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In connection with the summer holiday is the editor of Saturday 1st to Sunday 23rd August unable to reply to emails and submitted articles. From Monday 24 August we will pick things up again with news, lookbacks and more.

In connection with the holidays is the editor of Friday 19 December to Sunday 4 January unable to respond to emails and submitted articles. From Monday 5 January, we will pick up with news, retrospectives and more.

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Three new programmes

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Over recent months, three exceptional programmes have been added to our portfolio which we would like to bring to your attention.
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Minutes of the Annual General Meeting 2026

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On 18 April, the 2026 AGM took place, which was well attended. You can read a brief report of this meeting in this post.
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Let me introduce you to: Julie Phan and Julia Mikhailova

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In January, mezzo-soprano Julie Phan and pianist Julia Mikhailova were one of the three lied duos admitted after the audition. ‘Vrienden van het Lied offers what is most important to us: the opportunity to share our music with others and build a connection with the audience.’
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Supertitling in the Recital Hall

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Supra-titles have recently been introduced at liedrecitals in the Kleine Zaal of the Concertgebouw. Eveline Karssen, who is the supra-title director for the Dutch National Opera & Ballet, is responsible for this. We asked her a few questions.
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Music keeps poems relevant

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For the third—and for now final—time, Francine van der Heijden interviewed a singer-songwriter. This time she spoke to Maarten Duinker: ‘By setting a poem to music, you ensure it remains relevant.’
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