Program
Voorjaarseditie 2026

Timetable

Concerts

Fri. 13 March, 20:30 – 21:30 De Stag

De toerist (the tourist)

Experience the premiere of the new mixed-media chamber opera De toerist (The tourist), composed in honour of the 25th anniversary of the Schiermonnikoog Festival.

Sat. 14 March, 10:00 – 12:00

Sound excursion with Roza Herwig and Hadewych van Gent

Go on an adventure in nature with soprano Roza Herwig and cellist Hadewych van Gent!

Sat. 14 March, 11:30 – 13:45 Got Tjark

Cello-masterclass Jeroen Reuling

The public cello-masterclasses offer an intimate glimpse into the development of young top talent, led by Jeroen Reuling.

Sat. 14 March, 11:30 – 13:45 RK-Kapel

Violin-masterclass Philippe Graffin

The public violin masterclasses offer an intimate glimpse into the development of young top talent, led by Philippe Graffin.

Sat. 14 March, 15:00 – 16:30 De Stag

Salon de Thé 

Even the youngest generation of talented youngsters can develop their skills on Schiermonnikoog. Hear Georgia (14) and Akari (13) shine in Beethoven's Sonata for Violin and Piano.

Sat. 14 March, 15:30 – 17:45 Got Tjark

Piano-masterclass Avedis Kouyoumdjian

The public piano-masterclasses offer an intimate glimpse into the development of young top talent, led by Avedis Kouyoumdjian.

Sat. 14 March, 15:30 – 17:45 RK-Kapel

Ensemble-masterclass Marc Danel 

The public ensemble-masterclasses offer an intimate glimpse into the development of young top talent, led by Marc Danel.

Sat. 14 March, 16:00 – 17:00 Dorpshuis

Zeemansvrouwen, een soort vrijheid

A candid and infectious portrait of three sailors' wives who charted their own course in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

Sat. 14 March, 20:30 – 22:30 De Stag

Evening concert De Stag

Pol Stam presents the world premiere of his vocal suite Ferlûden – Stemmen van Schier (Voices of Schier), featuring the voices of Vocal Ensemble Deining, conducted by “our” Catelijn van Berkel.

Sat. 14 March, 20:30 – 21:30 Got Tjark

Evening concert Got Tjark

Meet the top performers from our masterclass programme. Tonight, we will hear, amongst others, the Katarina String Quartet, all the way from America.

Sun. 15 March, 9:30 – 10:00 RK-Kapel

Piano for Breakfast

Participants in the piano masterclass herald the morning with music from the smallest and most beautiful concert venue on the island, on the edge of the dunes.

Sun. 15 March, 10:00 – 12:00 Diverse locaties

Outdoor performance

Cycle along composer Pol Stam's new vocal suite, inspired by De Taalroute (The Language Route) on Schiermonnikoog.

Sun. 15 March, 10:30 – 11:00 RK-Kapel

Piano for Breakfast

Participants in the piano masterclass herald the morning with music from the smallest and most beautiful concert venue on the island, on the edge of the dunes.

Sun. 15 March, 11:00 – 12:00 Dorpshuis

A Short Presentation of Bows

A fascinating journey through the history and future of the bow by renowned bow maker Emmanuel Carlier.

Sun. 15 March, 11:00 – 13:00 Bezoekerscentrum

Migratory bird hike

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

Sun. 15 March, 11:30 – 13:45 RK-Kapel

Cello-masterclass Jeroen Reuling

The public cello masterclasses offer an intimate glimpse into the development of young top talent, led by Jeroen Reuling.

Sun. 15 March, 14:00 – 15:00 De Stag

Afternoon concert De Stag

The unbelievably young Akari Bastiaens shines behind the keyboard, performing works by Haydn, Liszt and Chopin.

Sun. 15 March, 15:30 – 17:45 Got Tjark

Viola-masterclass Lars Anders Tomter

The public viola-masterclasses offer an intimate glimpse into the development of young top talent, led by Lars Anders Tomter.

Sun. 15 March, 15:30 – 17:45 RK-Kapel

Piano-masterclass Avedis Kouyoumdjian

The public piano-masterclasses offer an intimate glimpse into the development of young top talent, led by Avedis Kouyoumdjian.

Sun. 15 March, 16:00 – 17:00 Dorpshuis

De Ploeg 1918-1928

Documentary about the early days of the renowned artists' group De Ploeg from Groningen.

Sun. 15 March, 20:30 – 22:30 De Stag

Evening concert De Stag

A forestwalk followed by a bouquet of music: Julius Backer and Duo Snaterse & Witteveen put flora in the spotlight in their recitals.

Sun. 15 March, 20:30 – 21:30 Got Tjark

Evening concert Got Tjark

Meet the top performers from our masterclass programme. Tonight we will hear the Sonata for Viola and Piano by virtuoso violist and composer Rebecca Clarke.

Mon. 16 March, 9:30 – 10:00 RK-Kapel

Violin for Breakfast

Participants in the violin-masterclass herald the morning musically from the smallest and most beautiful concert venue on the island, on the edge of the dunes.

Mon. 16 March, 10:30 – 11:00 RK-Kapel

Violin for Breakfast

Participants in the violin-masterclass herald the morning musically from the smallest and most beautiful concert venue on the island, on the edge of the dunes.

Mon. 16 March, 10:30 – 12:30 Bezoekerscentrum

Walk around the West

Take a "Walk around the West" past the many landscapes of the varied western tip of the island!

Mon. 16 March, 11:30 – 13:45 Got Tjark

Piano-masterclass Avedis Kouyoumdjian 

The public piano-masterclasses offer an intimate glimpse into the development of young top talent, led by Avedis Kouyoumdjian.

Mon. 16 March, 11:30 – 13:45 RK-Kapel

Violin-masterclass Philippe Graffin 

The public violin masterclasses offer an intimate glimpse into the development of young top talent, led by Philippe Graffin.

Mon. 16 March, 14:00 – 15:00 De Stag

De toerist (The tourist)

Experience the premiere of the new mixed-media chamber opera De toerist (The tourist), composed in honour of the 25th anniversary of the Schiermonnikoog Festival.

Mon. 16 March, 15:30 – 17:45 Got Tjark

Cello-masterclass Jeroen Reuling 

The public cello-masterclasses offer an intimate glimpse into the development of young top talent, led by Jeroen Reuling.

Mon. 16 March, 15:30 – 17:45 RK-Kapel

Ensemble-masterclass Marc Danel 

The public ensemble-masterclasses offer an intimate glimpse into the development of young top talent, led by Marc Danel.

Mon. 16 March, 16:00 – 17:00 Dorpshuis

Birdsong

Seán Ronayne’s journey illustrates the beauty and importance of sound, and what listening can tell us about the state of our natural world.

Mon. 16 March, 20:30 – 22:30 De Stag

Evening concert De Stag

A first: brother and sister Lottman perform together and Nóra Takács premieres composition Letters from Schier.

Mon. 16 March, 20:30 – 21:30 Got Tjark

Evening concert Got Tjark

Meet the top performers from our masterclass programme. Tonight we will hear works by Brahms, Chopin and Liszt.

Mon. 16 March, 22:30 – 0:30 Bezoekerscentrum

Stargazing walk

Tue. 17 March, 9:30 – 10:00 RK-Kapel

Viola for Breakfast

Participants in the viola-masterclass herald the morning with music from the smallest and most beautiful concert venue on the island, on the edge of the dunes.

Tue. 17 March, 10:00 – 12:00

Sound excursion with percussionist duo Norá Tákacs & Albert Garcia

Go on an adventure in nature with percussionist duo Norá Tákacs & Albert Garcia!

Tue. 17 March, 10:30 – 11:00 RK-Kapel

Viola for Breakfast

Participants in the viola-masterclass herald the morning with music from the smallest and most beautiful concert venue on the island, on the edge of the dunes.

Tue. 17 March, 11:00 – 12:00 Dorpshuis

The secret to a successful record

Renowned recording producer Frerik de Jong reveals the essential ingredients for a successful album in this exclusive lecture for the Schiermonnikoog Festival.

Tue. 17 March, 11:30 – 13:45 Got Tjark

Cello-masterclass Gary Hoffman 

The public cello-masterclasses offer an intimate glimpse into the development of young top talent, led by Gary Hoffman.

Tue. 17 March, 11:30 – 13:45 RK-Kapel

Piano-masterclass Avedis Kouyoumdjian 

The public piano-masterclasses offer an intimate glimpse into the development of young top talent, led by Avedis Kouyoumdjian.

Tue. 17 March, 14:00 – 15:00 De Stag

Afternoon concert De Stag

Folk music comes together with art music in this varied programme by multi-instrumentalists Lucie Horsch and Ramon van Engelenhoven.

Tue. 17 March, 15:30 – 17:45 Got Tjark

Viola-masterclass Lars Anders Tomter

The public viola-masterclasses offer an intimate glimpse into the development of young top talent, led by Lars Anders Tomter.

Tue. 17 March, 15:30 – 17:45 RK-Kapel

Violin-masterclass Philippe Graffin 

The public violin masterclasses offer an intimate glimpse into the development of young top talent, led by Philippe Graffin.

Tue. 17 March, 16:00 – 17:00 Dorpshuis

A Community of Life

In A Community of Life, nature philosopher Matthijs Schouten looks into the mirror held up to us by the oak processionary.

Tue. 17 March, 20:30 – 22:30 De Stag

Evening concert De Stag

Duo HAMRAAZ takes the listener to Iran and Armenia and Ramon van Engelenhoven plays his own arrangement of Korngold's Sea Hawk Suite.

Tue. 17 March, 20:30 – 21:30 Got Tjark

Evening concert Got Tjark

Meet the top performers from our masterclass programme. This evening kicks off with Bach and Schubert, performed by the British-Dutch Oliver Franks, and closes with the virtuose Cello sonata by Poulenc.

Wed. 18 March, 9:30 – 10:00 RK-Kapel

Cello for Breakfast

Participants in the cello-masterclass herald the morning with music from the smallest and most beautiful concert venue on the island, on the edge of the dunes.

Wed. 18 March, 10:00 – 12:00 Bezoekerscentrum

Birds’ concert

If you want to learn bird calls, the best time to start is in March, on an excursion with Natuurmonumenten!

Wed. 18 March, 10:30 – 11:00 RK-Kapel

Cello for Breakfast 

Participants in the cello-masterclass herald the morning with music from the smallest and most beautiful concert venue on the island, on the edge of the dunes.

Wed. 18 March, 11:00 – 12:00 Got Tjark

Coffee concert (Got Tjark)

Trio Nebelmeer, ensemble-in-residence at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel, plays Takemitsu and Schubert.

Wed. 18 March, 11:30 – 13:45 RK-Kapel

Viola-masterclass Lars Anders Tomter

The public viola-masterclasses offer an intimate glimpse into the development of young top talent, led by Lars Anders Tomter.

Wed. 18 March, 14:00 – 15:00 De Stag

Kouyoumdjian Presents

With so many talents on the island, we can consider ourselves very fortunate. Especially when those talents join forces in a single concert. Welcome to the Present concerts.

Wed. 18 March, 15:30 – 18:30 RK-Kapel

Cello-masterclass Gary Hoffman

The public cello-masterclasses offer an intimate glimpse into the development of young top talent, led by Gary Hoffman.

Wed. 18 March, 16:00 – 17:00 Got Tjark

Graffin Presents

With so many talents on the island, we can consider ourselves very fortunate. Especially when those talents join forces in a single concert. Welcome to the Present concerts.

Wed. 18 March, 20:30 – 22:30 De Stag

Evening concert De Stag

Delve into Nikolai Kapustin's Soviet world, where classical music and forbidden jazz meet and hear the JongNBE in Reprise!

Wed. 18 March, 20:30 – 21:30 Got Tjark

Danel Presents

With so many talents on the island, we can consider ourselves very fortunate. Especially when those talents join forces in a single concert. Welcome to the Present concerts.

Wed. 18 March, 22:30 – 0:30 Bezoekerscentrum

Stargazing walk

Thu. 19 March, 9:30 – 10:00 RK-Kapel

Ensemble for Breakfast

Participants in the ensemble masterclass herald the morning musically from the smallest and most beautiful concert venue on the island, on the edge of the dunes.

Thu. 19 March, 9:30 – 11:45 De Stag

Cello-masterclass Gary Hoffman

The public cello-masterclasses offer an intimate glimpse into the development of young top talent, led by Gary Hoffman.

Thu. 19 March, 10:00 – 12:00

Sound excursion jongNBE

Go on an adventure in nature with the jongNBE!

Thu. 19 March, 10:30 – 11:00 RK-Kapel

Ensemble for Breakfast

Participants in the ensemble masterclass herald the morning musically from the smallest and most beautiful concert venue on the island, on the edge of the dunes.

Thu. 19 March, 11:00 – 12:00 Got Tjark

Coffee concert (Got Tjark)

Listen to super-talent Aidan Mikdad. Never before had the jury witnessed such an exceptionally high standard during a final examination at the Conservatoire of Amsterdam.

Thu. 19 March, 14:00 – 15:00 De Stag

Reuling Presents

With so many talents on the island, we can consider ourselves very fortunate. Especially when those talents join forces in a single concert. Welcome to the Present-concerts.

Thu. 19 March, 16:00 – 17:00 Got Tjark

Tomter Presents

With so many talents on the island, we can consider ourselves very fortunate. Especially when those talents join forces in a single concert. Welcome to the Present concerts.

Thu. 19 March, 20:30 – 22:30 De Stag

Evening concert De Stag

This festive anniversary edition concludes with a surprise programme and Dvořák's radiant String Sextet as an unforgettable farewell to Schiermonnikoog.

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