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Archive 1999

1999’s edition had it all, from Purcell’s King Arthur for the whole family to The Residents and Patti Smith. Also on the menu were an opera by Klas Torstensson about a polar expedition with a tragic end, a performance of Brian Eno's Music for Airports on Schiphol Airport, Stravinsky’s biblical works in a contemporary setting by seasoned festival guest Peter Sellars, and the farewell performance of Andrea Breth, who ended her period with the legendary Schaubühne am Lehninerplatz with Stella. After a long time, Anne Bogart returned to the Netherlands with the solo BOB, a homage to director Bob Wilson. 

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. 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].

Poster of 1947
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