Christmas concert - Bert van den Brink - Christmas hits on request

Christmas concert - Bert van den Brink - Christmas hits on request

"With Bert's Christmas keys

Put Bert van den Brink behind a keyboard and he plays the stars of the sky. Bert wouldn't be Bert if he didn't give it a twist of his own. With his adventurous improvisations he brings you in a Christmas mood. What he wants to achieve is wonder: "Look at this!" At the Bösendorfer Imperial, on accordion and with even more keyboard instruments Bert gives each song a personal twist. Besides, he plays on demand. So ask for your favorite Christmas song and be surprised. Bert does like a challenge. He says, "It won't be routine. There may be some risk."


Bert van den Brink

Bert van den Brink is a very good jazz pianist and has belonged to the Dutch top for years. He worked together with Cor Bakker, Louis van Dijk and Toots Thielemans, among others. From an early age Bert improvised on piano and organ and is self-taught in that field. In the first period after his studies Bert regularly gave classical concerts. Later on, the emphasis shifted more to improvised music. Read more about Bert van den Brink.


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Listen to one of the world's most beautiful grand pianosBert

van den Brink plays on one of the world's most beautiful grand pianos in the new Edesche Concert Hall: the Bösendorfer Imperial 290. This grand piano, extended to eight octaves, is almost 3 metres long, and partly because of that gives a beautiful sound. In the Netherlands this concert grand piano can only be found in the new Edesche Concert Hall, a breathtaking opportunity to listen to Bert van den Brink together with this unique grand piano. Jan Vayne also likes to return to play on this unique instrument: "Fantastic atmosphere, a beautiful grand piano and a beautiful organ! Wibi Sujadi talks about

Come and listen in the intimate Edesche Concert HallThe

Edesche Concert Hall is in its seventh season. Completely unsubsidized, a beautiful concert hall, very suitable for chamber music, has been created in a short period of time. The Edesche Concert Hall is worth a visit, both for the Edanese audience and for visitors from all over the Netherlands. Both by car and public transport centrally located and very easy to reach.

Edesche Concertzaal
The Edesche Concert Hall.


Edesche Concertzaal
The Edesche Concert Hall, seen from Balkon Noord.


Seizoen '19-'20 Accordeon Harmonium Orgel Ypma-orgel piano Bösendorfer Imperial 290 kerstliedjes verzoeknummer improvisatie Kerstconcert kerst
Saturday 21 December 2019, 20:00

"In the middle of winter night," "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas. Of all the Christmas hits Bert van den Brink makes a musical feast. One time nice and jazzy, the other time classic. He gives each song its own twist. Bert plays by request, so request your favorite Christmas carol and be surprised! Enjoy a relaxing evening together around the piano in a Christmas atmosphere.

When and where

Begin time:
Saturday 21 December 2019, 20:00

The Edesche Concert Hall. Unheard of acoustics, intimate beauty, one of the most beautiful concert grand pianos in the Netherlands with the very best musicians. From one hour before the start of the concert you are welcome in the Edesche Concert Hall, for example for a cup of coffee in advance. Please note: during the performance we do not grant access to the concert hall The Edesche Concertzaal is unsubsidized and is made possible by Eskes Media / DagjeWeg.NL.

  • Many payment options online;
  • Stage Gift Card OK, also online;
  • Free coffee/drinks/breakfasts;
  • Free wardrobe;
  • Free luxury program magazine;
  • Free and paid parking in the vicinity;
  • ECLive! Listen to the concert again in high quality afterwards (at selected concerts);
  • Enjoy the Edesche Concert Hall Diner at the adjacent atmospheric restaurant Buitenzorg;
  • Subsidy free and independent. Sponsor: DagjeWeg.NL Tickets;
  • NPO Radio 4 broadcasts regularly from the Edesche Concertzaal. Listen again to e.g.

Edesche Concertzaal

Amsterdamseweg 9, Ede

Directions: Car Public transportation