Meanwhile at the Kruithuis…
This summer, Museum Kruithuis isn’t just about history, but music too. Under the motto ‘Museum Kruithuis, packed with music’, the atmospheric courtyard regularly transforms into an intimate concert venue during July, August, and September. During a series of Sunday concerts, visitors can enjoy special performances by renowned musicians, where the unique acoustics of the historic Kruithuis add an extra dimension to the musical experience.
The programming for the performing ensembles was created in collaboration with Vrienden Kamermuziek ’s-Hertogenbosch. This adds a cultural dimension to the monumental Kruithuis this summer, where heritage and music naturally reinforce each other.
On Sunday, September 6, Museum Kruithuis welcomes the versatile Dutch vibraphonist Vincent Houdijk for a special concert in the museum’s historic courtyard.
Vincent Houdijk is one of the most striking musicians in Dutch jazz and contemporary music. With his unique vibraphone playing, he takes the audience into a musical world full of atmosphere, improvisation, rhythm, and emotion. His music isn’t easily pigeonholed into a single style. Influences from jazz, classical music, world music, and minimal music come together naturally in a unique, recognizable sound.
Houdijk was named Young VIP in 2016, an award for promising jazz talent in the Netherlands. With his band VinnieVibes, he has performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival and collaborated with renowned musicians and orchestras both at home and abroad.
The warm sounds of the vibraphone, combined with the special acoustics of the Museum Kruithuis courtyard, provide a concert experience that fits perfectly with a summer afternoon in ’s-Hertogenbosch.
The historic courtyard of Museum Kruithuis provides a special backdrop for these concerts. The combination of monumental architecture, an intimate setting, and excellent acoustics makes every performance a unique experience. Before or after the concert, visitors can also enjoy coffee with a Bossche bol or lunch in the courtyard or at Grand Café 1629.
Vincent Houdijk’s concert takes place on Sunday, September 6 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Entry is €12, or €10 for members of Kring Vrienden van ‘s-Hertogenbosch.
Several Sunday concerts are scheduled throughout the summer. The full overview of concerts, up-to-date information, and ticket sales can be found at www.museumkruithuis.nl and via the Museum Kruithuis social media channels.