ROTTERDAM, 30 January 2021 - On Sunday, 30 January, a double celebration was held for the Heerenhuyskamer Concerts in Het Park: the 10,000th visitor was welcomed to the first concert to take place after the lockdown. All visitors were treated to a festive cake by Dudok Patisserie and enjoyed a tango morning with 'Trio del Puerto'.
Popular tradition restored
Since 2018, live music has been performed in Het Park (also known as Euromast Park) every Sunday morning at the Heerenhuys. Het Park in Rotterdam has been a national monument since 2011 and has a long history with music; in the 19th century, concerts in the Heerensociëteit could regularly be heard in Het Park. With the Heerenhuys concerts at Dudok in Het Park, the manager of the Heerenhuys, a popular tradition has been restored to its former glory.
Safe and atmospheric
The atmospheric rooms of Dudok In Het Park have been set up to be pleasant and, above all, safe. In the appropriately named 'Parkzaal', the musicians play at a safe distance from the visitors. Every Sunday morning, you can visit a surprising concert featuring musicians who are always linked to Rotterdam. From pop to world music, and from jazz to classical.
A full schedule
On 13 February, the first batch of international talents selected for the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra's Academy will take the stage. On 27 March, the adventurous jazzmen of the Artvark Saxophone Quartet will present their new album 'Mother of Thousand'. Music from around the world is also on the programme, including flamenco singer Raquel Kurpershoek on 6 March and fado singer Magda Mendes on 20 March.
To give as many people as possible the chance to attend a concert, there are two concerts on one Sunday during the current measures. The starting times are 11.30 a.m. and 12.45 p.m., with a maximum of 30 visitors each time. The complete agenda can be found on www.heerenhuyskamerconcerten.nl, tickets can be purchased for €7.50.