Concertzender Newsletter

Editorial

The Concertzender in September: our recordings of a summer of festivals and more Pocket Concerts

This time, we're more than living up to our name! It was a wonderful summer of festivals, during which we were able to make many recordings.

And in our own studio, we're also continuing with the Pocket Concerts: more are being added all the time. You can listen to all our recordings on our website, through the archive on Podium Online, or in the various broadcasts. Tip: Looking for the recording of the concert you attended? Use the search engine on our website.

As a listener you can also contribute to the upcoming anniversary broadcast of X-Rated.

photo: recording engineer Dirk Winkel at work during Muze van Zuid 2024

Monday September 8 and on demand

Theme: Podium Online

The Netherlands, festival country

The Concertzender has once again recorded concerts at various festivals this year. Several concerts have already been broadcast or will be broadcast on our daily programme Concertzender Live:

The Bosnian Amira Medunjanin Quartet, recorded on July 5th during the Wonderfeel Festival.
Listen: Concertzender Live, broadcast Friday, August 15th.

The Ukrainian program Slava Ukrania, recorded at the Aurora Festival, July 23rd.
Listen: Concertzender Live, broadcast Friday Augustr 29th.

A wealth of art songs, recorded during the Zeist Lied Festival, the Gregorian Festival 's-Hertogenbosch and the Oranjewoud Festival.
Listen: Concertzender Live, Monday September 8, 20:00 - 22:00 CET.

photo: Amira Medunjanin Quartet
photographer: Foppe Schut

Saturday September 13th

Theme: Jazz | World of Jazz

In Memoriam Three Great Jazz Vocalists

Three remarkable vocalists passed away within a short period: Cleo Laine, Nancy King on August 5th, and finally, Sheila Jordan on August 11th. In our Vocal Jazz program, we feature these exceptional singers.

Cleo Laine (1927-2025) didn't truly pursue music until she was 24. Throughout a prolific career, both with her husband Johnny Dankworth's band and as a soloist, she continued to sing with her remarkable voice (a contalto) well into her later years.

Nancy King (1940-2025) was a true musician's singer for a long time. Her unique character earned her a large, authentic jazz audience. A highly original and creative jazz vocalist who could improvise like an instrumentalist.

Sheila Jordan (Dawson) (1928-2025) continued to sing and share her knowledge in workshops and jazz clinics until the end of her life. She was a master of various styles, but her musical roots lie in the bebop era. This is clearly evident in her timing and scat improvisation.

Listen: Cleo Lane in Vocal Jazz, Saturday 13th September 18:00 - 19:00 CET.

photo: Cleo Laine (1962)

Sunday October 5th

Theme: Crosslinks

What's your favourite X-Rated discovery?

October 1st is X-Rated's birthday, the program's 30th anniversary. The following Sunday, October 5th, this joyous occasion will be celebrated on the radio with a playlist that, for once, hasn't been compiled by Bob, but by the listeners!

That's where you can help: tell Bob about your favorite X-Rated discovery, the record, and/or the moment of discovery by emailing Bob Rusche. Who knows, it might be featured in the festive birthday broadcast on Sunday, October 5th.

Theme: Jazz | World of Jazz

Pocket Concerts on YouTube

We've already welcomed many wonderful musicians to our Utrecht studio for a Pocket Concert.

Subscribe to the Pocket Concerts channel on YouTube to be the first to see the latest performances.

On demand

Theme: Podium Online

Podium Online: Muze van Zuid Festival

From September 10th to 14th, Amsterdam Zuid will be buzzing with classical music, global sounds, cabaret, and jazz for five days.

The Concertzender will once again be present to record a number of special concerts during the eighth edition of the Muze van Zuid Festival. These will be broadcast this autumn.

Concertzender donors can visit these concerts at 20% discount!