Musical monuments
During Open Monument Days on September 14 and 15, you can enjoy special artists who have elevated making music to an art. On Saturday, for example, there will be organ music in various churches as part of National Organ Day. Saturday and Sunday are dedicated to musical monuments. Admission is free, full is full. See the list of all musical monuments here.
Rutte Distillery on Saturday
The Pret Pack | SE 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 p.m.
Three sworn Dordt comrades bring a mix of country, rhythm & blues and a delightful stray, but unavoidable, smartlap. Randy Derkhof, vocals & guitar, Marcel Koster accordion & vocals and Harrie Mirck on bass and vocals.
Trinitatis Chapel on Saturday
Mehmet Polat Quartet | SE 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Virtuoso ud player and composer Mehmet Polat brings together outstanding jazz musicians in an innovative quartet with instruments from different traditions. With roots in Anatolian and Ottoman music, a pianist from Germany, a drummer from Bulgaria and a bassist from the Netherlands, Polat explores musical styles worldwide. His music combines jazz with rich musical traditions, colored by bold improvisations and complex time signatures. Together they take listeners on a musical world tour full of freedom and innovation.
Court of Holland on Saturday and Sunday
Robin Nolan Trio | SE 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Robin Nolan, world-renowned gypsy jazz guitarist, along with Jan Brouwer on rhythm guitar and Arnoud van den Berg on bass, will perform a series of Sneak Preview concerts. Nolan will take you on a musical journey from Transylvania to 1930s Paris to the music of George Harrison and The Beatles. Enjoy world-class gypsy jazz, virtuosity and plenty of humor.
Djerra Joan, Nick Croes & Dusty Ciggaar | SO 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 p.m.
Djerra Joan is a promising singer-songwriter from Dordrecht. In her music you can hear a fascination for the 60s and 70s, with at the same time a sense of timelessness. In a trio formation with Nick Croes and Dusty Ciggaar, she will present familiar sounds in an innovative way.
Essenhof on Sunday
Deniz Gülbeyaz & Thijs van der Linden | SO 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
In this duo, the talents of Deniz Gülbeyaz and Thijs van der Linden come together in a beautiful musical fusion. Deniz, an award-winning clarinetist from Istanbul and Thijs, a talented viola player from the Netherlands. Together they offer a blend of colors, time signatures and musical structures with pieces by Rebecca Clarke, Francis Poulenc and Gordon Jacob.
Koetshuis Weizigt on Sunday
Duo Gaitar | SO 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 p.m.
Duo Gaitar merges chanson, jazz and Brazilian music to intimately celebrate the love of song. This duo, consisting of Rutger Mathys and Marijn van der Linden, merges their musical personalities. One personality, Rutger, is already considered "the new Toots Tielemans" at the age of 23, while Marijn is one of the most renowned players in the field of Brazilian music. Together they take you on a journey through landscapes full of colorful sounds, joyful melodies and deafening silences.
Art Church on Sunday
Moses Rosenberg & Anton Goudsmit | SO 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Together, these two top Dutch musicians bring stunning performances. Moses is a virtuoso in the European gypsy jazz tradition, while Anton is known for his creative and exuberant approach. Their playing together feels like they have always played together. They play a mix of their own work, gypsy and jazz standards, blues and ballads, each style blending seamlessly. Their improvisations provide surprising twists and refreshing playing pleasure, with frivolous and exciting playing until the last note.
Rebel Rebel on Sunday
L'Appel de Vide | SO 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.
This formation consists of five talented musicians - Warja (bass, ukulele), Casper (percussion), Judith (saxophone and clarinet), Guido (guitar) and Sam (violin) - who together perform harmonious folk pop songs with a unique sound. The polyphony in their songs emphasizes the value of connection and enjoying life together.
Farmers Syndicate | SO 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
This band, formed in the 1990s in Dordrecht, brings parties to life with a mix of accordion, guitar, bass, percussion and voices. They blend world music - from polkas and tangos to South American and African rhythms - with ironic Dutch lyrics. Their playful and enthusiastic approach always creates a happy and relaxed atmosphere.
National Organ Day
On Saturday there is a little extra attention for the organs in Dordrecht. Rightly so, because it is National Organ Day again. Since 2002, organized simultaneously with the Open Monument Days.
St. Antonius Church: on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. a concert will be given by the Nuenen Men's Choir. And on Sunday at 2 p.m. by the Ladies Choir "Laudate Dominum" directed by Irene van Geel with organ accompaniment by Margriet den Hartog and at 3 p.m. by the Schola Cantorum "St. Gregorius" directed by and with organ accompaniment by Robert van Herk.
Augustijnenkerk: Enjoy organ playing by Dick den Engelsman here on Saturday at 2 p.m. From 14.45 to 16.00 you can come here for an explanation of the
organ and its operation.
Christian Reformed Church: Organ playing will take place at five times on Saturday. Come here at 10:45, 12:00, 1:00, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. to enjoy a concert.
Grote Kerk: On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., everyone will have the opportunity to tour and play the organs of the Grote Kerk. At 15.30 there is a free concert
by city organist Cor Ardesch.
Wilhelminakerk: Enjoy a variety of musical concerts here on Saturdays. Listen at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to the sounds of the piano, organ or recorder, among others.
