| kiemrotterdam.nl | KIEM | The site offers a collection of media relating to the band's history, including live MP3s, live videos, and a video clip of their song "Doin' Time". Visitors can access photographs, backstage passes, and press materials related to KIEM's performances and radio recordings. The website maintains a repository of downloadable bootleg recordings and demo material, alongside articles from the Dutch pop magazine Popkrant. | Rock → Metals 158 | demo 320 living 578 band 2977 video 6714 photo 7778 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| musicksmonument.nl | Stichting Musick’s Monument | The website focuses on historical art, particularly harpsichords and related instruments, and the work of the Dulcken family of harpsichord makers. It features multimedia productions that combine music from the same period as visual art, accompanied by explanatory text, aiming to recreate a ‘Gesamtkunstwerk’ or total work of art. The site discusses a specific project, ‘Het Musick’s Monument DULCKEN,’ involving the restoration and presentation of a harpsichord attributed to Joannes Daniel Dulcken, with historical context provided through documentation and related artworks. | Specialized History → European History 107 | harpsichord 25 art 3856 music 13170 | |
| nederlandseluitvereniging.nl | Dutch Lute Society | The Dutch Lute Society provides information about lute music through a website, newsletter, and a digital magazine, De Tabulatuur. The association focuses not only on players of lute instruments, but also on musicians who play other historical string instruments. The site offers information for beginners, advertisements for instrument sales, and access to membership benefits such as sheet music and association documents. | Associations & Societies → Music Societies 228 | instrument 1295 society 1376 member 10154 music 13170 news 15293 | |
| hollandhistorie.nl | Holland Historie | The website was founded by musicians with a passion for Dutch history and music, offering diverse content such as workshops, lessons, lectures, events, and merchandise. Holland Historie brings history to life through new interpretations of old songs, videos, and news about archeology and historical research. The organization also organizes walks and workshops, and offers gifts like t-shirts and provides music recording services. | Local History → Dutch History 1067 | song 1285 gift 6442 history 7286 music 13170 workshop 19325 event 45199 | |
| daturamusic.nl | Datura | The band Datura specializes in delivering medieval music for diverse events, such as openings, receptions, school projects, festivals, and weddings, featuring a formation of three or four musicians in medieval attire. The musicians of Datura play a variety of instruments, including harp, draailier, schalmei, vedel, flutes, lute, and percussion, offering a diverse repertoire ranging from danceable music to religious music. In addition to performing music, Datura can teach guests traditional ring and circle dances, enhancing the festivities and creating an unforgettable experience. | Music → Classical Music 1015 | formation 61 instrument 1295 dance 1834 wedding 4258 music 13170 event 45199 | |
| karolus-magnus.nl | Schola Cantorum Karolus Magnus | The choir provides musical accompaniment for funeral services and celebrations in crematoria. Schola Cantorum Karolus Magnus is a choir that performs authentic Gregorian chants, founded in Nijmegen in 1988 and regularly performs in the region. The choir, named after Emperor Charlemagne, connects traditional Gregorian chant with contemporary themes and is included in the Inventory of Dutch Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2023. | | gregorian chant 11 intangible heritage 14 choir 3123 performance 7586 | Heumen → Overasselt 151 |
| ensemblehermes.nl | Ensemble Hermes and Cappella Sacelli | Cappella Sacelli is currently involved in the 'Miracle of Amsterdam' exhibition at museum Ons Lieve Heer op Solder in Amsterdam, performing music from the Occo Codex. Ensemble Hermes presents the 'Hotspot' San Marco project, which explores the relationship between Renaissance and early Baroque music, with an emphasis on original sources and notation. The website describes Venice as an important breeding ground for musical ideas in the 16th and 17th centuries, particularly the liturgy and the role of Maestri di cappella. | | venice 23 exhibition 5332 music 13170 | Flevoland → Almere 7765 |
| stadspijpers.nl | Stadspijpers of ‘s-Hertogenbosch” | The Stadspijpers is a unique group that performs authentic music in the style of the city musicians of the late Middle Ages and Renaissance. The group is dressed in clothing typical of the first half of the 16th century and wears decorations that highlight the wealth of ‘s-Hertogenbosch during that time. They play replicas of instruments from that period with melancholic and joyful music. The Stadspijpers are often requested for Renaissance-style festivals and are open to giving presentations about their tradition and instruments. | Traditional → Traditional Music 20 | instrument 1295 festival 3804 clothing 9443 music 13170 | North-Brabant → 's-Hertogenbosch 8868 |
| rabbits60.nl | rabbits60.nl | The website presents a list of Enschedese bands that played in the 1960s. There are personal stories from musicians, such as Siem Duivelaar, Herman Hanauer, Ab Timmer, Jannie Talman, and Kees Zwaan, about their experiences with the music scene in Enschede. The website encourages visitors to share their own memories and stories via email. | | memory 1641 band 2977 story 8285 music 13170 | Schagen → Callantsoog 240 |
| barock-sommer.nl | Orkest Barock Sommer | The orchestra was founded in 2002 as a spin-off from the VU Chamber Orchestra and was initially led by Simon Murphy, a specialist in historical music. Simon Murphy led the ensemble until summer 2023, with a focus on music from the Baroque period and the invention of the symphony. Since summer 2023, the ensemble has been led by Edoardo Valorz, who is giving the ensemble new impetus and developing projects, such as performing 'Les Boréades' by Rameau and 'Watermusic' by Handel. | Orchestras & Bands → Orchestras 1553 | baroque 12 symphony 14 conductor 1217 orchestra 1315 | |
| siebehenstra.nl | Siebe Henstra | The website contains an overview of Siebe Henstra’s instruments and musical styles, including Bach, Mozart, and Haydn. Upcoming concerts and events are presented, with Siebe Henstra collaborating with other musicians and ensembles. The website provides access to audio and video documentation of concerts and recordings, as well as information about available CDs. | | harpsichord 25 youtube 486 cd 574 organ 633 concert 4409 music 13170 | Gelderland → Doesburg 600 |
| goetendefyn.nl | Gheselscap Goet ende Fyn | Gheselscap Goet ende Fyn is a music ensemble that focuses on music from the Middle Ages, including songs, dance music, musical poems, and folk traditions. The ensemble, led by Robbert van Lint, has a long history and tradition, performing at various festivals and events both domestically and internationally. The repertoire includes works by renowned composers and poets from the Low Countries, France, and Germany, and is performed using a wide range of historical instruments and with significant audience interaction. | History → Historical Culture 243 | dance music 10 song 1285 instrument 1295 repertoire 2497 | |
| woneninschouwbroek.nl | VanWonen | The Schouwbroek neighborhood in Zutphen is located between Leesten and the outskirts of Zutphen and offers a pleasant living environment. Much attention is paid to sustainability and greenery, allowing residents to experience Zutphen’s outdoor living at its best. The project is being developed by VanWonen and provides information about the location, planning, gas-free homes and involved parties. | Hygiene & Environmental Factors → Living 546 | living 578 housing 4378 sustainability 18451 | Eindhoven → Strijp 527 |
| mazacrocha.nl | Mazacrocha | Mazacrocha began as a blokfluitkwartet in 2010, composed of Janneke Allaart, Hedwig Gaasterland, Ieke van der Helm, and Astrid Manders, named after an Italian Renaissance song. In 2015, Else Carrière joined, expanding the group into a blokfluitkwintet, which provided new performance possibilities. However, Hedwig left in 2024 due to a relocation and the group returned to a quartet. The group performs music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods alongside contemporary pieces, carefully selecting their repertoire and aiming to accurately represent the music and instruments on beautiful blokfluiten. | Ensemble → Chamber Music 466 | renaissance 12 baroque 12 quintet 16 quartet 77 flute 173 music 13170 | |
| barlhezeconsort.nl | Barlheze Consort | The ensemble consists of four musicians: Maaike Roelofs on the Baroque cello, Margreet Prinsen on the Harpsichord and Organ, Esther Ebbinge as Soprano, and Caecilia de Leeuw on the Flute. The Barlheze Consort was founded in 1995 in Zutphen, where the first rehearsals took place. A key feature of the ensemble's concerts is the inclusion of explanations to engage the audience and provide information about the program. | Ensemble → Chamber Music 466 | explanation 93 instrument 1295 music 13170 | Gelderland → Zutphen 2690 |
| stellamusica.nl | Wouter Lucassen Uitloggen | The website features a selection of musical pieces from the 16th and 17th centuries, including songs from the Low Countries, chansons from French court composers, and lute music. Stella Musica organizes concerts with artists such as Henriëtte van Rijn, Ben Bults, and Wouter Lucassen, who play instruments including the viola da gamba, lute, vihuela, and theorbe. The website announces concerts in various locations, including Vught, Kloosterburen, Nieuw-Amsterdam, and Haarlem, with a focus on intimate ‘Living Room’ concerts. | Classical Music → Baroque Music 104 | song 1285 living room 1325 concert 4409 music 13170 | Het Hogeland → Kloosterburen 62 |
| carolebrullare.nl | Carole et Brullare | The website describes the approach of Carole et Brullare, which focuses on interpreting melodies from various countries of the late Middle Ages. The group emphasizes the variety of sounds and moods, transporting the audience. Carole et Brullare also provides musical accompaniment for medieval celebrations, such as banquets and weddings, and encourages interaction with guests. | Orchestras & Bands → World Music 105 Performances & Entertainment → Celebrations 560 | celebration 316 instrument 1295 performance 7586 music 13170 | |
| margaretkrill.nl | Margaret Krill Musicus | Margaret Krill provides piano lessons to advanced students, amateurs, and semi-professionals, leveraging her expertise as a teacher and musicologist. The website lists several courses and lectures, including a course on the history of opera and lectures about Mozart and Messiah. Margaret Krill delivers lectures and concert introductions, and the website includes publications and an agenda of her activities. | Music Education → Piano Lessons 317 | piano lessons 346 lecture 1624 course 14728 | Leidschendam-Voorburg → Voorburg 1234 |
| capellautrecht.nl | Capella Utrecht | Capella Utrecht is an ensemble specializing in performing early music, with compositions from the period 1350-1750. The ensemble consists of experienced singers with solo qualities and varies in size, from 12 to 20 members, sometimes with instrumental accompaniment. Capella Utrecht works on projects and seeks new singers through auditions. | Music Education → Piano Lessons 317 | audition 108 ensemble 546 choir 3123 concert 4409 music 13170 | |
| capellasanctamaria.nl | Capella Sancta Maria | The ensemble performs music by Mateo Flecha el Viejo and includes vocalists and instrumentalists such as cornetto, sackbut, curtal, harpsichord, and percussion. A significant portion of the website discusses the role of female monasteries in the creation and preservation of Spanish music during the 16th century, highlighting the importance of musical knowledge as an alternative to dowries for women. Upcoming concerts are scheduled in Amsterdam, The Hague, and Groningen, with ticket purchasing options available. | Choral → Choral Music 129 | monastery 151 ensemble 546 musician 1207 concert 4409 music 13170 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| gheselle.nl | Ontfanck Gheselle | In the past, men and women were always welcome at castles and parties, where they enjoyed music, food, drinks, singing and dancing until late at night. Payment for attending these events consisted of food, drinks, ducats, and sometimes clothing. Since 1974, the organization has been known as Ontfanck Gheselle, and its founders, Mathilde Ruchold and Dirk van Felua, send their greetings from Hamaland. | Ensemble → Chamber Music 466 | instrument 1295 party 5928 clothing 9443 music 13170 event 45199 | |
| vocaal-ensemble-arabesque.nl | Vocaal Ensemble Arabesque | The choir, founded in 1991 and led by Arno Kerkhof since 2002, specializes in singing old polyphonic music, a relatively unique approach within amateur choirs. The choir gives two concerts per year, often in Geleen-Sittard and sometimes by invitation elsewhere, with varying instrumental accompaniment, ranging from organ to full baroque orchestras. People interested in singing can attend the rehearsals on Tuesday evenings, where some singing experience and knowledge of musical notation are required. | Choir → Amateur Choir 160 | orchestra 1315 rehearsal 1639 choir 3123 concert 4409 music 13170 | Sittard-Geleen → Sittard 1997 |
| 17e-eeuw.nl | Stichting 17e Eeuw | The foundation conducts research on 17th-century musical instruments and works to preserve them. It provides a platform for musicians specializing in historical performance practice, encouraging their discoveries and innovations. The website presents instruments, research, and an agenda, offering information about the organization and how to support it. | Ensemble → Chamber Music 466 | musical instruments 49 musician 1207 agenda 4374 research 8967 | |
| geistlichesconsort.nl | Geistliches Consort | The Geistliches Consort was founded in 2018 and consists of a soprano, baroque trombone, continuo player, and bass singer, who perform together in concerts. The ensemble specializes in music from before 1700, particularly from the 16th and 17th centuries, with a special focus on ‘geistlich’ (spiritual) music. In addition to their own concerts, the ensemble offers the possibility to contribute to concerts and events, and they have an organ or harpsichord/spinett available for rental. | Ensemble → Chamber Music 466 | trombone 29 ensemble 546 organ 633 concert 4409 music 13170 | |
| bakkenliedjes.nl | Bakkenliedjes | The DJ plays original 78 toeren records, often accompanied by a distinctive sferische kraak (crackle). Bakkenliedjes offers services for events such as festivals, food courts, markets, and congresses, providing nostalgic background music. Contact information and booking options are available via email and Facebook. | Social & Events → Event Entertainment 92 | record 1098 dj 1722 atmosphere 5591 event 45199 | |