements with memorable melodies. It provides resources for enthusiasts including a directory of Italo Disco websites, information on record shops specializing in maxi-singles, and profiles of influential artists such as Giorgio Moroder and Baltimora. Furthermore, the website features several radio streams dedicated to Italo Disco, Euro Disco, Hi-NRG and Eurobeat music, alongside information about new Italo productions and record shops. | Popular → Electronic Music 505 | synthesizer 67 music 13170 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| ondergewaardeerdeliedjes.nl | Blog Underappreciated Songs | The blog covers topics such as the history of songs, the impact of music on the brain, and various ways to consume music. Extensive attention is given to the 'Snob 2000' singles from different years, including versions from 2012 to 2015. The website also provides links to podcasts, partners, and articles about music, such as the benefits of learning lyrics and the role of music in energy choice. | Performance → Pop Music 412 | piano 820 song 1285 podcast 3328 music 13170 | |
| kvnm.nl | Royal Dutch Society for Music History | The KVMN is the oldest musicological association worldwide and offers a wide range of services, including membership, a webshop with publications, and facilitation of a forum committee. The website contains various documents such as annual reports, the multi-year plan, a privacy policy, and a chronology of the association from 1994. The website provides access to historical documents, prizes, grants, and publications, including the works of composers such as Majoie Hajary, Willem Pijper, and Daniël van Goens. | Cultural Organizations → Music Organizations 131 | publication 2018 article 6000 research 8967 membership 10442 event 45199 | |
| harmoniumvereniging.nl | Harmoniumvereniging Nederland | The website offers an overview of various harmonium types, including suction-wind harmoniums, pressure-wind harmoniums, and harmoniums from different countries and periods. Information is available about the objectives of the Harmoniumvereniging Nederland, such as the preservation of historical instruments, the publication of sheet music, and the organization of concerts. The website presents historical facts about the harmonium, such as its popularity in the early 20th century and the recent rediscovery by new generations of musicians. | Instrument → Keyboard Instruments 18 | harmonium 11 sheet music 269 composer 412 instrument 1295 association 8562 music 13170 | |
| alupo.nl | Willem Mengelberg Society | The website is published by the Willem Mengelberg Society, which focuses on preserving Mengelberg's memory and sharing his artistic achievements. Visitors can go to ‘His Music’ and listen to recordings of the Concertgebouw Orchestra, demonstrating Mengelberg’s genius and the orchestra’s success. The website also includes news articles, such as a digital remix of the Matthäus Passion from 1939, restored and made available. | Music → Classical Music 1015 | conductor 1217 orchestra 1315 news 15293 | |
| operanederland.nl | Opera Nederland | The website contains reviews of opera productions, both nationally and internationally. There are extensive catalogs of DVD and CD releases of operas, organized by year. The website features a library of books about opera and includes historical articles and reports on the history of Dutch opera. | Music → Opera 168 | discography 158 opera 160 biography 697 reviews 3172 report 4551 book 11396 | |
| davidbowieworld.nl | David Bowie World | The site covers a wide range of Bowie's releases, from early albums like ‘David Bowie 1958-1969 Early’ and ‘David Bowie 1970-1971 Pre Ziggy’ through his iconic Ziggy Stardust and Diamond Dogs eras and beyond. It features extensive documentation of his tour recordings, including multiple tours from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, as well as BBC performances and television appearances. The website also archives bootleg audio, compilations, interviews, outtakes, demo’s, promotional material, and various boxsets and solo projects, notably Tin Machine. | Popular → Rock 942 | compilation 20 recordings 172 tours 1048 documentary 1081 album 1495 | |
| jazzhelden.nl | Jazzhelden | The website features 100 filmed interviews with prominent Dutch jazz musicians. Jazz portraits and jazz historical information are also available. Users can check the website to see where specific jazz heroes are performing live. | Genres → Jazz 989 | jazz 393 musician 1207 interview 1371 history 7286 performance 7586 | |
| straatpoezie.nl | University of Utrecht | The website contains a collection of street poetry, including poems by various authors such as Rudyard Kipling, Henri Blaze de Bury, and Federico García Lorca. The poems are organized and labeled with their location in the Netherlands, often with geographical coordinates, and are made available via a downloadable database. The website offers various sections, including a possibility to add new poems, submit stories, and read about the nature of street poetry, with tips and lesson ideas. | Resources → Databases 348 | poem 1014 | Gelderland → Zutphen 2690 |
| top100-allertijden.nl | HMG | The list was started in 1968 by Radio Veronica and subsequently compiled and broadcast by Yorin FM several years ago. Users could submit a list of their favorite artists, which had to be at least a year old and could not appear more than once. The website also offers a list of all artists who have ever been on the list, with their rankings and an overview of all titles. | Websites → Cultural Websites 34 | list 575 artist 5745 | |
| utrechtorgelland.nl | Stichting Utrecht Orgelland | The foundation documents the diverse organ collection in Utrecht. The foundation increases the awareness of these organs through publications, excursions, and thematic events. The foundation contributes to the preservation of this musical instrument heritage for the future. | Instrument → Organs 177 | cultural organization 16 organ 633 excursion 662 heritage 818 publication 2018 foundation 6678 | |
| guitarinsite.nl | Guitarinsite | The website offers a serial number lookup tool, allowing users to find details about the production of their guitars, including dates and locations. Guitar Insite also provides resources for guitar enthusiasts, such as guides on selecting new guitars, identifying fakes, and understanding guitar purchasing considerations. Furthermore, the site features a collection of guitar catalogs and a blog covering topics like guitar factories and tips for guitar players. | Instrument → Guitar 576 | serial number 11 guitar 1091 blog 13392 | |
| grammofoonmuseum.nl | National Gramophone Museum | The museum is located in the former municipal building of Nieuwleusen and offers visitors the opportunity to trace the development of sound recording and playback from 1878. The website describes the history of the gramophone, from its early use in the entertainment industry to the influence of genres such as jazz, rock & roll, and pop music. The museum provides information on opening hours, admission prices, and an agenda with events, including concerts and lectures. | Visual Arts → Museums 2049 | record 1098 collection 7566 music 13170 | |
| lindyhop.nl | Stichting Lindyhop.nl | Lindy hop is an Afro-American dance that emerged in New York in the late 1920s and early 1930s, evolving from jazz dance, tap dance, and the Charleston. The dance developed alongside jazz and gained popularity in venues such as the Savoy Ballroom and the Cotton Club, featuring artists like Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. The name lindy hop originates from the fact that Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927, and the headlines about this event. | Dance → Dance Styles 429 | lindy hop 15 bigband 122 jazz 393 music 13170 | |
| chansonklassiekers.nl | N.V. | The word ‘chanson’ means ‘song’ in French and refers to a specific style of French song with a poetic and narrative form, often accompanied by an accordion. The term ‘chanson’ has a long history, dating back to the Middle Ages when it was used for the songs of troubadours, and remained relevant in the Renaissance with polyphonic songs and many onomatopoeias. Although the chanson tradition is strongly linked to France, many artists from around the world use the term ‘chanson,’ including Charles Aznavour, Adamo, Jacques Brel, Dalida, Céline Dion, Georges Moustaki, Patrick Bruel, and Dave. | Lyrics & Poetry → Songs 113 | chanson 25 france 328 singer 860 song 1285 | |
| fransvantilburg.nl | Wilma van Tilburg-van Dongen | The website provides an overview of his work as an organist, conductor, and organ teacher. It also includes information about published musical editions. The site was created by Wilma van Tilburg-van Dongen, Frans van Tilburg's widow, and requests contributions from visitors via her email address. | Media → Personal 1267 | organist 111 email address 142 memorial 196 photo album 686 conductor 1217 music 13170 | |
| topallertijden.nl | TopAllerTijden | In 1968, Veronica started the Top 100 All Time Hits. In 2003, it expanded to the Top 1000. NPO Radio 2 started in 1999 to coincide with the approach of the millennium with the Top 2000. Other broadcasters, such as Arrow Classic Rock 500 and Qmusic, have also published their own lists of popular songs. The website collects and presents these lists. | | broadcaster 60 tracks 128 list 575 | |
| pierrepallaconcertorgel.nl | Stichting Pierre Palla Concertorgel | The website details the history and location of the Pierre Palla Concertorgel, which is housed in the Muziekcentrum van de Omroep in Hilversum. It presents an agenda of upcoming concerts, including a concert by Patrick Hopper on October 10th, featuring Bert van den Brink and Lars Visscher. The site also offers resources such as media, an archive, a book about Pierre Palla and the organ, and opportunities to donate and subscribe to a newsletter. | Instrument → Organs 177 | stichting 481 organ 633 concert 4409 book 11396 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| rubenvangogh.nl | Ruben van Gogh | Ruben van Gogh writes poems, song lyrics, and libretti for operas and musicals. He is a host and presenter, and produces smartphone art. The site offers workshops on writing poetry and provides lyrical advice, as well as city walks and lectures on cultural heritage and poetry. | Communication → Writing 2954 | poem 1014 workshop 19325 | Netherlands → Utrecht 48901 |
| schoenbergquartet.nl | Schönberg Quartet | The Schönberg Quartet was founded in 1976 by students at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, Janneke van der Meer and Wim de Jong (violin), Henk Guittart (alto violin) and Hans Woudenberg (cello). Initially, the quartet was part of the Schönberg Ensemble, founded by Henk Guittart in 1974, until 1989, after which cellist Hans Woudenberg left the quartet and was replaced by Viola de Hoog. Throughout its 33-year career, the Schönberg Quartet performed approximately 100 concerts in the small hall of the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, a unique achievement. | Ensemble → Chamber Music 466 | quartet 77 conservatory 237 ensemble 546 repertoire 2497 concert 4409 music 13170 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| jpsweelinck.nl | Stichting Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck | The Sweelinck Monument is a project of Glossa and the Gesualdo Consort Amsterdam, consisting of four parts: Secular Works, David's Psalms, Sacred Songs, and Organ and Clavicembalo Works. The monumental edition is divided into different parts, including books and CD sets (HSM I, HSM II-ABCD, HSM III, HSM IV-AB). The website offers the possibility to order the various parts of the monument individually or in compiled sets, and presents a photo gallery of the launch. | Music → Classical Music 1015 | psalm 96 cd 574 organ 633 work 3122 | Flevoland → Almere 7765 |
| dutcharchtopguitarmuseum.nl | Private Collection / Museum | The site’s central focus is on Epiphone guitars, documenting numerous models such as the Blackstone, Broadway, Byron, De Luxe, Devon, Emperor, Olympic, Ritz, Royal, Spartan, Triumph, Tudor, and Zenith, alongside related instruments like the Gibson L5 and Kay violin style. Detailed information is provided for each guitar, including serial numbers (s/n), model names, and specific variations like ‘Super De Luxe’ and ‘De Luxe Concert’. The site also features information on related manufacturers and collectors, such as Joseph Bohmann, and includes sections dedicated to catalogs and donation opportunities. | Instrument → Guitar 576 | serial number 11 catalog 812 guitar 1091 | |
| rubenkorfmaker.nl | Vannier | The website provides information about author Ruben Korfmaker and his diverse literary works, notably 'Ricards requiem'. The story of 'Ricards requiem' centers around the death of violin maker Aurélien Ricard and the unexpected consequences that follow, including hidden secrets and a connection to J.S. Bach. The website offers a free demo of the first 74 pages of the book, with specifications such as the number of pages, ISBN, and publisher. | Literature → Fiction 1278 | bach 43 | |
| stichtingnederlandsmuziekinstituut.nl | Stichting Nederlands Muziekinstituut Behoud van Nederlands muzikaal erfgoed | The foundation aims to preserve and promote Dutch musical heritage, with particular attention to the heritage of the Dutch Music Institute, now housed at the Hague Municipal Archives. The foundation occasionally provides financial support to small-scale projects related to musical heritage. The foundation seeks to collaborate with other archiving institutions to increase the awareness of musical heritage through research, publications, education, and performances. | Cultural Heritage → Heritage Preservation 51 | heritage 818 collection 7566 music 13170 collaboration 16036 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| popfluence.nl | Popfluence | The blog publishes articles covering a range of music genres and artists, including Pink Floyd, David Bowie, and various record sleeve designers. It also features posts about influential figures in the art world, such as Pablo Picasso, Andre Derain, and Andy Warhol. Users can browse through a collection of album ratings and links to further information on specific artists and movements. | Sculpture → Visual Arts 4165 | album 1495 art 3856 artist 5745 music 13170 design 27202 | |
| howtowilhelmus.nl | Nationale Opera & Ballet | The Wilhelmus is one of the oldest national anthems in the world, originating around 1570 and traditionally sung at sporting events and on King's Day. The website offers a documentary exploring the origins and evolution of the song over the centuries, encouraging visitors to engage with it themselves through ‘understand’ and ‘experience’ buttons. The website is a collaborative project of several cultural and academic institutions, and also includes a privacy policy and contact information for inquiries. | Education → Pedagogy & Methods 2944 | documentary 1081 education 13471 collaboration 16036 | |
| frombrusselswithlove.nl | LTM Label Group | The site features an exceptionally detailed discography of Les Disques Du Crepuscule, including sub-labels and foreign operations, which was once lauded by New Musical Express as resolving a significant mystery. It offers label histories for Les Disques Du Crepuscule, Factory, and Factory Benelux, originally compiled for record collecting magazines in the 1990s. Additionally, the site includes image banks for Factory and Crepuscule and links to official sites for the labels and LTM Label Group. | | discography 158 recordings 172 label 819 history 7286 | |
| leander-schlegel.nl | Leander Schlegel | The website provides a public inventory of the research conducted by the author over the years into the life and work of Leander Schlegel. The primary source of information is the Schlegel archive at the Dutch Music Institute in The Hague, to which the author had access to a significant portion of the archive material prior to the institute’s establishment. The site presents original documents from the author’s personal collection, supplemented with information from other archives, music historical studies, and biographical sources. | Social Sciences → Biographies & Figures 95 | composer 412 musical 510 biography 697 document 1678 archive 2067 research 8967 | North-Holland → Haarlem 8674 |
| goldengirll.nl | Golden Girll Adrie Schouten | The website presents an event calendar with events and activities related to country&western and linedancing. Event photo reports are shared, capturing the atmosphere and the people present. The website publishes recent news articles and an overview of donors contributing to the website's maintenance. | Arts & Culture → Dance 2687 | video 6714 photo 7778 news 15293 event 45199 | |
| hanswestgeest.nl | Hans Westgeest | The site provides biographical information about Hans Westgeest, detailing his life and career. Visitors can access a list of his publications, including details on his solution to a riddle featured in Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations. A dedicated section is devoted to his book, ‘Elgar’s Enigma Variations, The Solution,’ which was published in 2007 and offers information on how to obtain a copy. | Literature → Authors 409 | biography 697 publication 2018 book 11396 | |
| dickverwolf.nl | Dick Verwolf | The website offers a selection of clavichords, including examples by Silbermann, Friederici and Stein, with detailed descriptions and information about their origin and tonal characteristics. Dick Verwolf is a specialist in these keyboard instruments and provides information on their construction, historical context, and suitable repertoires. Audio fragments are available for various clavichords, allowing visitors to experience the sound of the instruments. The instruments are also for sale. | Music → Instrument 2850 | reconstruction 89 tuning 419 instrument 1295 sound 1649 | |
| pianoles-assen.nl | Henk Horlings | Henk Horlings offers piano lessons in classical and jazz, as well as music history. Currently, the lesson practice room is only open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, effective January 1st, 2025. The website emphasizes the importance of motivation and enjoyment in playing the piano, and caters to both beginners and advanced students. | Music Education → Piano Lessons 317 | piano 820 motivation 894 lesson 5154 student 7623 music 13170 | |
| tonvdmeer.nl | Ton van der Meer | The website describes Ton van der Meer's life, born in 1949, and his early musical interests as a guitarist. It gives an overview of his successful career with the band Smyle, which reached the top 40. The website contains a discography of Ton van der Meer and indicates that copying without permission is prohibited. | Performance → Groups 123 Popular → Dutch Music 332 | guitarist 84 discography 158 career 2513 band 2977 | |
| excellence.nl | Streekradio Excellence | The radio station was founded in 1995 by three friends, Geert Bouman, Richard van der Veen, and John Geels, following a conflict with the local Herato broadcasting station in Heerhugowaard. In 2005, the station was rebranded as BeatFM, but in 2020, the Streekradio Excellence station was revived with a focus on music from the 1970s and 1980s. Currently, the station broadcasts 24 hours a day via the internet and DAB+ in conjunction with the stations BeatFM and Radio De Blauwe Tegel. | Radio → Regional Radio 115 | jingle 60 broadcast 209 station 420 radio 1200 music 13170 | Dijk en Waard → Heerhugowaard 2011 |
| tonreijnaerdtsorganpage.nl | Tonreijnaerdtsorganpage | The website provides information on the effects of classical music on babies, children, and young adults, emphasizing that classical music is accessible to everyone. Stories and background information about classical music pieces are presented, with an emphasis on listening to music multiple times to better understand its meaning. The website discusses the concept of 'cantate' (song piece) in classical music and explains what it means in that context. | Music → Classical Music 1015 | music piece 10 classical music 14 instrument 1295 netherlands 1376 | |
| geloofdehype.nl | GELOOF DE HYPE! | The book offers a journey through the history of punk music, from iconic bands to recent revival movements, including chapters on the Interbellum period, postpunk revival and punk revival now. The text highlights punk's role as a form of social criticism and the impact of friendship and love on the creation of music. A renewed version of the book has been released with extra attention to Dutch punk music and inclusivity in the scene. | Performance → Pop Music 412 | band 2977 history 7286 book 11396 music 13170 | |
| dancetrendstop30.nl | Dance Trends Top 30 | The website describes the origin of dance music in the 1980s, originating in the United States, and the evolution of genres such as house and techno. Dance music became popular in Europe in the late 1980s, particularly in the Netherlands, Germany, England, and Ibiza, and later in other countries. The Netherlands has played a significant role in the development and popularization of dance music, with many of the biggest DJs originating from the country. | Popular → Dance Music 234 | edm 10 record 1098 dj 1722 dance 1834 music 13170 | |
| wilmardik.nl | Wilmar Dik | Wilmar Dik is a professional photographer and cameraman who has lived in The Hague since 2008. His photography is characterized by a colorful linework and a focus on capturing light and movement in both natural and urban environments. He strives to create photos that are both faithful to reality and sometimes evoke a surreal effect, and always tries to approach things from an original angle. | Dance → Choreography 26 | composition 639 light 5148 portfolio 6854 photography 9503 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| jurjenvis.nl | Jurjen Vis | Jurjen Vis, born in Alkmaar and deceased in Amsterdam, was an independent historian, musician, musicologist, and writer who worked from 1985. His areas of focus included care history, music history, and Dutch history, also delving into European history. The website provides access to his publications, books, editorial work, courses, lectures, presentations, concerts, archive and literature research, and interviews he conducted domestically and internationally. | Specialized History → General History 28 | editorial 162 publication 2018 history 7286 music 13170 | North-Holland → Alkmaar 6507 |
| waagstuk.nl | Waagstuk | Waagstuk develops performances where theater and music merge, with stories being told under tension. The organization researches and documents Dutch music for cello and piano, based on the Stichting Cellosonate Nederland. Waagstuk frees music from archives and experiments with new compositions, with a fresh perspective on music history. | Composition & Theory → Composition 402 | theatrical 20 music theater 71 cello 121 composition 639 music 13170 | |
| bachbijbel.nl | Van Wijnen Uitgevers | The website describes the history of Bach’s Bible, which was originally a three-volume edition with annotations, but most copies were lost. A facsimile edition of the Bible, including Bach’s own annotations, is now available. This edition is an exact copy of the original. The website provides information about the availability of the Bible through Van Wijnen Uitgevers in Amersfoort and gives contact details and the price of the edition. | Christianity → Bible 136 | annotation 10 edition 157 publisher 757 bible 1276 | Utrecht → Amersfoort 8011 |
| amtg.nl | Amsterdams Mandoline Orkest AMTG | The website contains information about the orchestra's history, including the merger with Juliana and Sempre Avanti in 1967. The website offers access to concert agendas, concert reports, reviews, and videos of previous concerts. In addition to the basic information, the website provides diverse multimedia content, including a photo album, guest book, and podcasts with interviews with members. | Orchestras → Chamber Orchestras 73 | mandolin 13 orchestra 1315 repertoire 2497 concert 4409 history 7286 | Edam-Volendam → Edam 379 |
| labandabardi.nl | La Banda Bardi | La Banda Bardi is a ‘gang’ of amateur singers who perform diverse musical programs with enthusiasm. The ensemble is named after Count Giovanni de Bardi, a pioneer in experimental music in the 16th century, and strives to explore musical building blocks and experiment with them. The ensemble will present a program called ‘The French Connection’ in the autumn of 2025, which explores the musical connections between France and other European countries. | Choir → Vocal Ensemble 91 | ensemble 546 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| westaudiovideo21.nl | Westaudiovideo21 | The website describes the owner's early years with the home broadcast station in Hoofddorp, where record requests were recorded on tape and played in a program similar to ‘Moeders wil is wet achtig’. Subsequently, the radio maker worked at the local radio station in Heemstede, where he presented live radio programs and broadcast Jordaan repertoire, which was not always well-received. The website mentions various radio programs, including morning shows, corporate discs, specials (such as the 50s Day and the Haagse Beatnacht), and providing technical support for other programs. Quizzes were also organized with prizes up to 4000 guilders. | News & Journalism → Local Broadcasters 78 | tape 305 quiz 710 radio 1200 technology 6816 | Haarlemmermeer → Hoofddorp 2739 |
| audioot.nl | audioot | The site contains information about various projects of Van Brakel, including ‘NASMAK’, ‘THE SIMULATED WOOD’, ‘COUP D'AMOUR’ and ‘M-O-M (Men On MIkes)’. It also features visuals (pics/vids) and audio snippets (lyrics, audio), including soundtracks, teasers and aphorisms. There are discographies, biographies, and news announcements available, as well as information about the diverse collaborations of Van Brakel under the names ‘Ab Heute’, ‘Fra Sissi’ and others. | Performance → Pop Music 412 | discography 158 biography 697 artist 5745 music 13170 | |
| allesvanwaardeisweerloos.nl | Museum Geelvinck | The website details the imminent closure of two Dutch collections of historical keyboard instruments due to government budget cuts. It highlights the impact of the discontinuation of support for the Sweelinck Collection, leading to the closure of a practice room for conservatoire students. The website reports attempts to find a solution with the Amsterdam municipality, but so far without success. | | practice room 66 piano 820 instrument 1295 municipality 6837 collection 7566 student 7623 | |
| sweelinckcollectie.nl | Stichting Sweelinckmuseum – ANBI | The collection, established in the second half of the 20th century by Rien Hasselaar, contains nearly all the Amsterdam harpsichord pianos from that period. The website describes the history of the collection, including the role of the Geelvinck and the development of interest in authentic musical performance. The Sweelinck Collection offers concerts in the Geelvinck Salon, focusing on music from the Baroque to the Romantic period, performed on historical instruments, and organizes the annual Geelvinck Festival ‘Early Piano’. | Music → Instrument 2850 | harpsichord 25 festival 3804 concert 4409 collection 7566 | |
| ewamariawagner.nl | Ewa Maria Wagner | The website contains a biography of Ewa Maria Wagner and reviews of her books, including a positive review that highlights the writing style and descriptions of piano moments. The site offers services such as translating words based on feelings and thought-sound, and providing texts about music. The website also contains news articles and information about events such as concerts and supporting young cellists. | Communication → Writing 2954 Performing Arts → Music 20470 | translation 1523 article 6000 book 11396 music 13170 | |
| trekzakinstituut.nl | Maas and Waals Trekzak Institute | The website offers articles, lesson books, and manuals for trekzak instruments, including a popular manual for the 'tweerijer' written by Joop van Doorn. Various musical pieces are offered, such as shanties ('Over de zoute zee'), Amsterdam songs ('Amsterdammertjes'), and cheerful tunes ('Gezelligheid kent geen tijd'). The website contains videos and historical information about the history of the trekzak and the institute itself, including recordings and compilations. | Instrument → Harmonica 19 | manual 96 song 1285 video 6714 history 7286 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| rensbijma.nl | Rens Bijma | The site details 33 chapters that explore Bach's interpretation of his compositions within the St. Thomas Church and St. Nicholas Church of Leipzig. Recent updates include revisions and corrections to various chapters, specifically focusing on string instruments and tempo markings. A downloadable PDF summary of each chapter is available via the ‘Summary’ tab, consolidating the research findings. | Music → Classical Music 1015 | string instrument 10 cantata 36 bach 43 chapter 76 passion 792 | |
| molenwiek.nl | Molenwiek Film | The site features a memorial for Joop van Wijk, a filmmaker who passed away on February 16, 2022, with a recording of his funeral ceremony available. It lists various film titles, such as 'In Memoriam,' 'Alter Ego,' and 'Boeddhisme in Nederland,' categorizing them as documentary, fiction, or in development. The website also provides a form for leaving condolences for Joop van Wijk. | | fiction 27 memorial 196 documentary 1081 message 2260 film 3007 | |
| bachensemblearnhem.nl | Stichting BEA | The BEA Foundation consists of a choir, a semi-professional orchestra, and soloists under the guidance of conductors, and focuses on performing Bach cantatas in church services, as they were in Bach's time. Starting in 2025, the ensemble will have a home base in the Koepelkerk in Arnhem, where monthly music vespers are organized in collaboration with the Arnhem Church Council. The music vespers consist of Bach cantata vespers and Choral Evensongs, and are accessible to the public with a collection after the performance. | Church & Religious → Church Music 256 | cantata 36 orchestra 1315 choir 3123 church 3439 | Gelderland → Arnhem 8680 |
| facesound.nl | Facesound | Facesound will cease all operations by 2025, but the control room of the studio will remain intact for transferring old master and multitrack tapes. The website contains an overview of a private collection of vintage stage equipment from the 1960s to the 1980s, which is exhibited in a permanent space in Lemmer. Facesound organizes the exhibition ‘Rock-'n-Roll in Friesland 1960 - 1999’ in Obe to Leeuwarden. | Visual Arts → Museums 2049 | equipment 4143 exhibition 5332 studio 5465 sale 5930 rental 7257 collection 7566 | De Fryske Marren → Lemmer 1188 |
| beverpop.nl | beverpop.nl | The website contains a list of record labels and bands from the 1960s, including BevBeat, Black Spiders, Molenaar platenwinkel, and many others. There is a collection of photos of bands and groups from the period, with mentions of artists such as Rob Hoeke, Bintangs, and Ekseption. The website provides an overview of festivals that took place in the 1960s in the IJmond and Zandvoort regions. | Recordings & Media → Vinyl Records 121 | record 1098 band 2977 festival 3804 photo 7778 | Velsen → Santpoort-Noord 606 |
| fiercerulingdiva.nl | Fierce Ruling Diva | Fierce Ruling Diva emerged in 1988 and has been working to develop these music styles from the beginning of the house and techno scene. The duo, consisting of Jeroen Flamman and Jeff ‘Abraxas’ Porter, was based in New York in the 1980s and became intrigued by the new house, techno, and acid sounds. In Amsterdam, they began organizing acid parties and took over the decks in various locations, including the DOK and De Odeon Kelder. | Electronic Music → Houses 24 | new york 22 dance 1834 party 5928 music 13170 | Amsterdam → Center 990 |
| gutenacht.nl | Sonnen & Iwamura | The Winterreise, written in 1827, consists of 24 songs that Schubert set to music based on poems by Wilhelm Müller. The cycle tells the story of a young man who is rejected and goes on a journey, through psychological and emotional stages. Franz Schubert, born in Vienna in 1797, was a gifted composer known for his extensive oeuvre, including 600 songs and many symphonies. | Lyrics & Poetry → Songs 113 | journey 701 poem 1014 song 1285 | |
| albertlortzing.nl | Niet vermeld | Albert Lortzing (1801–1851) is considered the most important composer of the German Spielopera, a genre of opera that originated from Singspiel and often had a light or comedic character. Lortzing grew up among actors and played roles himself in French comedies, giving him an understanding of the impact of the plays on the audience and he wrote much of his libretto himself, similar to Wagner. He primarily learned his craft through practical experience, including writing vaudeville fragments, playing the cello in the orchestra, and working as a music copier, with some guidance from Rungenhagen and Albrechtsberger. | Music → Opera 168 | opera 160 composer 412 play 631 music 13170 | |
| mbeg.nl | Philomeen Lelieveldt | Philomeen Lelieveldt is a music historian researching music and radio. She has worked on telling stories about composers and musicians in Dutch music life and has focused on storytelling since 1992. Currently, she works as a conservator at the Hague Municipal Archive, making the archive collections of the Dutch Music Institute more accessible to researchers and historians. | Radio → Local Radio 291 | radio 1200 publication 2018 archive 2067 research 8967 music 13170 | |
| rolfhermsen.nl | rolfhermsen.nl | The piece explores the history of American music, with attention to highlights, setbacks, heroes, and victims, and the formation of a distinct musical identity. It compares the American music scene with the European music scene, specifically the development of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the aristocracy in Europe. It emphasizes that American music followed its own path, with various branches, but also clear lines of development. | Travel & Exploration → Europe 20 | america 84 essay 155 europe 289 composer 412 music 13170 | |
| imkejellevandam.nl | Imke Jelle van Dam | The website documents the musical development of Imke Jelle van Dam, starting with an inner fascination for music and an attempt to translate this into sheet music, gradually finding style and form. Through study, research, and the influence of the Euritmie Impresariaat Nederland and an essay by Marc van Delft, an extensive knowledge of music history has been developed, leading to 9 articles in the Euritmie-Muziek-Theaterkrant. The website contains an overview of approximately 300 musical pieces, some of which have been published, and offers a concert agenda via Antrovista, and the option to receive a monthly newsletter. | Composition & Theory → Composition 402 | composition 639 concert 4409 newsletter 6504 research 8967 music 13170 | |
| mikemendel.nl | Mike Mendel | The website is an attempt to keep Jack Jersey’s music alive, despite it being freely downloadable in newsgroups. The website highlights that Jack Jersey’s music is fading due to a lack of collaboration and that institutions are considered arrogant and foolish. The website notes that Jack Jersey died in 2027, and that the current generation has never heard of him, which is regrettable. | Personal → Memorials 49 | newsgroup 10 institution 245 bookings 523 music 13170 | |
| originalvictoriaband.nl | The Original Victoria Band | The website offers extensive information about the band from 1924 to the present day, including details about repertoire, personnel, and historical events. Photos and videos are available to give an overview of the band throughout the years. The website also includes an agenda with upcoming performances and a contact page for bookings. | Genres → Jazz 989 | jubilee 244 repertoire 2497 band 2977 history 7286 performance 7586 photo 7778 | |
| memorylanesixtiesband.nl | Memory Lane | The website introduces the band Memory Lane and refers to the memories people have of the music of the 1950s and 60s, with names like Ricky Nelson and Elvis Presley. The text describes the evolution of the music scene, from Rock & Roll and the style of the time, to the rise of Beat Music and The Beatles, and how the Netherlands was divided into two groups: Rockers and Protesters. The text emphasizes that the band's name 'Memory Lane' aptly reflects the memory of that time and the band attempts to capture that nostalgic atmosphere. | | band 2977 music 13170 | South-Holland → Delft 5309 |
| lindhout-es.nl | Hendrik Jan Lindhout | Hendrik Jan Lindhout has over 25 years of experience as a music copyist and has digitized numerous scores and parts. He has supplied sheet music to various publishers, including Ebony Band Edition, Donemus, and Ricordi. In addition to digitalizing scores, he offers conducting services, trumpet lessons, and workshops for teachers, with a companion guide available for music education. | Professional Development → Teachers 212 | score 119 publisher 757 digitalization 757 conductor 1217 guide 1364 lesson 5154 | |
| makrele.nl | Zoet Water Orkest de Makrele | The Zoet Water Orkest de Makrele consists of a diverse group of musicians who have been playing together for decades and work well together. The website describes the history of the orchestra, including how it came to be and its subsequent developments. Videos and photos are available, including reports from Poland, Germany and Baronie TV. | Orchestras & Bands → Orchestras 1553 | musician 1207 orchestra 1315 video 6714 history 7286 photo 7778 | |
| leoniewalta.nl | Leonie Walta | The website contains a blog with personal stories about traffic and infrastructure, in which the author shares her observations and insights as a civil engineer and traffic engineer. A key component is the publication of her book ‘Traffic Stories and Station Thoughts’, which focuses on colorful details in the everyday experience of traveling and transport. Furthermore, the website provides information about her book ‘A Temperamental Companion’, which explores the history and art of playing the hobo, with stories from hobo players and builders. | Culture → Literature 3578 | traveler 180 traffic 916 infrastructure 1460 story 8285 book 11396 | |
| sweelinckensemble.nl | The Sweelinck Ensemble | The website presents the agenda with past and upcoming concerts, including the performance of the Passion according to St. Matthew and works by Schutz. A key component of the website is the mention of the reopening of Notre-Dame in Paris and subsequent focus on French cathedral music. The website describes the ensemble's history, dating back to 2018, stemming from a collaboration of singers, and emphasizes their flexibility and quality in performing music in small ensembles. | Ensemble → Ensemble Music 31 | ensemble 546 concert 4409 music 13170 | Netherlands → Utrecht 48901 |
| dewillemmusica.nl | deWillemMusica | The website contains various texts, including anecdotes about the time as a chauffeur for a social taxi company in Rotterdam, and memories of personal events such as the death of one’s father. Musical reflections are also presented, such as the influence of music on communication between musicians and an analysis of the career of Amy Winehouse. The site structures the texts in chronological order with dates, and includes fragments varying from personal stories to musical analyses. | Personal Services → Memories 103 Music → Biography 30 | chauffeur 452 funeral 2477 story 8285 music 13170 | |
| truusgaatuitwandelen.nl | Truus Gaat Uit Wandelen | The group 'Truus Gaat Uit Wandelen' was formed in March 1985 by Raldi Langereis, Harmien Slier, and Esther Hageraats. They performed their farewell concerts in Leeuwarden and Groningen in December 1991. The website includes photos, audio, and video recordings, serving primarily as a memorial to the group's history. | Bands → Dutch Bands 100 | audio 934 concert 4409 video 6714 photo 7778 | Friesland → Leeuwarden 6068 |
| dickzuurveen.nl | Dick Zuurveen | Dick Zuurveen maintains a website where he archives photos from his past and music from his musical career. The website contains information about the bands he played in, with photo albums and links to YouTube. There is a section with unfinished songs and demos, which are freely available to listen to, provided proper attribution is given. | Websites → Music Websites 35 | cassette 49 youtube 486 band 2977 photo 7778 music 13170 | |
| messadivoce.nl | Messa di Voce | The website includes details about concerts, such as one on December 13, 2025, in the Old Catholic Church in Delft and another on May 17, 2025, in collaboration with the Decima Consort. The website presents profiles of 17th-century composers, including Tobias Michael, Sebastian Knüpfer, and Johann Rosenmüller, highlighting their biographies and works. Johann Rosenmüller, originating from Leipzig and Venice, is considered an influential composer of sacred music and is known for his Latin works, such as Beatus Vir. | Time Periods → 17th Century 20 | venice 23 composer 412 choir 3123 concert 4409 music 13170 | South-Holland → Delft 5309 |
| monkeysegmond.nl | The Monkeys Egmond | The website offers a biography of the band and information about its members. It includes media such as sound bites, film clips, and links to a website with information about Dutch bands from the 1960s. The website also contains an overview of tours and recent messages about the band. | Popular → Dutch Music 332 | biography 697 facebook 850 medium 1293 tour 2315 | Bergen → Egmond-Binnen 91 |
| musicarchives.nl | Music Archives | The site features a catalog of publications covering numerous artists, including Abba, AC/DC, and The Beatles. Users can explore these publications by clicking on the name of the artist to navigate to a dedicated page. The website was established between 2022 and 2025. | Lyrics & Poetry → Songs 113 | publication 2018 artist 5745 | |
| soundofstotijn.nl | Sound of Stotijn | The website was built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Haakon Stotijn’s (1915-1964) birth. It recalls the period when Haakon Stotijn played the oboe in the Concertgebouw Orchestra and the distinctive sound of his instrument. The site attempts to keep alive the musical legacy of Haakon and Jaap Stotijn and remember the vanished ‘Stotijn Hobo School,’ which had a unique sound that is no longer found in many orchestras. | Music → Instrument 2850 | oboe 22 music 13170 | Amsterdam → South 1488 |
| wandas.nl | Wanda's punk & rock | Wanda's punk & rock began in 1978 as an all-girl punk band and evolved into a feminist punkrock band in nine years. The band released two albums: ‘The Ideal’ in 1981 and ‘State of no Mercy’ in 1986, which are now available digitally. The website contains information about the band members, the band's history, photos, videos, and posters from the period 1978-1989, with a special farewell concert in 1989 in Amsterdam. | Rock → Punk 13 | album 1495 band 2977 video 6714 history 7286 | North-Holland → Alkmaar 6507 |
| rolfstraver.nl | Rolf Straver | The site offers a catalog of Straver's digitally available works, categorized by ensemble including string quartets, solo instruments, and chamber music with guitar. Visitors can access score examples, video performances, articles, and PDF scores related to his compositions. Straver began building the website in 2021 and plans to add further content and offers the possibility of commissioning new compositions. | Composition & Theory → Composers 175 | score 119 composition 639 article 6000 performance 7586 music 13170 | |
| dutchsquarepiano.nl | Olaf van Hees Pianoforte Restoration | The website details the history of square pianofortes, tracing their origins from Johann Christian Bach's 1765 recital on a Zumpe instrument and their subsequent popularity during the late 18th century. It explains that square pianofortes were significantly more common than grand pianofortes at the time, with approximately 4,000 squares produced for every grand, reflecting their widespread appeal among wealthy households. The site discusses the challenges of preserving these instruments, highlighting the prevalence of poorly restored square pianos due to their eventual replacement by upright pianos and emphasizes a modern resurgence in authentic square piano restoration techniques. | Instrument → Keyboard Instruments 18 | instrument 1295 restoration 3417 music 13170 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| cathrienstrengers.nl | Cathrien Strengers | Cathrien Strengers, initially Cathrien Van Thiel, completed her education at the Art Academies in Breda and Arnhem, specializing in classical techniques. The website includes a portfolio of her artwork, categorized into sections such as Outdoor Life, Normandy, and Toy Attic. Cathrien Strengers describes her artistic approach, emphasizing the importance of atmosphere, light, color, and shapes in portraying the world around her. | Personal → Biography 1003 | normandy 29 artwork 2248 atmosphere 5591 portfolio 6854 education 13471 | Gelderland → Arnhem 8680 |
| fransput.nl | protagonist.nl | The website provides a primary menu with links to various projects, such as Trio Mustang, Djet Soul Formation, and his poetry. Users are encouraged to respond to Frans Put’s work. The website is hosted by protagonist.nl in Rotterdam. | Websites → Portfolio Sites 235 | poetry 665 biography 697 | |
| benvanklingeren.nl | benvanklingeren.nl | The Beatles were a four-member musical group originating from Liverpool, England, forming in 1960 and achieving significant global influence during their decade-long career. The site details the band's membership, which included John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, alongside their notable discography of albums released between 1963 and 1970. The Beatles' enduring popularity is exemplified by the widespread and continuous airplay of their music across radio stations worldwide. | Popular → Rock 942 | beatles 10 discography 158 album 1495 member 10154 | |