Curious to see what happens when the world’s most prestigious percussion festival meets one of the greatest modern music composers? Step into the world of TROMP during your lunch break, where percussion ensemble Havelok performs the works of Philip Glass.
Discover the next generation of musical talent at the TROMP international percussion competition– an event that you can experience right here in town, and even at our very own university. We’ve partnered with the festival to bring you a performance by the Rotterdam-based percussion quartet, Havelok, who are ready to impress with their extraordinary skills.
Havelok will captivate you with a performance of ‘Aguas da Amazonia’ by none other than Philip Glass, the iconic American composer and pioneer of minimalism. This piece reflects the majestic flow of the Amazon River, blending rich harmonies and repetitive rhythmic patterns to evoke a sense of purity and movement.
But that’s not all – the program also features a vibrant and dynamic piece by Florian Magnus Maier, Balinese Gypsies, which fuses the rhythmic energy of flamenco with the rich traditions of Balinese music.
Here's your chance to experience the rising stars and some of the world's best percussion artists live, as the TROMP Festival comes to the TU/e campus.
Tromp Festival
This concert is brought to you in collaboration with the TROMP Festival. Back in the early seventies, engineer Theo Tromp founded the TROMP Biennial in Eindhoven, driven by a passion to give young musicians more opportunities. Over fifty years later, the TROMP International Percussion Competition has grown into the world’s premier competition for solo percussion, staying true to its original mission of supporting and showcasing young talent from around the globe.
TROMP Festival is held in the city of Eindhoven from 9 – 17 November 2024. Check out the full program here.
Ticket reservation recommended
To be assured of a seat, we recommend reserving a ticket (black "order" button).
SG & USE/ITEC registration
Bachelor students can register for SG & USE/ITEC by scanning your student ID at the venue prior to the start of the program.
More information about SG & USE/ITEC can be found here.