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Every month, Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox treats their over 6 million YouTube subscribers to new covers, such as a rockabilly version of the Bee Gees' "Stayin' Alive," a western swing rendition of Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill," or a jazz waltz interpretation of Miley Cyrus's "Flowers." Join us tonight on a journey through the Postmodern Jukebox universe, where iconic pop hits are reinvented in classic genres like 1920s jazz, swing, Doo-wop, and Motown. The musicians and vocalists of Postmodern Jukebox can handle any style, playing and singing every note live, and create a party you won't soon forget!

The Teis Semey Quintet consists of five virtuosic young jazz talents and is one of the most exciting new jazz ensembles in the Netherlands. Together, they explore the boundaries of improvised music where raw dynamics, avant-garde elements, energetic indie-rock, and meditative classical music intersect. With a focus on ensemble playing and improvisation, a passionate musical atmosphere emerges: raw, with elements of free jazz; but also harmonious and "Nordic."

Legendary. That's how ABBA can rightfully be called. The Swedish pop group gained worldwide fame by winning the Eurovision Song Contest, marking the beginning of a decade-long career filled with hits. "Waterloo," "Mamma Mia," "Dancing Queen;" who doesn't know these megahits?! With ABBA Gold, you travel back to the iconic years of ABBA. The band makes the music sound even richer and more colorful than ever. The musicians and singers of ABBA Gold were even selected in consultation with the original ABBA members!

Three exceptional artists. The Argentine pianist Nelson Goerner, the Chinese violinist Ning Feng, and the French cellist Edgar Moreau. The Guardian wrote about Goerner: "The sound was delightful as always [...], surprisingly beautiful." While The Strad described Moreau's "impressive expressive range," with an "exquisite sense of nuance." Ning Feng is certainly not unfamiliar in Eindhoven; this winner of the Paganini Competition even made several CD recordings here. Rachmaninov's grandiose Piano Trio élégiaque was a homage to Tchaikovsky.

Koyaanisqatsi is the first film in director Godfrey Reggio's Qatsi trilogy, for which the film score was composed by Philip Glass. Tonight, the Philip Glass Ensemble, founded by Glass himself, performs the film's soundtrack live alongside the movie. Koyaanisqatsi is renowned for its groundbreaking use of time-lapse photography and slow-motion techniques to depict the frenetic pace of modern life and its impact on the natural world. Glass' music for the film is considered one of the great masterpieces of the 1980s, an expansive minimalist work featuring synthesizers, deep male voices, and brass instruments.

American singer-songwriter Aaron Boyd made his debut on the Americana scene in 2019 with his album "Until The End." He began writing songs to process his feelings after struggling with alcohol addiction, and it turned out to be a brilliant move. After becoming a father, he turned his life around, quit drinking, and decided to pursue his passion for music seriously. On his second album "Come Undone," which he self-released, Boyd sings about how he climbed out of the depths. His music is reminiscent of artists like Mark Lanegan, John R. Miller, John Moreland, and Arlo McKinley. This man could become something big!

The American multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Louis Cole is a master at evoking deep emotions through music. He has made his mark on the international music scene, collaborating with greats such as Thundercat, Genevieve Artadi, Dennis Hamm, and Brad Mehldau on his album 'Time'. Cole is known for his impressive concerts where he takes the audience on a journey through his musical world filled with electrofunk, humor, and soft ballads. On October 8th, he will do this with the Metropole Orkest, conducted by Jules Buckley.

Discover the captivating music of Dutch pianist and composer Joachim Challem. After years of studying piano, he realized that life encompasses more than just music. He firmly believes that nature is the greatest teacher for all the complex thoughts a person can acquire. Therefore, he spends part of his life in the uncharted mountains of northern Spain, searching for his own sense of home. He composes his music on various pianos in different countries, environments, and moods. His music resonates with many people due to its honesty. His emotions, voice, movements, and reactions are communicated through his piano.

The Dutch-Moroccan singer Numidia was first seen by the general public during her participation in The Voice Kids, where she reached the finals at that time. A few years later, she signed a record deal with TRIFECTA and has since become a well-known name in contemporary pop music with hits like "Meli Meli" and "Tout Est Bon." In 2023, Numidia participated in the popular show Beste Zangers, where she surprised many with her impressive rendition of "Arcade" by Duncan Laurence. Tonight, Numidia brings music and culture together in an intimate setting, where she will perform not only her own work but also her renditions of songs from Beste Zangers.

"Too Western, too smooth, too sentimental," Tchaikovsky's nationalist colleagues judged his First Symphony in 1866. Nowadays, perhaps precisely because of that, Tchaikovsky is the most beloved Russian composer. His First Symphony 'Winter Dreams' is typical Tchaikovsky: wistful, passionate, and full of captivating melodies. In turn, Tchaikovsky was full of praise for his elder colleague Borodin. "I particularly recommend In the Steppes of Central Asia; it is very beautiful," he wrote in 1886.

The British alternative rock band Tindersticks is known for their unique blend of dark, cinematic music with influences from soul, jazz, and post-rock. The sound of Tindersticks is often characterized by the deep baritone voice of Stuart Staples and rich instrumentation, including strings and brass. The band's music often carries a cinematic quality, which is not surprising considering they have composed soundtracks for as many as ten films. Their music is both melancholic and romantic, with lyrics often being poetic and introspective.

The Canadian band Walk off the Earth first went viral in 2012 with their YouTube cover of "Somebody That I Used To Know" (Gotye), where the band members played one guitar together. That would not be the last time the band captured global online attention. Many popular YouTube covers and successful original songs followed. The band excels at creating catchy pop music and reaching online listeners from all over the world. During their visit to Eindhoven, they will treat us to their most successful covers and hits like "My Stupid Heart" and "The Journey Starts Today" (known from Pokémon Journeys).

The Canadian band Walk off the Earth first went viral in 2012 with their YouTube cover of "Somebody That I Used To Know" (Gotye), where the band members played one guitar together. That would not be the last time the band captured global online attention. Many popular YouTube covers and successful original songs followed. The band excels at creating catchy pop music and reaching online listeners from all over the world. During their visit to Eindhoven, they will treat us to their most successful covers and hits like "My Stupid Heart" and "The Journey Starts Today" (known from Pokémon Journeys).

"Misa Criolla" is a masterpiece by the Argentine composer Ariel Ramírez. It is a celebration of Latin American culture and spirituality, combining traditional Latin American rhythms and melodies with the liturgical text of the Catholic Mass. Ramírez broke away from the traditional European style, using indigenous instruments and folklore to create a unique and exciting musical landscape.

The Utrecht-based trio .multibeat seamlessly blends beats, R&B, and jazz. Thijs van Zutphen (bass), Aron Smit (drums), and Boudewijn Pleij (keys) combine modern hip-hop sounds with colorful jazz and R&B influences, sometimes adding a touch of disco or house. They draw their inspiration from the music of artists like Robert Glasper, The Free Nationals, BADBADNOTGOOD, and Anderson .Paak.

"A whirlwind of dancers becoming ever more passionate and exhausting, brought to life and carried away by the waltz." With these words, Maurice Ravel tried to explain to a Dutch journalist what La Valse meant to him. Wasn't it about the end of an era, wasn't it an exhilarating dream about death and decadence? Yes, you can hear all of that in it, but Ravel primarily brought a brilliant French ode to the Viennese waltz.

Despite the war in Ukraine, the Horowitz Competition Kyiv was able to proceed thanks to host city Geneva. Wonderfully, the 1st Prize, the Prizewinners title and the Gold Medal were won by young Ukrainian Roman Fediurko: a pianist with a staggering string of competition wins to his name, including first prize of the Murai Grand Prix International Piano Competition 2022, first prize of the Isidor Bajić Piano Memorial Competition 2021 and second prize of the International Competition for Young Pianists in Memory of Vladimir Horowitz Junior Group 2016.

Although Fantastic Cat was a supergroup from the start, with four members who each had a successful solo career, two years ago the band was still an unknown rock band with a small group of fans. That changed with the release of their debut album 'The Very Best Of Fantastic Cat.' With their '60s electric folk, '70s rock in the style of The Babies, and storytelling lyrics reminiscent of Bob Dylan, their fanbase quickly grew. While the debut was a collection of songs from the band members as individual songwriters, for their new album 'Now That’s What I Call Fantastic Cat,' the band wrote the songs together for the first time. They combined their strengths and collaboratively penned a collection of touching and humorous songs with catchy melodies, beautiful harmonies, and surprising arrangements.

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach was in part named after his godfather George Philipp Telemann, with whom he maintained a lively correspondence and a close relationship. His father Johann Sebastian is also on this evening's programme of cantata fragments and sonatas, brought by soprano Dorothee Mields and recorder player Stefan Temmingh.

Twenty Grammy Awards in ten different categories; American jazz guitarist and composer Pat Metheny can add it to his resume. He is the only artist ever to achieve this feat! Metheny's music is known for its unique blend of styles, including jazz, rock, funk, and Brazilian influences, which together create a harmonious and uplifting atmosphere. Nearly 50 years ago, Pat broke through internationally with his debut album "Bright Size Life." Tonight, Pat Metheny is coming to Muziekgebouw Eindhoven for the first time with two brand new solo albums, "Dream Box" and "MoonDial." In addition to new songs, Metheny will also play personal favorites and hits from his nearly 50-year career. With various guitars in his arsenal and an orchestrion built by himself, it promises to be a fantastic evening.