Progam
Najaarseditie 2025

Timetable

Concerts

Fri. 3 October, 20:00 – 22:30 De Stag

Sneak Preview

The festival kicks off on Friday evening with a Sneak Preview: a musical route with a unique taste of the program.

Fri. 3 October, 20:00 – 22:30 De Stag

Sneak Preview

The festival kicks off on Friday evening with a Sneak Preview: a musical route with a unique taste of the program.

Fri. 3 October, 20:00 – 22:30 De Stag

Sneak Preview

The festival kicks off on Friday evening with a Sneak Preview: a musical route with a unique taste of the program.

Sat. 4 October, 9:30 – 10:00 RK-Kapel

Ensemble for Breakfast (early)

The Iro Quartet opens the festival day with Beethoven's first string quartet and other pieces.

Sat. 4 October, 10:30 – 11:00 RK-Kapel

Ensemble for Breakfast (late)

The Iro Quartet opens the festival day with Beethoven's first string quartet and other pieces.

Sat. 4 October, 11:00 – 12:00 Dorpshuis

Singing of earthly and heavenly love

Musicologist Saskia Törnqvist shares the story of women in musical history, in three parts.

Sat. 4 October, 11:30 – 12:00 De Vrijbuiter

Playground (early)

Accompanied by Club Classique, young talents perform brand-new programmes on De Vrijbuiter, a historic barge that transforms into an intimate and adventurous concert stage.

Sat. 4 October, 11:00 – 12:30

Beachcomber trip

Walk the beach with the forester in search of washed-up treasures from the sea.

Sat. 4 October, 12:30 – 13:00 De Vrijbuiter

Playground (late)

Accompanied by Club Classique, young talents perform brand-new programmes on De Vrijbuiter, a historic barge that transforms into an intimate and adventurous concert stage.

Sat. 4 October, 13:30 – 14:30 De Stag

Lost & Found

Flutist Joséphine Olech and harpist Joost Willemze welcome you to their atelier, where they are putting the finishing touches to some lesser-played chamber music works from the early 20th century.

Sat. 4 October, 16:00 – 18:00 Dorpshuis

Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey

The documentary Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey takes you on a breathtaking journey through the power and fragility of water.

Sat. 4 October, 19:00 – 20:00 Got Tjark

Ghiribizzi (early)

Ghiribizzi, whimsical brainwaves, the will be delivered tonight by Dokwerk Saxophone Quartet at the Got Tjark.

Sat. 4 October, 20:30 – 22:30 De Stag

A New World

An evening filled with music from new worlds, from Jennifer Higdon to Antonín Dvořák.

Sat. 4 October, 21:00 – 22:00 Got Tjark

Ghiribizzi (late)

Ghiribizzi, whimsical brainwaves, the will be delivered tonight by Dokwerk Saxophone Quartet at the Got Tjark.

Sun. 5 October, 9:30 – 10:00 RK-Kapel

Piano for Breakfast (early)

Start your day with a surprising programme by Schiermonnikoog Festival Award-winner Henry Lewis.

Sun. 5 October, 10:30 – 11:00 RK-Kapel

Piano for Breakfast (late)

Start your day with a surprising programme by Schiermonnikoog Festival Award-winner Henry Lewis.

Sun. 5 October, 11:00 – 12:00 Dorpshuis

Italian Divas

Musicologist Saskia Törnqvist shares the story of women in musical history, in three parts.

Sun. 5 October, 11:30 – 12:00 De Vrijbuiter

Playground (early)

Accompanied by Club Classique, young talents perform brand-new programmes on De Vrijbuiter, a historic barge that transforms into an intimate and adventurous concert stage.

Sun. 5 October, 11:00 – 12:30 Bezoekerscentrum

Migratory bird hike

Discover the island's diverse ecosystems and learn about migratory bird routes and the birds that pass Schiermonnikoog.

Sun. 5 October, 12:30 – 13:00 De Vrijbuiter

Playground (late)

Accompanied by Club Classique, young talents perform brand-new programmes on De Vrijbuiter, a historic barge that transforms into an intimate and adventurous concert stage.

Sun. 5 October, 13:30 – 14:30 De Stag

Musical Meteorology

The dizzying world behind the weather and the inspiration that composers draw from clouds, seasons and rain: the themes that NOS weatherman Peter Kuipers Munneke and pianist Ralph van Raat will tackle.

Sun. 5 October, 15:30 – 16:00 RK-Kapel

Natural Selection (early)

Elisabeth Hetherington will take you through songs that make our connection with nature and the supernatural tangible.

Sun. 5 October, 16:00 – 17:15 Dorpshuis

The Spoonbill in a Troubled World (in Dutch)

The nature documentary The Spoonbill in a Troubled World by filmmaker Hilco Jansma follows the remarkable comeback of the spoonbill in the Netherlands.

Sun. 5 October, 16:30 – 17:00 RK-Kapel

Natural Selection (late)

Elisabeth Hetherington will take you through songs that make our connection with nature and the supernatural tangible.

Sun. 5 October, 19:00 – 20:00 Got Tjark

Voyager (early)

The Alma Quartet plays Beethoven's 13th string quartet.

Sun. 5 October, 20:30 – 22:30 De Stag

Moby Dick

A musical evening around the sea, including Vox Balaenae by George Crum, a piece inspired by the song of whales.

Sun. 5 October, 21:00 – 22:00 Got Tjark

Voyager (late)

The Alma Quartet plays Beethoven's 13th string quartet.

Sun. 5 October, 22:30 – 23:00 RK-Kapel

Musical Mysticism (early)

A mystical, candle-lit evening with the Iro Quartet.

Sun. 5 October, 23:30 – 0:00 RK-Kapel

Musical Mysticism (late)

A mystical, candle-lit evening with the Iro Quartet.

Mon. 6 October, 9:30 – 10:00 RK-Kapel

Viola for Breakfast (early)

Kick off your day with young talent: Hiroki Kasai plays Schumanns Märchenbilder.

Mon. 6 October, 10:30 – 11:00 RK-Kapel

Viola for Breakfast (late)

Kick off your day with young talent: Hiroki Kasai plays Schumanns Märchenbilder.

Mon. 6 October, 11:00 – 12:00 Dorpshuis

Composing in the shadow of the Sun King and in the light of the revolution

Musicologist Saskia Törnqvist shares the story of women in musical history, in three parts.

Mon. 6 October, 11:30 – 12:00 De Vrijbuiter

Playground (early)

Accompanied by Club Classique, young talents perform brand-new programmes on De Vrijbuiter, a historic barge that transforms into an intimate and adventurous concert stage.

Mon. 6 October, 10:30 – 12:00

Sound excursion with Joost Willemze

Go on an adventure in nature with Joost Willemze!

Mon. 6 October, 12:00 – 13:00 Got Tjark

Public Masterclass with Maria Milstein

Young talent Céleste Klingelschmitt receives a masterclass from violinist Maria Milstein.

Mon. 6 October, 12:30 – 13:00 De Vrijbuiter

Playground (late)

Accompanied by Club Classique, young talents perform brand-new programmes on De Vrijbuiter, a historic barge that transforms into an intimate and adventurous concert stage.

Mon. 6 October, 13:30 – 14:30 De Stag

Dutch Discoveries

A programme full of surprises from under-sung Dutch composers.

Mon. 6 October, 15:30 – 16:00 RK-Kapel

Schubert Songs (early)

Romantic songs by Schubert, by baritone Henk Neven and pianist Daan Boertien.

Mon. 6 October, 16:30 – 17:00 RK-Kapel

Schubert Songs (late)

Romantic songs by Schubert, by baritone Henk Neven and pianist Daan Boertien.

Mon. 6 October, 19:00 – 20:00 Got Tjark

Hommages (early)

The French Lucile Boulanger, this year awarded a Victoire de la Musique, takes you back to the time between Louis XIV and Louis XV.

Mon. 6 October, 20:30 – 22:30 De Stag

Made in Hollywood

Grandeur of classical music from the Hollywood of the first half of the 20th century.

Mon. 6 October, 21:00 – 22:00 Got Tjark

Hommages (late)

The French Lucile Boulanger, this year awarded a Victoire de la Musique, takes you back to the time between Louis XIV and Louis XV.

Mon. 6 October, 22:30 – 0:30

Stargazing walk

Experience a different side of the island on this star walk in the dark.

Tue. 7 October, 9:30 – 10:00 RK-Kapel

Violin for Breakfast (early)

Schiermonnikoog Festival Award winner Céleste Klingelschmidt returns to our island with two absolute pioneers.

Tue. 7 October, 10:00 – 11:30 Bezoekerscentrum

Bird calls in autumn

Om naar vogelgeluiden te luisteren hoeft het geen voorjaar te zijn, vogels zijn altijd en overal te horen. Als ze niet zingen maken ze ...

Tue. 7 October, 10:30 – 11:00 RK-Kapel

Violin for Breakfast (late)

Schiermonnikoog Festival Award winner Céleste Klingelschmidt returns to our island with two absolute pioneers.

Tue. 7 October, 13:30 – 14:30 De Stag

Ménage à trois

Listen to the close musical union between Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms.

Tue. 7 October, 15:30 – 16:00 RK-Kapel

Afternoon Bach (early)

How did Bach do it, keeping time while creating timeless music? Maria Milstein will play his Violin Sonata this afternoon.

Tue. 7 October, 16:30 – 17:00 RK-Kapel

Afternoon Bach (late)

How did Bach do it, keeping time while creating timeless music? Maria Milstein will play his Violin Sonata this afternoon.

Tue. 7 October, 19:00 – 20:00 Got Tjark

Impressions and Impromptus (early)

She possesses a ‘natural musicality that, I feared, had disappeared’ said the proud jury president about Chloe Jiyeong Mun when she won the Busoni International Competition in 2015. Tonight she demonstrates it.

Tue. 7 October, 20:30 – 22:30 De Stag

Metamorphosis

Get carried away with Strauss' Metamorphosen.

Tue. 7 October, 21:00 – 22:00 Got Tjark

Impressions and Impromptus (late)

She possesses a ‘natural musicality that, I feared, had disappeared’ said the proud jury president about Chloe Jiyeong Mun when she won the Busoni International Competition in 2015. Tonight she demonstrates it.

Wed. 8 October, 9:30 – 10:00 RK-Kapel

Bach for Breakfast (early)

Start the day with Bach, preferably with one of the Netherlands' finest cellists.

Wed. 8 October, 10:30 – 11:00 RK-Kapel

Bach for Breakfast (late)

Start the day with Bach, preferably with one of the Netherlands' finest cellists.

Wed. 8 October, 10:00 – 12:00 Bezoekerscentrum

Mushroom hike

Go in search of mushrooms with the forest ranger.

Wed. 8 October, 12:00 – 13:00 Got Tjark

Public Masterclass with Valeriy Sokolov

Together, the winners of the Schiermonnikoog Festival Awards form a piano quartet coached by Ukrainian star violinist Valeriy Sokolov.

Wed. 8 October, 13:30 – 14:30 De Stag

French Delight

Two popular festival guests will climb the stage together this afternoon for a display of musical magic.

Wed. 8 October, 15:30 – 16:30 Got Tjark

Craig and Vincent’s Tasting Menu

A Coffee Concert like never before: the musical menu of clarinettist Vincent Martig and pianist Craig White.

Wed. 8 October, 16:00 – 18:00 Dorpshuis

Surprise Documentaire

Keep an eye on our app for the announcement of the film!

Wed. 8 October, 19:00 – 20:00 Got Tjark

The Muse and the Fashion (early)

Fashion? Nikolai Medtner did not participate in that. Maria Milstein and Caspar Vos sign for a lived-in performance.

Wed. 8 October, 20:30 – 22:30 De Stag

Byzantium Ballads

French-Lebanese pianist Camille El Bacha and French-Greek singer Dafné Kritharas explore forgotten Greek heritage.

Wed. 8 October, 21:00 – 22:00 Got Tjark

The Muse and the Fashion (late)

Fashion? Nikolai Medtner did not participate in that. Maria Milstein and Caspar Vos sign for a lived-in performance.

Thu. 9 October, 9:30 – 10:00 RK-Kapel

Cello for Breakfast (early)

Schiermonnikoog Festival Award winner LiLa plays Prokofiev’s Cello Sonate in C.

Thu. 9 October, 10:30 – 11:00 RK-Kapel

Cello for Breakfast (late)

Schiermonnikoog Festival Award winner LiLa plays Prokofiev’s Cello Sonate in C.

Thu. 9 October, 10:30 – 12:00

Sound excursion with Vincent Martig

Go on an adventure in nature with Vincent Martig!

Thu. 9 October, 12:00 – 12:30 Got Tjark

Performance festival choir

Na het succes van eerdere jaren is er ook deze editie weer een festivalkoor. Onder leiding van koordirigent Catelijn van Berkel laat het koor zich klinken.

Thu. 9 October, 13:30 – 14:30 De Stag

The Sound of Talent

Genres? Styles? All fine with Roza Herwig, but if you like, she likes to sing everything with the same creativity and passion.

Thu. 9 October, 16:00 – 17:15 Dorpshuis

Surprise Documentaire

Keep an eye on our app for the announcement of the film!

Thu. 9 October, 20:30 – 22:30 De Stag

Grand Finale

The autumn festival ends with a mainstay of the chamber music repertoire, Brahms' lyrical Piano Quartet in A, as well as a cello quartet as a closing performance by Jeroen Reuling.

Thu. 9 October, 20:00 – 22:00

Stargazing walk

Experience a different side of the island on this star walk in the dark.

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