Archive 1981

In 1981, the Holland Festival presented an eclectic programme ranging from clowning and puppet theatre from Hungary and the Netherlands to a series of double bills with the legendary New York venue The Kitchen. Future associate artist Bill T. Jones was involved as a choreographer.

Composer Louis Andriessen was a central figure in the festival, with the Night of Andriessen as a highlight. Another absolute high point was the series The Necessity of, four live VPRO programmes with Freek de Jonge as the host, connecting the topcis and performances. Guests ranged from Peter Schat and Moniek Toebosch to Het Nationale Ballet and Harry Mulisch.

m.m.v. Freek de Jonge

De Noodzaak Van . . .

De VPRO-televisie en het Holland Festival presenteren vier zondagavonden in Theater Carré met een spectacle coupé uit het Holland Festival-programma en andere merkwaardige gebeurtenissen.

more Freek de Jonge

Louis Andriessen

'De muziek van een componist die zijn eigen labyrinth in de muziekgeschiedenis kiest en zichzelf tot het middelpunt ervan maakt'.

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Context

Poetry International

Heberto Padilla, Gozo Yoshimasu, Stanislaw Baranczak, F.L. Bastet, Jan Blokker Jr., Maurits Mok, Leo Vroman

1981
Poetry International

Heberto Padilla, Gozo Yoshimasu, Stanislaw Baranczak, F.L. Bastet, Jan Blokker Jr., Maurits Mok, Leo Vroman

Welcome!

Welcome to the Holland Festival archive! The history of our festival dates back to 1947. Through the programs of each festival edition we aim to tell this history here. Currently our archive has been digitised from 1990 onwards, more history is to follow soon. Sadly some information is only available in Dutch but we aim to be as bilingual as possible. For additions or tips send an email to [email protected].