Love You Madly - Celebrate Valentine in The Concertgebouw

Love You Madly

The title is a nod to Duke Ellington’s song of the same name, as well as to his affectionate words to the audience at the Newport Jazz Festival on 7 July 1956. Ellington himself also performed at The Concertgebouw on several occasions, including in 1939 and 1958. With Love You Madly, we are continuing his declaration of love: making time for one another and sharing a love of music.

Ben van Gelder Trio met Genius Wesley en Phil Donkin

Alto saxophonist Ben van Gelder is one of the world’s leading jazz musicians. As a teenager, he won the Deloitte Jazz Award, amongst other accolades, and moved to New York at the age of seventeen, where he collaborated with Mark Turner and Ambrose Akinmusire. His album Among Verticals received five stars in de Volkskrant and NRC. He plays with the American drummer Genius Wesley and the British double bassist Phil Donkin.

Evan van der Feen and Carolina Gemmell (duo)

Pianist Evan van der Feen and singer Carolina Gemmell perform their own compositions and jazz standards. Carolina’s expressive voice and Evan’s dynamic piano playing come together in a blend of jazz and soul, with plenty of scope for improvisation and playful grooves.

Joris Roelofs (solo)

Bass clarinettist and composer Joris Roelofs played in the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw for fifteen years and lived and worked in New York. Together with drummer Han Bennink, he recorded the duo album Icarus. His album Rope Dance, inspired by Nietzsche, was awarded five stars in de Volkskrant and BBC Music Magazine.

Who are you coming with?

Whether it’s a first date, you’ve been together for years, or an evening with your best friend: celebrate Valentine’s Day your way. Of course, you can also come on your own.

Entrée

Entrée is the community run by The Concertgebouw and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra for everyone aged 35 and under. As a member, you’ll immediately receive two free concerts and up to 75 per cent off concert tickets. With special events and a glimpse behind the scenes, Entrée brings you closer to the music and the musicians. Everyone is welcome to Love You Madly, whether or not they’re a member.