Music colours Maastricht

On Friday 21 and Sunday 23 August, Maastricht will be all about ‘Music Colours Maastricht’. Philzuid brings together classical music, Maastricht’s heritage and community spirit in and around St Theresa’s Church. From a talk and public rehearsal to live music, dance and an exhibition: there is plenty to enjoy for free over the course of both days.

‘Music Colours Maastricht’ programme

Friday 21 August – Lecture by Piet Swerts
11.00 am | Opus 9, St Theresa’s Church
Composer Piet Swerts will talk about his third symphony, *Yakara*, a musical ode to the River Jeker. Attendance at the talk is free, but advance registration via Philzuid is required.

Friday 21 August – Yakara public rehearsal
7.00 pm | Opus 9, St Theresa’s Church
As Sunday’s concert is sold out, Philzuid is opening the rehearsal to the public. During the rehearsal, conductor Roeland Henkens will provide explanations and demonstrate how the piece is structured. Free admission upon registration.

Sunday 23 August – Talk on the River Jeker
12.00 pm | St Theresa’s Church
Reinier Hoon from the Leve de Jeker Foundation will talk about the river, the landscape and the significance of the Jeker for Maastricht.

Sunday 23 August – Cramignon with Fanfare Biesland
1.00 pm | St Theresa’s Church
Visitors can join in dancing the traditional cramignon, accompanied by live music from Fanfare Biesland. Alain Dethise will explain the steps and help everyone get started.

Sunday 23 August – ‘Ode to the Jeker’ concert
3.00 pm | Opus 9, St Theresa’s Church
Philzuid will perform ‘La flûte de jade’ by Andrée Bonhomme, featuring soprano Hannah Morrison, and ‘Yakara’ by Piet Swerts, featuring baritone Raoul Steffani, a women’s choir and a wind machine. The concert is sold out.

Sunday 23 August – Opening of Bonjour Joseph!
4.00 pm | St Theresa’s Church
Opening of an exhibition on the musical history of Philzuid and the Maastricht composer Joseph Hollman, featuring photographs, images and video.

Open all day on Sundays
Drinks, ice creams and snacks are available in and around the Tee-resia Community Garden. Visitors can also sample a variety of herbal teas there.