La Noche Oscura del Alma performed by Cappella Amsterdam

In Polderklanken (Sounds from the polder), four composers from the Dutch musical landscape take centre stage, each with a uniquely individual style. Their music captures the varied development of modern and contemporary music in the Netherlands from the 20th century to the present day. Under the baton of chief conductor Daniel Reuss, Cappella Amsterdam brings to life the richness and versatility of the Dutch choral tradition. Mathilde Wantenaar represents the youngest generation. Her choral works combine emotional directness with an open, contemporary musical language.

12 November 2026 - 20:15 - Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Amsterdam.

13 November 2026 - 20:15 - Amare, The Hague.

14 November 2026 - 20:15 - De Vereeniging, Nijmegen.

18 November 2026 - 20:15 - Stadsgehoorzaal, Leiden.

Tickets are available here.

Mathilde Wantenaar featured composer at the Presteigne Festival

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This year, the Presteigne Festival, which takes place from 27-31 August 2026, will shine a spotlight on the music of Mathilde Wantenaar. Now in its 44th year, the Presteigne Festival has a unique place in the UK’s musical calendar. The Festival is widely acknowledged for its exceptional work in commissioning, performing and promoting new music and living composers, and has a strong tradition for supporting emergent artists in its programme. Its influence is felt artistically and economically throughout the Welsh Marches and beyond.

During the festival, four pieces by Wantenaar will be performed: Petit Morceau (performed by Fenella Humphreys and Clare Hammond), String Quartet no. 1 (performed by the HearAndNow Collective), the première of Variation on a melody by Prokofiev (performed by Fenella Humphreys and Jâms Coleman as part of a cycle of new works responding to Prokofiev’s Five Melodies) and Rhapsody for Piano and Strings (Jâms Coleman and Presteigne Festival Orchestra conducted by George Vass).

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The Song of Koios premiered by The Netherlands Chamber Choir

As part of SNAAR, a festival about science and music, the Netherlands Chamber will premiere The Song of Koios, an evening-spanning, monumental new work. Fascinating figures such as Charles Darwin, Marie Curie and Albert Einstein take us on a journey through time. Central is humanity’s unstoppable scientific curiosity, with all its magnificent and terrible consequences. Because science brings about progress, but also destruction.

Koios from the title of Wantenaar’s work is a figure from Greek mythology. He is the Titan of intelligence and knowledge, and his name means ‘to ask questions’. Through images, words, and music, the Netherlands Chamber Choir with an ensemble portray humanity’s quest for knowledge and meaning. An adventurous journey of discovery into the secrets of creation, from the very beginning to perhaps the very last moment, the unknown end.

The Song of Koios will be performed on:

25 April, 21:30: TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht.

26 April, 15:00: PHIL, Haarlem.

30 April, 20:15: Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, Amsterdam.

24 May, 17:00: Oranjewoud Festival.

Tickets are available here.

On Friday 24 April, the Netherlands Chamber Choir will bring The Song of Koios to De Balie for an evening of debate, music, and speakers. Led by moderator Yoeri Albrecht, Robbert Dijkgraaf, Ineke Sluiter, and Mathilde Wantenaar will explore the themes of the new work.