A successful singer from that era—affectionately portrayed by Marien Jongewaard—brings the deeply moving songs of various "Gerts," "Bennens," and "Fritsens" back to life. These are songs from what was perhaps the most optimistic post-war decade: the 1970s.

Yet, Alle 13 Goed ("All 13 Hits") does more than just look back with wistful longing. After all, is there really such a thing as "authentically Dutch" music? What does Dutch identity sound like? And what does our yearning for the past signify in the Netherlands of today?

Alle 13 Goed uses nostalgia to pose uncomfortable questions about the present day. Who still believes in the sincerity of nostalgia? And how do we cope with cultural loss?

“Bring some flowers along today / And everything will be okay”

For 45 years, Orkest de Ereprijs has served as a living instrument for the music of our time. By commissioning composers to create new works for the ensemble, this fourteen-piece orchestra has carved out a unique space for itself within the realm of contemporary composed music.

Since 2003, Huba de Graaff has created music-theater productions that blend music, electronics, and performance. She will serve as the City Composer of Amsterdam in 2026 and is a recipient of the Buma Classical Lifetime Achievement Award.

Marien Jongewaard is a theater maker, performer, and choreographer. In 1978, he co-founded the theater company Nieuw West, and throughout his long career, he has collaborated with artists and groups including Truus Bronkhorst, Kas & de Wolf, Dood Paard, and De Warme Winkel. In 2006, he was honored with the VSCD Mime Prize.