Wibi Surabadi

Wibi Surabadi
Wibi Soerjadi meets the Bösendorfer Imperial 290
Wibi Soerjadi plays the Bösendorfer Imperial 290 in a virtuoso way. Experience this, this unique combination is not to be found elsewhere in the Netherlands. Wibi uses the full eight octaves of this world-class concert grand piano, only in the Edesche Concertzaal!

Wibi Soerjadi plays a classical programme and work of his own

"I went on tour with it for years."

The Edesche Concert Hall suits Wibi Soerjadi very well. He is very curious how the musical journey there will go. Especially because it will be a reunion with the magnificent concert grand piano, the Bösendorfer Imperial 290. "I have exactly that kind of grand piano at home," says Wibi. "I know this Bösendorfer like no other. For years I went on tour with it, all over the world. I've recorded a lot of CDs with it. But in 2008 I said goodbye to my 'Bösie' on stage. At least he's still in my study right now, as a souvenir." The grand piano and the pianist are still connected.

Musical Surprise dinner

The concert on October 26th will be different from a regular concert. "I've come up with a new concept," Soerjadi says enthusiastically. "It's gonna be kind of a surprise dinner. I don't tell you in advance what I'm going to play, but I announce the pieces myself, or tell you something about them afterwards. If you know in advance what's on the menu, you already think: what would the dessert taste like? It's not like that now. That's how I take people into the program. At the salon concerts at my house it worked very well. It provides a different experience!"


Wibi Surabadi

At the age of 20, Wibi Soerjadi was the youngest student at the Sweelinck Conservatory of Amsterdam to obtain his master's degree with the highest attainable result, a 10 with distinction. He has performed worldwide and received many renowned prizes and awards. Wibi Soerjadi knows how to touch a large audience with his penetrating and visual piano playing and knows how to impress both connoisseurs and less experienced listeners with his fabulous piano technique


Bösendorfer Imperial 290The

Bösendorfer Imperial 290 is unrivalled. This concert grand piano is unique in the world, only a few dozen have been made since 1910. Where a concert grand piano normally has 88 keys, this Imperial has 97. With a length of 2.90 meters this is one of the largest concert grand pianos in the world. This copy of the Bösendorfer, number 81, serial number 47566, has been worked on for 13 months by people who have at least twelve years of piano building experience. The acoustics of the Edesche Concert Hall have been adapted to this concert grand piano, the combination with Wibi Soerjadi will deliver sublime quality!



Bösendorfer Imperial 290 piano
Saturday 26 October 2013, 20:00

Wibi Soerjadi plays the Bösendorfer Imperial 290 in a virtuoso way. Experience this, this unique combination is not to be found elsewhere in the Netherlands. Wibi uses the full eight octaves of this world-class concert grand piano, only in the Edesche Concertzaal!

When and where

Begin time:
Saturday 26 October 2013, 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