

Contemporary Classical Music Composer
Theo Verbey (5 July 1959-13 October 2019) was a Dutch composer of contemporary classical music. His style – which has been described as energetic and appealing – is known for its elegance, rhythmically transparent approach and rich instrumentation. Theo’s orchestral, chamber and vocal works are favorites with listeners and musicians and never fail to touch the hearts of those who hear them. His commitment to teaching has also paved the way for new musicians, creating a legacy that will last for generations to come.

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“The idea behind the piece harks back to an old technique from the late renaissance and early Baroque: variations on a fixed chord progression. Several musical ideas are alternated; the interrelationship lies in the harmony.” - Theo Verbey
Viride KwartetSalomé BonnemaviolinNadia ten KateviolinSedna HeitzmanviolaJurre Koopmanscello
Bosmans, Verbey, & Schubert
The young Viride Kwartet loves to shine a light on Dutch music that deserve a wider audience. Tonight, they perform a gem by Theo Verbey, who passed away suddenly in 2019. They also perform the magnificent String Quartet (1927) by Henriëtte Bosmans, who in recent years is being embraced more and more as an important voice from the interwar period. Two pieces that effortlessly hold their ground next to a heavyweight classic like Schubert’s quartet Der Tod und das Mädchen.
The members of Viride met as teenagers at the School for Young Talent in…
Viride KwartetSalomé BonnemaviolinNadia ten KateviolinSedna HeitzmanviolaJurre Koopmanscello
Bosmans, Verbey, & Schubert
14 Apr 2026
Library of the Conservatorium van Amsterdam (8th floor) | Oosterdokskade 151 1011 DL Amsterdam
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28 Jan 2026
“Stravinsky’s fascination with the instrument lay in its ability to exceed the human hand[…] A testament to the work’s renewed capacity for connection.”
From ArtsTalk Magazine: "Built from instrumental force and vocal vigour, Stravinsky’s vision of the wedding is taken up by contemporary performers and expanded through their contrasting disciplines. Cappella Amsterdam, the New European Ensemble, and Zero Dance Theatre bring his work to the stage in its rarely heard 1919 instrumentation, foregrounding Stravinsky’s fascination with rhythm, mechanics, and sonic precision through cimbaloms, harmonium, and pianola..." by Jay Mansilla, 22nd January 2026
17 Feb 2025
Landmark re-release of Eleonore Pameijer’s Telemann project!
This leading Dutch flutist asked Dutch composers to write musical commentaries based on Telemann's 12 fantasies. The result is a CD with works of Telemann, interspersed with contemporary compositions by Theo Verbey, Otto Ketting, Theo Loevendie, Rob Zuidam, Ron Ford, and Jeff Hamburg among others. No wonder this worthwhile digital CD is a favorite with listeners!
17 Jan 2024
Review of Theo Verbey – Five Pieces for Violoncello
There is no question that Verbey knew very well how to write for cello...