Nikola Meeuwsen plays Rachmaninoff
The first Dutch Queen Elisabeth Competition winner returns to his first love.
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2hours
80-85musicians
1interval
1free drink
Nikola Meeuwsen was six when he heard Rachmaninoff performed by Vladimir Horowitz. At that moment he knew: I will become a pianist. Seventeen years later, in 2025, he was the magnificent winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition, the first Dutchman ever to achieve this. From São Paulo to Shanghai, concert halls now queue up for him; in December 2026 he makes his debut with our orchestra. With Rachmaninoff, his first love.
Programme & performers
Rachmaninoff
Second Piano Concerto
Tchaikovsky
Fifth Symphony

conductorOlha Dondyk

pianoNikola Meeuwsen
Rachmaninoff in his heart.

Meeuwsen encapsulated his astonishing power in great emotional depth...An outstanding performance.

All play dates of Nikola Meeuwsen plays Rachmaninoff
Friday 04 Dec 20268:15 PM
Rotterdamde Doelen (Grand Hall)
Sale starts: 28 April 2026