About us

The Organisatie Oude Muziek wants to keep the adventure of early music alive. An adventure that began with questions: what does the composer mean, what can we learn from the score, what does my instrument teach me? Questions that should still be asked today.

Therefore, research is at the core of everything we do, bringing an eager audience in touch with musicians led by curiosity. As a centre of knowledge, we take our responsibility when it comes to diversity and innovation. The Organisatie stands for our living, sounding heritage.


For over 30 years, the Organisatie Oude Muziek has been a trend-setter in the field of early music, presenting and stimulating new developments.

Premiered in 1982, the ten-day Festival Oude Muziek Utrecht has been the flagship production of the Organization, with over 110 concerts and related activities in the centre of Utrecht. Every year, a special series of over 60 free fringe concert, as well as various workshops and masterclasses open up the Festival to young talent from all over the globe.

In 1986, a national series of early music concerts was added to the roster, introducing the Festival's international quality to historic venues around the country. Over the last ten years, this network of concerts has  expanded across borders thanks to four Belgian partners.

Finally, the illustrated Tijdschrift Oude Muziek, founded in 1986, offers background and interviews from across the early music scene.


Staff
Xavier Vandamme, director, programming
Jed Wentz, programming
Anita van der Kroft, administrator
Tamar Brüggemann, producer
Cato Ootes, producer
Susanne Vermeulen, marketing and communication
Hilde Wolters, graphic design
Marijse Poutsma-van Dijken, office manager, producer
Wilmer de Jong, box office

Board Stichting Organisatie Oude Muziek
Mrs. P.C. Lodders-Elfferich, chair
Mr. J.H. van der Tol RA, treasurer
Mrs. P.L. Meurs, member
Mr. R.C. van der Giessen, member

Board Stichting Vrienden Oude Muziek
Mr. D. Hoek, chair
Mr. J.H. van der Tol RA, treasurer
Mr. J.H.A. Tromp, member

Festival image 2012
Marco Borggreve (website)
Daan Noppen (website)

Photography Festival Oude Muziek Utrecht 2011
Remke Spijkers (website)
Feiko Koster (website)
Herb van Drongelen