Music
Finale Nationaal Cello Concours — Drie finalisten + CvA Symfonie Orkest
A raw classical night.
The grand finale of the National Cello Competition 2026 is the crowning event of the Cello Biennale. Three finalists will perform Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1, a masterpiece that demands both extreme virtuosity and intense emotional range, shifting from deep melancholy to fierce rage. They are accompanied by the CvA Symphony Orchestra in this decisive performance to determine the competition winner. The evening concludes with an award ceremony following the performances.
Get a reminder before doors open
Save it in the app, plus events picked for your city.
Similar Events
Sun, 1 NovChateau concert
Sun, 1 Nov @ 7:30 PMSalon de IJzerstaven · Amsterdamclassical
in 3 weeksErnst Reijseger & Mario Forte & Harmen Fraanje
Wed, 9 Sep @ 8:00 PMDe Roode Bioscoop · Amsterdammodern cello
in 6 weeksThe Best of Adele by Mystery Ensemble
Sun, 27 Sep @ 7:00 PMPosthoornkerk · Amsterdamclassical
Sat, 6 Feb 2027Duo Acosta & González – De Spaanse Salon
Sat, 6 Feb 2027 @ 8:00 PMTheater De Richel · Amsterdamflamenco
Sat, 3 OctIvan Fischer
Sat, 3 Oct @ 8:00 PMZiggo Dome · Amsterdamclassical
in 14 daysBenefietconcerten
Sun, 30 Aug @ 4:00 PMGroenmarktkerk (Antonius van Paduakerk of Paterskerk) · AmsterdampopMore events at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
More at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ
TonightGeesten en rituelen — Amsterdams Andalusisch Orkest
Sun, 16 Aug @ 3:00 PMMuziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdamsufi
in 14 daysZomerconcert — Noordhollands Jeugdorkest
Sun, 30 Aug @ 3:00 PMMuziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdamclassical
in 18 daysJoanne Robertson
Thu, 3 Sep @ 8:30 PMMuziekgebouw aan 't IJ · Amsterdamacoustic folk
in 3 weeksHUSH: Saariaho en Thorvaldsdottir
Thu, 10 Sep @ 8:15 PMMuziekgebouw aan 't IJ · AmsterdamclassicalCommon questions
What is the event about?+
The finale of the National Cello Competition 2026 featuring three finalists performing Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1 with the CvA Symphony Orchestra.
Where is the event held?+
The event takes place at the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam.
Is there an award ceremony?+
Yes, an award ceremony follows the cello performances.
Who is performing?+
The CvA Symphony Orchestra accompanies three finalists of the competition.
Is the event seated?+
Yes, this is a concert hall event and is fully seated.
Not feeling it?All events in Amsterdam