The 5th Amsterdamse Cello Biënnale will

take place from October 17 – 25, 2014

Sneak Preview November 29, 2013

New videos online! Hadyn by Colin Carr and the Symfonieorkest of the Conservatorium van Amsterdam directed by Paul Watkins	Dragonfly from Uljas Pulkkis by Ella van Poucke and the Biënnale Ensemble directed by Willem de Bordes

Impression of the Amsterdamse Cello Biënnale 2012	Ernst Reijseger & Friends during Late Night Two

Popper Requiem Xenia Jankovic, Jérôme Pernoo, Dai Miyata and Frank van de Laar	Elgar celloconcert – 1st movement Jonathan Butler 3rd prizewinner NCC

Elgar celloconcert – 2nd movement Jonathan Roozeman 2nd prizewinner NCC	Elgar celloconcert – 3rd en 4rd movement Harriet Krijgh 1st prizewinner NCC

The 4th Amsterdam Cello Biennale was a huge succes!

The fourth Amsterdam Cello Biennale has attracted more than 22,000 visitors, over 1,000 more than the previous Biennale in 2010! The large audience attendance, many international celebrities, the inspiring presence of composer Tan Dun, the involvement of the Conservatory of Amsterdam, the 17 lovely candidates of the National Cello Competition, the unique concert of the Mega Kids Cello Orchestra with composer and conductor Martin Fondse, the wonderful programs and unique kids show by Cello8ctet Amsterdam, the omnipresent and enchanting Ragazze Quartet, the large number of cello students from all over the world, many recordings and live broadcasts on Radio 4, it ensured nine days of elation, excitement and happiness of the many musical highlights, unexpected encounters, inspiring words and touching moments.

The Biennale had attracted great media attention. Film crews from Japan, Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands visited the Biennale. Omroep Max made a TV production of the Opening and webcasted the Closing Event Cello Coupe which can be seen on Radio 4/webcast.

Experience the Biennale again with eight short stories by our own Biennale TV presenter Beitske de Jong and producer Nander Cirkel. Look at the ACB youtube channel here or take a look here on the right for the most recent movie.

The many pictures by Dirk Rietveld and others on facebook provide a nice retrospective.

Now we can go on for the next two years: the preparations for the Fifth Amsterdam Cello Biennale have already started! Keep your agenda booked between October 17 until 25, 2014.

On Friday, November 29, 2013 we will lift a tip of the veil of the next Biennale with our sneak preview. So, make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter and we will keep you informed.

See you later!