Ludwig Albert, marimba, & special guests - Anniversary concert: Marimba Unforgettable

A unique mix of marimba, vocals, and band in a warm, festive anniversary atmosphere. accessible – warm – colorful – layered – virtuoso Let yourself be carried away in a festive anniversary concert around an artist who has given the marimba its own place on international concert stages for 35 years. Ludwig Albert has grown into a leading musician, composer, and pedagogue, praised for his lyrical playing and his lasting influence on generations of musicians, at home and abroad. De Academiezaal, his artistic home base for many years, forms the appropriate backdrop for this special evening. With Marimba Unforgettable, Albert presents a rich and varied program with his own works, improvisations, beloved melodies, and music with influences from classical, folk, Latin, and Christmas repertoire. He shares the stage with soprano Kelly Poukens, marimba soloists Rodrigo Marques and Yungshang Bao, pianist and arranger Erik Vlasblom, a live band, and the Flanders Marimba Orchestra. The premiere of Marimba Crooners also gives this festive evening a surprising extra accent. A warm and festive celebration of an exceptional musical journey — don't miss this special evening! “Ludwig Albert is nothing short of miraculous. His performance takes the listener into a new world of Sound and Magic.” The Strad Program Ludwig Albert – The Universe, Permafrost & Heartwood Ludwig Albert – Lonely Accordion & Sounds of Bells Claude François / Randy Goodrum / Albert Hammond – My Way, You Needed Me & One Moment in Time Erik Vlasblom / Pablo Beltrán Ruiz / Ludwig Albert – Houvast, Sway & Song of Two Souls Tomás Méndez – Cucurrucucú Paloma Line-up Ludwig Albert, marimba Kelly Poukens, soprano Rodrigo Marques & Yungshang Bao, marimba Erik Vlasblom, piano Flanders Marimba Orchestra Christel Albert, presentation