Klaus Mäkelä live in Amsterdam

Experience Klaus Mäkelä live on January 29th

Klaus Mäkelä will conduct a performance at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam on January 29, 2027. Mäkelä is a Finnish conductor rapidly gaining international recognition for his interpretations characterized by clarity, rhythmic precision, and a notable focus on textural detail. He often brings a fresh perspective to both standard repertoire and contemporary works, demonstrating a particular affinity for composers like Sibelius and Shostakovich, while also championing newer voices. His conducting style is frequently described as possessing both intellectual depth and emotional intensity.

The Concertgebouw, opened in 1888, is renowned globally for its exceptional acoustics. Designed by Pieter Cuypers, the building’s rectangular shape and specific dimensions contribute to its celebrated sound quality – often attributed to the ratio between height, width, and volume. It has long been home to the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest), one of the world's leading orchestras with whom Mäkelä has a continuing relationship as Chief Conductor. The hall's interior features elaborate ornamentation and murals reflecting the artistic tastes of the late 19th century.