vear amateur singers led by pianist Gilbert den Broeder.
Maximum of 7 singers or duos. Registration is possible until Sunday 26 April.
Gilbert den Broeder, vocal coach and piano
Would you like to sing yourself on the stage of the International Song Festival Zeist this spring? You can! Sign up for the Open Stage on 15 May. Gilbert den Broeder is your vocal coach and will accompany you on the grand piano.
The Open Podium is designed especially for advanced amateur singers*es and young talent. On Friday 15 May, seven singers or duos will have the chance to perform in front of an audience in the Small Hall, with Gilbert den Broeder at the piano. Of course, your own accompanist is also welcome.
Your performance lasts a maximum of ten minutes. You choose your own repertoire, based on classical songs or duets. Do you like to sing a lighter genre, such as a French chanson or a Dutch song from the 20th or 21th century? That too is allowed. However, it is meant to be in line with this year's festival theme: Back to Nature.
Immediately before the concert, there will be a private stage rehearsal in which Gilbert den Broeder will have a short rehearsal session with each of the participants. Want more rehearsal time? Then you can join the private rehearsal workshop on Thursday 14 May at the Torenlaan Theatre. Gilbert will then set aside 20 minutes for personal coaching for each participant (and their own accompanist, if necessary).
After the concert, there will be an opportunity to chat over drinks and make contacts.
Sign up by no later than Sunday 26 April send an e-mail to educatie@ilfz.nl Attn: Mies Jansen-Arends. Please mention in your mail:
Placement is in order of entry. You will be notified in the week after registration
After posting, send an email stating the repertoire you want to sing: title and composer of the songs with the complete piano accompaniment in the appropriate key.
Participation Open Stage
up to 7 singers or duos
Participation Exercise Workshop, including coffee/tea
You will receive an invoice for payment of the fees.
Before the start of the festival in May, you will receive one free ticket per person for the opening recital and a pass for the public Masterclasses for professionals.
closed practice workshop
Thursday 14 May / 14.00 - 16.30 hrs / Tower Avenue Theatre
open stage
Friday 15 May / Small Hall
16.15 - 17.00 private stage rehearsal
17:15 - 18:15 concert
18.15 - 18.45 afterglow
Tower Avenue Theatre
Torenlaan 38, 3701 VK Zeist
Tower Avenue is one-way. Coming by car? Then drive past the Torenlaan Theatre. There you will find parking garage Luifel (paid parking).
Small Hall
Evangelical Brotherhood
Zusterplein 20, 3703 CB Zeist
Gilbert den Broeder / vocal coach and piano
Gilbert den Broeder is an inspired pianist with a keen ear for vocal expression and a great track record as an accompanist and coach of singers and opera stars. He studied piano at the Amsterdam Conservatory and specialised early on in accompanying and coaching vocalists - a profession he has mastered to perfection. For many years, Den Broeder was solo accompanist at the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam, where he worked with world-famous conductors. His musicality, astute coaching and infectious sense of humour make him popular with young talents and established names alike. Like no other, he knows how to get the best out of a voice and to empower people.
