vear amateur singers led by pianist Gilbert den Broeder.
Maximum of 7 singers or duos. Registration is possible until Monday 9 February.
Gilbert den Broeder, vocal coach and piano
Would you like to sing yourself on the stage of International Song Festival Zeist this spring? Sign up for the Open Podium at the Torenlaan Theatre in Zeist. Gilbert den Broeder will be your vocal coach and the pianist accompanying you on the grand piano.
The Open Podium is specially designed for advanced amateur singers* and young talent who want to sing songs under the guidance of a professional pianist. You will have the opportunity to perform in the beautiful theatre hall of the Torenlaan Theatre for ten minutes with Gilbert den Broeder as pianist. Would you prefer to perform with your own pianist? That too is possible!
There is room for seven participants, each singing one or more songs. The classical song or a classical duet is the starting point for your choice of repertoire. Don't forget the female composers. If 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. Your songs or duets should not exceed nine minutes together.
Before the Open Stage, there will be a stage rehearsal in which you can rehearse briefly with Gilbert or with your own pianist.
Want more rehearsal time with Gilbert? Then join the rehearsal workshop on the same day. Twenty minutes of rehearsal time is available for everyone between 11.30 and 14.00. There is room for seven singers. Each participant will have 20 minutes to practise the chosen songs with Gilbert and, of course, you will also learn a lot from each other.
After the Open Podium, there will be an opportunity to chat and make contacts over drinks.
Sign up by sending an email to Mies Jansen-Arends: educatie@ilfz.nl
Registration closes on Tuesday 10 February or as soon as the Open Stage is fully booked.
Please mention in your mail whether:
Placement is in order of entry. You will be notified in the week after application.
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 Podium, including drink afterwards
up to 7 singers or duos
Participation Exercise Workshop, including coffee/tea
You will receive an invoice for payment of the fees.
closed practice workshop
Saturday 21 February
11.30 - 14.00 (with fewer than 7 participants, the Practice Workshop starts later)
open stage
Saturday 21 February
14.30 - 15.40 stage rehearsal
15:45 hall open to public
16.00 - 17.10 hrs Open Stage
17.10 - 17.45 afterglow with drinks
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).
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.
