Seven-part composition “Exceptional in this World”

In 2026, under the baton of conductor Nathan Tax, we will be working on the new composition ‘Exceptional in this World’ by composer Joost Kleppe. On the night of 31 March to 1 April, we gave a preview at the town hall as part of the celebrations marking 25 years since same-sex marriage was legalised. In June, we performed the piece in its entirety for the first time at the international choral festival Various Voices in Brussels and received a glowing review in the NRC. Further performances will follow, including one on 3 August at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Read more about this unique project here.

To do this composition justice, we want to perform it with professional live musicians. It is precisely the combination of choir, cello, oboe and accordion that gives the work its power, colour and emotional impact. That is why we have launched a crowdfunding campaign on Voordekunst, the leading platform for crowdfunding in the creative sector. With a donation (from €10), you can give this new composition the performance it deserves and help keep an important story alive. Our goal is to raise €3,500, which will enable us to engage professional musicians for several performances. Click on the button below and get involved!