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​14 - 18 May 2025 -  Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte ESMAE Saxophone Ensemble The Netherlands Concert Tour “Amsterdam 750”

14 May, 11.30 -  Schoolconcert St. Aloysius school, Baarn

14 May 13.00 - Natuurboerderij de Brinkhorst 
Wageningseberg 43, 3825 GR, Amersfoort
www.amerpoort.nl/locaties/overdag/de-brinkhorst
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14 May, 20.00 -  Restaurant De Mandenmaker, Spakenburg 
De Mandemaaker, Kerkstraat 103, Spakenburg, 3751 AT, Netherlands
https://www.demandemaaker.nl/henk-van-twillert-2025/

15 May - Private concert 

16 May - Vento do Norte ESMAE saxophone class visit CvA Saxophone Class 
https://www.conservatoriumvanamsterdam.nl/

​7 - 11 May 2025 - Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte at Międzynarodowy Festiwal Saksofonowy XVI International Saxophone Festival Szczecin, Świnoujście. Poland

7 May 2025 17.00 - Sala Koncertowa Akademii Sztuki, Szczecin
ul. Niepodległości 40
www.akademiasztuki.eu/

8 May 2025, 19.00 - Willa Lentza, Szczecin
Wojska Polskiego str. 84
willa-lentza.pl/en

9 May 2025, 18.00 - 13 Muses Culture Center, Szczecin
Żołnierza Polskiego Square 2
13muz.eu/

10 May 2025, 17.00 - Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmony of Szczecin
Małopolska str. 40
filharmonia.szczecin.pl/en

11May 2025,16.00 - Kamieński Dom Kultury
Kamień Pom., ul. Wolińska 5
kamienskidomkultury.pl

11 May 2025, 19.00 - Miejski Dom Kultury w Świnoujściu
mul. Wojska Polskiego 1, Świnoujście
www.mdk.swinoujscie.pl/

​More info:  www.facebook.com/festiwal.sax

17, 18 and 19 April 2025 - “Tríduo Pascal” Organ & Saxophones
Clerigos Church, R. de São Filipe de Nery, 4050-546 Porto, Portugalere to edit.

Daily concerts from Thursday until Saturday at 12.00 o’clock, noon with organist Rui Soares, Saxophonist Henk van Twillert  and ESMAE Saxophone Ensemble Vento do Norte on Friday.
The concerts have free entrance. 
 More information at: www.facebook.com/torreclerigos
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From 5 to 9 March 2025
​SaxSummit 25: "Music, A Language Without Words"

5-9 March 2025 - SaxSummit25 “Music, A Language Without Words”

From March 5 to 7, 2025, Henk van Twillert with ESMAE Saxophone Classe and Vento do Norte will be at the Conservatories of Guimarães, Barcelos and Lousada to work and play with the students from the conservatories. On 8 march they are back to ESMAE to enjoy the masterclass from Henrique Portovedo and Luis Ribeiro and on the 9th they welcome all students that want to participate on the workshop "Stars of the Future" and play all together at 13.00. All this activities make the first edition of ESMAE & Others Sax Meeting "SaxSummit 25".
This meeting is organised by saxophonist and ESMAE professor Henk van Twillert and Tiago Costa, in collaboration Fernanda Alves  and Guilherme Bogas, SaxSummit 25 aims to provide an enriching cultural and educational experience for saxophone students and the wider public.
Tiago Costa, Guilherme Bogas and Fernanda Alves are former ESMAE Saxophone students and saxophone teachers at Conservatories Guimaraes, Barcelos and Lousada respectively


Workshops, Masterclasses & Concerts
March 5, 6, and 7, 2025

Henk van Twillert, the ESMAE saxophone class, and the ensemble Vento do Norte will visit conservatories in Guimarães, Barcelos, and Lousada. These visits will include workshops with students, followed by evening concerts at 19:00, open to the local communities. The concert repertoire will feature classical music, pieces specifically composed for saxophone, and a variety of other selections.

March 8, 2025
A masterclass will be held at ESMAE (Porto) with guest professors Luís Ribeiro (University of Minho) and Henrique Portovedo (University of Aveiro). Their concerts will take place at 13:00 and 19:00 at ESMAE.

March 9, 2025
SaxSummit 25 will conclude with the “Stars of the Future” initiative, welcoming all saxophone students for a final workshop led by Henk van Twillert and the ESMAE saxophone class, followed by a final concert.

Concert Schedule
5 March 2025, 19.00: Church of São Francisco, Guimarães

Rua Padre Gaspar Roriz 124, 4805 Guimarães, Portugal

6 March 2025, 19.00:  Church of Bom Jesus da Cruz, Barcelos
Largo da Porta Nova 14, 4750-329 Barcelos, Portugal

7 March 2025, 19.00:  Centro de Interpretação do Românico, Lousada
Praça das Pocinhas 107, 4620-657 Lousada, Portugal

8 March 2025, 13.00 & 19.00: ESMAE
Rua da Alegria 503, 4000-045 Porto, Portugal

9 March 2025, 13.00: ESMAE 
Rua da Alegria 503, 4000-045 Porto, Portugal

All the concerts are free entrance ​

SaxSummit 25 by Henk van Twillert and ESMAE Saxophone Class- From March 5 to 9, 2025,

13 January 2025 - Direito a Ser Feliz 2025

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12 de December 2014 - Private Concert

14 December 2024, 17.30 - Civil Ria Christmas Club
​Largo do Mercado Manuel Firmino, Aveiro

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7 December 2024. 21.00 - Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte
Christmas & Benefit Concert
Igreja de Farminhão, Viseu 

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​30 November 2024, 21.30 - Henk van Twillert & The Baritone Saxophone Collective
​Igreja Vera Cruz,
Largo da Apresentação
3800-106 Aveiro

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​​20 November 2024, 15.00 - Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte
​Private concert

16 November 2024, 19.30 - Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte
Gala dinner to raise funds for the Portuguese Red Cross (Matosinhos nucleus)​
Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Matosinhos, Portugal

15 - 20 July 2024: EURSAX 2024
Trento - ITALY

https://www.eursax20.eu

​18 May 2024, 19.00 - SACA, Art Center Antriol

The Classical Music Board Bonaire presents "Encontro Azul" with Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte
​Special Guest: Gabriel  Mercera


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15 May 2024, 19.30 -  The Fort Church, Curaçao

The Curaçao Art Circle presents "Encontro Azul" with Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte

Tickets at: Mensing's Caminada, Sentro di Pago 
Online Tickets at: https://caribbeanticketshop.com/events/henk-twillert-vento-do-norte-15-05-2024

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​11 May 2024, 19.30 -  Cas di Cultura

The Arubaanse Kunstkring presents "A Musical Evening" 

Tickets at: H&H Fine Wines and Spirits | Plaza Bookshop 
Address: Cas di Cultura, Vondellaan 2 Oranjestad, Aruba

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 8 March 2024, 13.30 
“CONHECER ESMAE” - “It’s all about Sax, Bach & Rock ‘n Roll".
Open classes and performances of the ESMAE Saxophone Class
ESMAE,Room 204

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More info ​and Inscriptions:
intranet.esmae.ipp.pt/ofertaformativa/

​20 - 23 February 2024 
"OVERTURE"  1st International Festival for Classical Saxophone Leipzig 2024 
Germany​

Henk van Twillert and Vento do Norte in Leipzig at Ouverture, the 1st International Classical Saxophone. Concerts from 20-23 February 2024 at HMT Great Hall and Musiksalon, Völkerschlachtdenkmal, Alte Börse, Thomaskirche, Altes Rathaus
The Hochschule für Musik & Theater  Leipzig (HMT) proudly presents the 1st International Festival for Classical Saxophone, "OVERTURE," from February 20 to 23, 2024. 

The aim of the festival is to bring the genre of Classical Saxophone into greater public focus and showcase the diversity of the instrument. 
The festival kicks off with an opening concert in the Great Hall of the HMT and offers additional events at representative Leipzig venues, including the Musiksalon and the Blackbox of the HMT on Dittrichring, the Alte Handelsbörse, the Alte Rathaussaal, the Völkerschlachtdenkmal, and the Thomaskirche. 

The key participating artists are Prof. Henk van Twillert and the saxophone ensemble "Vento do Norte" from ESMAE Porto (Portugal), along with Dr. Frank Liebscher from HMT Leipzig. 

The repertoire of the festival includes works from the classical original literature as well as arrangements for saxophone, saxophone ensemble, and saxophone with piano. With this diverse program, the festival promises to be an unforgettable artistic experience for all saxophone enthusiasts and music lovers alike.
All Concerts: 
​20 February 2024, 19.30 -  HMT Great Hall

21 February 2024, 12.30 - Völkerschlachtdenkmal
21 February 2024, 20.00 - Alte Börse
22 February 2024, 20.00 - Thomaskirche 
23 February 2024, 12.30 - Altes Rathaus
23 February 2024, 20.00 - HMT Musiksalon

Once Upon a Time in... Cantanhede - Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte
24 September 2023, 18.00 - Auditório do salão paroquial de S. Pedro, Cantanhede 
FIMCA - Festival Internacional De Música De Cantanhede 
Tickets and reservations by: [email protected] or telephone: 936 261 503 or 914 278 307
 Organised by Filarmónica Marialva De Cantanhede

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"Tangos & Adagios" - Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte
​16 September 2023, 21.45 - ​Largo da capela de S. Gonçalinho,  Aveiro
​Street Arts Fest – São Gonçalinho by Audiodecor

Organised by Mordomia São Gonçalinho
Free entrance

All about the Street Arts Festival at ​https://www.facebook.com/mordomiasaogoncalinho

​PALMELA INTERNATIONAL SAXOPHONE FESTIVAL - FISP 2023
15 July 2023, 19.00 - concert by Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte “Immortal Bach” Premiere of “Lamento e Sermão” for saxophone Baritone and saxophone Ensemble from Nelson Jesus

Sociedade Filarmónica Humanitária / Conservatório Regional de Palmela
Av. Dr. Godinho de Matos
2950-252 Palmela
PORTUGAL
 More informations about FISP in
 www.fispalmela.com/
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12 July 2023, 22.00 - Festival dos Canais
Mondriaan
Banda Sinfónica Portuguesa + Henk Van Twillert & Vento do Norte
Cais da Fonte Nova, Aveiro
​Free entrance

Amsterdam Saxophone Quartet at Teatro Aveirense 21 June 2023

21 June 2023, 21.30 - Teatro Aveirense, Aveiro
Participation on the The Amsterdam Saxophone Quartet concert "Back on Stage"
Guests: Helvio Mendes  | Hop Dance Studio

Amsterdam Saxophone Quartet at Teatro Aveirense 21 June 2023

​Teatro Aveirense
Rua Belém do Pará
3810-066 Aveiro
Portugal

More info and online tickets at www.teatroaveirense.pt

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04 June 2023, 12.00 - Henk van Twillert  & Vento do Norte & ESMAE Saxophone Class

Casa São Roque
Rua S. Roque da Lameira,2092, 
​Porto, Portugal



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02 June 2023, 21.30 - Henk van Twillert  & Vento do Norte participation at Dança Aérea Vertical with Paulina Almeida

Torre dos Clérigos
R. de São Filipe de Nery
4050-546 Porto


SETUBAL INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL (FIMS)
27 May 2023 - Workshop & Concert 

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27 May 2023, 17.30
Concert Henk Van Twillert & Vento Do Norte
"Once Upon a time... in FIMS"
Participation of students of Academia Música e Belas Artes Luisa Todi, Conservatório Regional de Palmela e Conservatório Regional de Setúbal

Casa-Museu José Maria da Fonseca
R. José Augusto Coelho 12a
2925-538 Azeitão
Portugal

27 May 2023, 10.00
Workshop " Stars of the Future"
​ with Henk Van Twillert & Vento Do Norte

Biblioteca de Azeitão
R. de Lisboa 11
2925-039 Azeitão
Portugal

18 - 24  May 2023 - Henk Van Twillert & Vento do Norte - “Immortal Bach" at XIV INTERNATIONAL SAXOPHONE FESTIVAL SZCZECIN – STARGARD - DĄBIE – SKOLWIN - MIĘDZYZDROJE
​Poland

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INTERNATIONAL SAXOPHONE FESTIVAL SZCZECIN – STARGARD - DĄBIE – SKOLWIN - MIĘDZYZDROJE
18 May 2023, 19.00 - Willa Lentza
Concert Henk Van Twillert & Vento Do Norte - “Immortal Bach"

Willa Lentza​
Al. Wojska Polskiego 84
Szczecin
Polska
https://willa-lentza.pl/


INTERNATIONAL SAXOPHONE FESTIVAL SZCZECIN – STARGARD - DĄBIE – SKOLWIN - MIĘDZYZDROJE
21 May 2023, 19.00 - Church of St. Peter the Apostle in Międzyzdroje
Concert Henk Van Twillert & Vento Do Norte “Immortal Bach"

Kościół pw. św. Piotra Apostoła
Lipowa 8
72-500 Międzyzdroje
Polska

ttp://parafia.miedzyzdroje.pl/

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INTERNATIONAL SAXOPHONE FESTIVAL SZCZECIN – STARGARD - DĄBIE – SKOLWIN - MIĘDZYZDROJE
23 May 2023, 18.00 - Dom Kultury 13 Muz
 Concert Henk Van Twillert & Vento Do Norte
 “Immortal Bach"

Dom Kultury 13 Muz
plac Żołnierza Polskiego 2
70-551 Szczecin
Polska

https://www.facebook.com/13muz

INTERNATIONAL SAXOPHONE FESTIVAL SZCZECIN – STARGARD - DĄBIE – SKOLWIN - MIĘDZYZDROJE
24 May 2023, 18.00 - Uniwersytet Szczeciński, Wydział Nauk Ścisłych i Przyrodniczych  Concert Henk Van Twillert & Vento Do Norte
“Ouverture"

Uniwersytet Szczeciński, Wydział Nauk Ścisłych i Przyrodniczych
University of Szczecin Faculty of Mathematics - Physics)
Ul. Wielkopolska 15
70-451 Szczecin
Polska

https://spr.usz.edu.pl/

​22 April 2023, 09.30   - Workshop de Saxofone by Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte
Conservatório de Guimarães 

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​Inscriptions ans informations a www.smguimaraes.pt/

01 April 2023, 09.30   - “Stars of the Future” - Masterclass/Workshop
​                       19.00  - “Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte in Concert with the participation of  the "Stars of The Future"

​Conservatório de Música de Águeda
Largo Dr. Antonio Homem de Mello
112 3750-107 Agueda,  Portugal
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​Inscriptions until 24 March at Conservatório de Música de Águeda 

16 December - Christmas 2022: “Direito a Ser Feliz”
​ Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte ​

Henk van Twillert and Vento do Norte, saxophone ensemble from ESMAE, kick off the Christmas celebrations with the “Direito a Ser Feliz” concert tour on the 9th, 10th and 16th of December in the district of Aveiro.
Henk van Twillert and Vento do Norte, saxophone ensemble from ESMAE, kick off the Christmas celebrations with the “Direito a Ser Feliz” concert tour on the 9th, 10th and 16th of December in the district of Aveiro.
Following what happened in 2020 and 2021, IRBAL joined this idea of ​​Henk van Twillert and Vento do Norte to promote Christmas in solidarity institutions. This year extending to some schools
“Direito a Ser Feliz”, Christmas tour will take place on the 9th, 10th and 16th of December.
On the 9th and 16th of December Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte will perform a series of concerts in various social institutions and schools in the district of Aveiro.​ 

10 December 2022, 20.00 - Christmas concert 2022: “Direito a Ser Feliz”
​Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte ​ 
Participation of the ESMAE Saxophone Class
Igreja da Vera Cruz,
Largo da Apresentação, 3800-106 Aveiro

Henk van Twillert and Vento do Norte, saxophone ensemble from ESMAE, kick off the Christmas celebrations with the “Direito a Ser Feliz” concert tour on the 9th, 10th and 16th of December in the district of Aveiro.
On the 10th of December, around 20.00, after the 19.00 mass, the concert “Direito a ser Feliz”  with Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte will be held at the church of Vera Cruz, with the participation of ESMAE's saxophone class.
Admission to the concert is free and the public is invited to get into the Christmas spirit by contributing money or with food that will later be distributed by Casa Vera Cruz and to get to know and taste Christmas at the “Christmas Market” held by young people from the Parish of Vera Cruz around the Vera Cruz Church.

09 December - Christmas 2022: “Direito a Ser Feliz”
​ Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte ​

Henk van Twillert and Vento do Norte, saxophone ensemble from ESMAE, kick off the Christmas celebrations with the “Direito a Ser Feliz” concert tour on the 9th, 10th and 16th of December in the district of Aveiro.
Henk van Twillert and Vento do Norte, saxophone ensemble from ESMAE, kick off the Christmas celebrations with the “Direito a Ser Feliz” concert tour on the 9th, 10th and 16th of December in the district of Aveiro.
Following what happened in 2020 and 2021, IRBAL joined this idea of ​​Henk van Twillert and Vento do Norte to promote Christmas in solidarity institutions. This year extending to some schools
“Direito a Ser Feliz”, Christmas tour will take place on the 9th, 10th and 16th of December.
On the 9th and 16th of December Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte will perform a series of concerts in various social institutions and schools in the district of Aveiro.​ 

09, 10 & 16 December - Christmas 2022: “Direito a Ser Feliz”
​ Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte ​

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Henk van Twillert and Vento do Norte, saxophone ensemble from ESMAE, kick off the Christmas celebrations with the “Direito a Ser Feliz” concert tour on the 9th, 10th and 16th of December in the district of Aveiro.
Following what happened in 2020 and 2021, IRBAL joined this idea of ​​Henk van Twillert and Vento do Norte to promote Christmas in solidarity institutions. This year extending to some schools
“Direito a Ser Feliz”, Christmas tour will take place on the 9th, 10th and 16th of December.
On the 9th and 16th of December Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte will perform a series of concerts in various social institutions and schools in the district of Aveiro.
On the 10th of December, around 20.00, after the 19.00 mass, the concert “Direito a ser Feliz” will be held at the church of Vera Cruz, with the participation of ESMAE's saxophone class.
Admission to the concert is free and the public is invited to get into the Christmas spirit by contributing money or with food that will later be distributed by Casa Vera Cruz and to get to know and taste Christmas at the “Christmas Market” held by young people from the Parish of Vera Cruz around the Vera Cruz Church.
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15 November 2022, 12.00,  Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte 
Private concert
Auditorium of the National Institute of Health Care Dr. Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
Celebration of the National Institute of Health Care Dr. Ricardo Jorge
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​23 October 2022, 15.00 -"Concilium"Igreja dos Clerigos, Porto
Henk van Twillert | Frank Liebscher | ESMAE Saxophone Class: Pitch Saxophone Quartet, Vento do Norte & Portuguese Saxophone Orchestra 

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Henk van Twillert and the ESMAE Saxophone Class meet Frank Liebscher, professor at the Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy School of Music and Drama in Leipzig, Germany, at a concert on 23 October, at 15.00 at the Clérigos Church, Oporto.
Throughout this concert, in addition to solo performances by Henk van Twillert and Frank Liebscher, various musical formations will be presented, such as the saxophone quartet, the “Pitch Saxophone Quartet”, saxophone ensemble, Vento do Norte, and Orquestra de Saxophones, The Portuguese Saxophone Orchestra.
Throughout the concert, the musicians will be performing works from several composers, namely J.S. Bach, G. Gabrieli and A. Pärt.

22October 2022  - 21.00
Quartel das Artes, Oliveira do Bairro
Benefit concert

Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte in concert on 22 October, in Quartel das Artes, Oliveira do Bairro
Henk van Twillert and saxophone ensemble Vento do Norte will give a benefit concert that aim to support the veterans of Portugal. On stage they will be performing an unmissable program that explores everything from classical music to fado through tangos and much more.
Reservations 
phone: 916017397 
Email: [email protected] 

19 June 2022  - GondoSaxFest
18.30 - Final concert "Hallelujah" Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte

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27 May 2022 - "Hallelujah" Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte
Espinho, Portugal
Private concert


22 May 2022, 17.00 - Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte "Hallelujah"
Setúbal Music Festival
Municipality of Setúbal, Salão Nobre

Free admission
Subject to prior invitation
More info & contacts: www.festivalmusicadesetubal.com

21 May 2022 - TEDxAveiro "What's News?"
Centro de Congressos de Aveiro
Cais da Fonte Nova, Aveiro

www.tedxaveiro.com
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28 April 2022 - "Hallelujah"
Oporto, Portugal
Private Concert
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27 April 2022, 18.00 - Kings Day
​ Private concert
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10 April, 16.00 . Henk van Twillert nodigt uit... "Piet Mondriaan"
Amstelkerk, Amsterdam 

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​For more information:
stadsherstel.nl/cultuuragenda

For tickets: www.eventbrite.nl

09 April 2022, 20.00 - RondoM De Saxofoon met Vento do Norte
Wilhelminaoord​

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​Reservations: by (nl)06-53681895 or email:[email protected]
More info: www.rondomusicmanagement.nl

08 April - Vento do Norte meets Het Saxofoon Orkest conducted by Karl Veen
Drachten

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8 April, 20.00 - “Hallelujah”
Concert in collaboration with “Het Saxofoonorkest”
Doopsgezinde kerk, Drachten
hetsaxofoonorkest.nl
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06 April 2022, 20.00 - “Hallelujah”
​De Mandemaaker, Spakenburg

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More Info and tickets on: www.cultuurplatformbunschoten.nl/

05 April 2022, 20.30 - Fados, Tangos & Allegros
Theater Peeriscoop, Gorinchem

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Tickets available on: www.peeriscoop.nl

03 April 2022, 15.00 - Mondriaan 150 | Blue, Yellow and Red
Theater Veerensmederij, Amersfoort

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Celebrating 150 years of Mondriaan with 3 premières of dutch composers, Chiel Meijering, Jos Pommer and Tjako van Schie and much more on the program.
​Tickets available on: www.theaterveerensmederij.nl

03 April 2022, 10.00 - Spiegelzaal - NPO Radio 4
Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

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Live broadcast from Concertgebouw in Amsterdam presented by Hans van den Boom
To Know more about the Spiegelzaal radio Program: www.nporadio4.nl/programmas/spiegelzaal

02 April 2022, 13.30 - I Feel Good at Harry Bakker Saxophones
WorkShop & Concert

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Dorpsstraat 12, 1399 GV Muiderberg
More info at harrybakker.nl

03 - 10 April -  Tour 2022 “Hallelujah”

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“Hallelujah”
Holland concert Tour from 3 to 10 April 2022

Who does not know it; The beautiful “Hallelujah” from Handel's Messiah, or from the legendary singer Leonard Cohen, and certainly also the song winning the Eurovision Song Contest 1979 by Israel Milk and Honey. Henk van Twillert and Vento do Norte have it all on their program to stand. On April 2, Henk van Twillert and his Portuguese saxophone ensemble "Vento do Norte" arrive in the Netherlands for a truly spectacular tour. In addition to the CD presentation of their CD “Toot Your Roots”, delayed by two years, the latest version of “Hallelujah” is performed by the youngest generation “Vento do Norte”
Further on the program; drama and romance in Bernstein's West-side Story, thrilling tangos by Piazzolla and new inspiring sounds by Dutch composers such as Van Schie, Meijering and Van Dijk. It is all colorfully placed next to, among other things, intense Fados and Bach's second Brandenburg’s

17 December 2021, 21.00 - Igreja de Farminhão, Viseu

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25 July 2020, 21.30 - Festivais dos Canais, Aveiro
Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte
Special Guest: Hélder Moutinho 

Praça do Marquês, Aveiro
​Free Entrance - Need of reservation
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Due the new safety rules,  the concert will be open air and with places reserved. Please make sure informe yourself in how to get your ticket in: 
www.festivaisdoscanais.pt



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To know more about Helder Moutinho: heldermoutinho.pt

Music From My House

From 22.03.2020 until 21.06.2020

Every Sunday Live at Facebook starting @ www.facebook.com/henkvantwillert.saxophone/
Time: Amsterdam: 16.00 | Lisbon: 15.00 | New York: 10.00
 You can check all the editions on: www.facebook.com/ESMAESaxophoneClass


​27 March - 5 April:  Tour 2020 & CD Presentation “Toot Your Roots”  Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte, The Netherlands (Cancelled)

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​"Who does not know it? “Roll over Beethoven” played by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones or Electric Light Orchestra. At the end of March Henk van Twillert and his Portuguese Saxophone Ensemble "Vento do Norte" arrive in the Netherlands for a truly spectacular tour. Besides the CD presentation “Toot Your Roots”, the latest version of “Roll over Beethoven” will be performed, but now by the latest generation “Vento do Norte”
Also on the program, drama and romance in Bernstein's West Side Story, energetic tangos from Piazzolla and the inspiring sounds of Arvo Pärt.
t's all colorful next to Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata and Bach's second Brandenburg concert."

12 December 2019, 21.30 - Igreja dos Clérigos, Porto

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Included in the Clerigos' birthday celebrations, the "Ad Fundum" concert with Henk van Twillert, and students of ESMAE's saxophone class: the "Alta Voce" Quartet and the newest generation of the saxophone ensemble Vento do Norte - Ventos Satélite. 
Ensemble Ventos Satélite were 1st prize winners in chamber music category at the 19th International “Citta de Chieri” Contest, in November 2019. The members are: Bernado Salabert, Sara Pais, Samuel Cordeiro, Nuno Ramos, Francisco Neves, Gonçalo Silva and Rui Silva. 
The Alta Voce Quartet is made up of Henk van Twillert, Adriana Oliveira, Francisco Neves and Bernardo Salabert. 
Throughout the program will be present composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Samuel Barber, Giovanni Gabrieli. 

Free Entrance

30 Novenber 2019, 21.30 - Teatro Aveirense, Aveiro
I feel Good... Henk van Twillert celebrates 40 years career

Henk van Twillert celebrate his 40 years career at teatro Aveirense on the 30 November 2019, 21.30

19 Outubro 2019, 21.15 - Teatro Aveirense, Aveiro

On the 19th of October will happen the "Gala Comemorativa do VI Aniversário da União de Freguesias Glória e Vera Cruz" and Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte will join the celebration.

 20, 21, 22 September 2019
São Gonçalinho Street Arts Fest

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 8 - 13 July 2019
​ FISP 2019 - International Saxophone Festival Palmela, Portugal

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From 8 to 13 July around 30 concerts and shows  will happen, with free entrance. 
You will see a feel a village living and breathing saxophone!
All the information about FISP 2019 in: www.fispalmela.com

 27 April 2019, 17:00 - Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte  Albufeira, Algarve , Portugal

12 April 2019, 21:00 - Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte & OPS
Teatro Helena e Sá e costa, Porto | ESMAE Festival 2019

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ESMAE Festival 2019 - ​From 1 to 14 April 2019
Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte & Portuguese Saxophone Orchestra (OPS)


7 April, 16:00 Theater Peeriscoop, Gorinchem Nederland

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Informations & Reservations in:
www.peeriscoop.nl


6 April, 20.00 - Het Meander Medisch Centrum | Amersfoort

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3 April, 20.00 - Restaurant De Mandemaaker, Spakenburg

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Information & Reservations: www.cultuurplatformbunschoten.nl

3 April 2019,  11.00 - Concert School at Basisschool St. Aloysius, Baarn, Holland

31 March, 16:00 - Amstelkerk,  Amsterdam, Holland
Henk van Twillert nodigt uit… Vento do Norte for ENCONTRO 

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On 31 March the Portuguese friends of Henk are presented: The saxophone ensemble Vento do Norte with their program "Encontro" (meeting) with Fado's, Tango's & Allegro's.

 Reservations in: www.stadsherstel.nl

31 March, 10.00 - “Het Zondagochtend Concert”, Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Holland

Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte will be performing live to the radio program “Het Zondagochtend Concert” presented by Hans van den Boom. 

30 March, 20.00 - Doopsgezinde kerk, Drachten, Holland

Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte  will share the stage with Het Saxofoon Orkest conducted by Karl Veen​ in Doopsgezinde kerk, Drachten





​Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte  will share the stage with Het Saxofoon Orkest conducted by Karl Veen​

 Doopsgezinde kerk, Zuiderbuurt 26, 9203 ZP Drachten ​

From 30 March to 7 April 2019 - Holland Tour 2019
​Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte

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Henk and his dream team Vento do Norte will touring through the Netherlands, and as the tradition demands, with a spectacular program. A musical journey with music that starts even before Johann Sebastian Bach, the English renascence composer Robert White until a new composition of Chiel Meijering "The Black Rock we all Push" for a peloton of saxes and pre-recorded DJ. In short; A show you don't wanna miss....!

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24 March 17.00 - Parque Urbano, Zona Verde, Mondim de Bastos, Portugal

9, Vento do Norte will be in representing their School ESMAE in Harmos Festival
From 19 to 23 March will take place one more edition of the HARMOS festival where wonderful and talented musicians represent some of the best music schools in Europe. 
​During HARMOS Festival 2019, Vento do Norte will be in representing their School ESMAE - Superior School of Music and Performing Arts.

20 March 19.00 - Casa do Infante, Porto, Portugal

9, Vento do Norte will be in representing their School ESMAE in Harmos Festival
From 19 to 23 March will take place one more edition of the HARMOS festival where wonderful and talented musicians represent some of the best music schools in Europe. 
​During HARMOS Festival 2019, Vento do Norte will be in representing their School ESMAE - Superior School of Music and Performing Arts.
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From 19 to 23 March will take place one more edition of the HARMOS festival where wonderful and talented musicians represent some of the best music schools in Europe. 
​During HARMOS Festival 2019, Vento do Norte will be in representing their School ESMAE - Superior School of Music and Performing Arts.

19 March 2019, 19.00 - Casa da Musica, Sala2, Porto, Portugal 

9, Vento do Norte will be in representing their School ESMAE in Harmos Festival
From 19 to 23 March will take place one more edition of the HARMOS festival where wonderful and talented musicians represent some of the best music schools in Europe.
​During HARMOS Festival 2019, Vento do Norte will be in representing their School ESMAE - Superior School of Music and Performing Arts.

10 February 2019, 14:30 - Bach to the Future 2 Theater De Veerensmederij, Amersfoort, Holland

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Bach to the Future 2019

Bach every day? For some people yes. In this weekend, following the edition from last year, you will hear a new generation of Bach interpreters. Henk van Twillert with Saxophone Ensemble Vento do Norte will play their Bach program. 


​Address: De Veerensmederij, Soesterweg 330, 3812 BH Amersfoort
More info: 
www.theaterveerensmederij.nl
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12 December 2018,  21:30 - Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte 
​Igreja dos 
Clérigos, Porto, Portugal

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​On the 12
th December Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte are back on the Clérigos Church for a wonderful concert with special participation of the Saxophone Quartet Room 204.
Free entrance

22 September, 21:30 - Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte 

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Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte will be playing at the São Gonçalinho Street Arts Fest.
João Figueiredo and Inês Soares will join them for a wonderful evening

Address: Largo da Capela São Gonçalinho, Aveiro, Portugal
Free entrance

7  July, 19:30 - Concert Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte 

Igreja do Clérigos, Porto (Exclusive for Members)

6 July 2018, 21.30 - Concert Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte
Special participation of Orquestra Portuguesa de Saxofones, Conducted by Cláudio Pereira.  

Igreja São Tiago de Silvalde, Silvalde, Portugal​

26 June 2018, 17.00 - Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte

Feira do Livro de Braga, Jardim de Santa Barbara, Braga, Portugal

26 May 2018, 18:30 - Maia, Portugal

Saxophone concert by Saxophonist Henk van twillert and saxophone ensemble Vento do Norte




​Local: Sede Social da Banda Marcial de Gueifães
           Rua Aristides Sousa Mendes, 91
           4470-232 Gueifães, Maia, Portugal
 Concert open to public in general


18 March 2018, 16:00 -  Amstelkerk, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Henk van Twillert in Concert   
"Bach on the Road"

           
Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte will be back in holland to play the program " Once upon a time..". will join them North- American duo Montagnard with saxophonist Joseph Murphy and guitarist Matthew Slotkin.
     
 tikets: [email protected] of 020 5200090

12 - 18 March 2018 - Tour 2018 " Bach on the Road"

Saxophonist Henk van Twillert and Vento do Norte saxophone ensemble on tour in Holland

12 - 18 March 2018 - Tour 2018 " Bach on the Road"

15 February 2018, 19:00 - Teatro Trindade, Lisboa, Portugal

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 Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte no Festival Antena 2
​ Click here for more info

04 February 2018, 15:00
​Veerensmederij, Amersfoort, NetherlandsI

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Bach to the Future
 
In the weekend of 3 and 4 February you will hear a “new” generation of Bach interpreters.
Among others, on the baritone saxophone Henk van Twillert will be playing the Solo Cello Suites and with Vento do Norte the Brandenburg Concert N2.

​More info @ www.theaterveerensmederij.nl

12 December 2017, 21:30
​Igreja dos Clérigos, Porto, Portugal

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Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte are very happy to be playing once more in the beautiful Clérigos Church. 
On the 12th December they will share the stage with The Metropolitan String Quintet and Inês Soares. 


09 December 2017, 20:00
​Igreja da Vera Cruz, Aveiro, Portugal

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On 9 December, 20:00, Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte will be playing in Aveiro, Igreja da Vera Cruz at 20:00.
This is benefit concert to “CSPVC - Centro Social Paroquial Vera Cruz” . 

You are all very welcome!
Donations appreciated!





​15 July 2017 - 21:30
​Cineteatro de Anadia, Anadia, Portugal

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​On the 15 July a benefit concert to support A.S.A.C,  - Associação social de Avelãs de Caminho, and celebrate the 20 years of existence.  Because they do every time more, and get more projects envolving the society, they need your support .
We join this cause making sure that you will have a wonderful concert . See you there :)

Cineteatro de Anadia
Urbanização Montouro
Anadia, Portugal

​14 July 2017 - 19:00
EURSAX2017 - Igreja dos Clérigos, Oporto, Portugal

EURSAX 2017 - Henk Van Twillert & Vento do Norte 
 Special Guests: Claude Delangle, Mario Marzi and Marie - Bernadette Charrier
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From 11 - 14 July 2017
EurSax2017 

European Saxophone Congress
The Biggest Saxophone event in Europe!
Oporto, Portugal

​8 Julho, 12:00 - 12:30
​​XII Congresso Nacional Mutualismo  

Centro de Congresso da Alfândega do Porto
Rua Nova da Alfândega - Edíficio da Alfândega
4050-430 PORTO, Portugal

4 July 2017, 21:30
​Teatro Aveirense, Aveiro, Portugal

Celebration of 20 years of the music school of Aveiro - OMA - Oficina de Musica de Aveiro and benefit concert for the association Palhaços d'Opital, palhacosdopital.pt, that has the mission to bring joy and hope to elderly people in hospitals.
Teatro Aveirense.
Rua Belém do Pará
3810-066 Aveiro
tel: + 351 234 400 920 

Tour 2017 - Dutch Antilles From 10 to 21 May

​20 May 2017, 20:00 
Cas di Cultura, Aruba

14 May 2017, 19:30
 Moederdagconcert - Bonaire
Wilhelminaplein
gratis

13 May 2017,  18:00
Water Parade Aquaspace - Bonaire
Habour Village, Bonaire
More information about Aquaspace

12 May 2017, 20:00
Brakkeput Mei Mei - Curacao
Brakkeput Mei Mei, z/n/,
Willemstad, Curaçau ​

From 19 March to 01 April 2017
ESMAE Festival
Rua da Alegria, 503
Porto, Portugal

18 February 2017 - 16:00
Private Concert "Happy Birthday Mr...."
Matosinhos​

21 Jan 2017, 21:30
Seminário do Pe. Dehon, Fânzeres
Gondomar
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08 Jan 2017, 16:00
Concerto de Ano Novo 
Auditório do Centro Paroquial de Oliveira do Douro
Vila Nova de Gaia
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01Oct, 21:30
Dia Mundial da Música - Largo da Capela de S. Gonçalinho, Aveiro
– with participation  of Helder Moutinho
Free entrance​

Estival da Estrela, from 23 to 29 July
28 July, 20:30

Dominio Vale do Mondego
Quinta da Portela
6300 – 095 Faia, Guarda
Portugal
 

FISP Palmela 2016,  from 11 to 16 July
14 July, 21:30 – with participation  of Paulina Almeida Dance Group
Cine Teatro S. João, Palmela, Portugal


18 June 2016,  12:30
ESMAE, Rua da Alegria 503
Porto

 
Serralves em Festa, 4 & 5 June 2016
5 June, 11:00 – Palco do Prado, Museu Serralves
Rua D. Joao de Castro 210, Porto, Portugal


Musicalvão 2016
21 May, 19:00  -
Auditório Comendador Manuel Correia Botelho
Conservatório de Música de Vila Real
Vila Real, Portugal


24 April 2016 - "Movimento Perpétuo" Dutch Tour 2016
10.00 - Live Radio “Het Zondagochtend Concert” @Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam
Concertgebouwplein 10, 1071 LN Amsterdam
16.00 – Concert @ Amstelkerk – Special Guest: Arno Bornkamp
Amstelveld 10, Amsterdam
kaarten: [email protected]
, 020 5200090 of aan de deur

23 April 2016 - "Movimento Perpétuo" Dutch Tour 2016
12.00 uur - Promoconcert @ Harry Bakker Saxofoons
Dorpsstraat 12, 1399 GV Muiderberg


22 April 2016 - "Movimento Perpétuo" Dutch Tour 2016
20.00 uur – Concert @ Pro Rege – Special Guest: Arno Bornkamp
Oudedijk 113, 3062 AD Rotterdam
Kaarten: [email protected]
, 010 4527860 of aan de deur
 
20 April 2016 - "Movimento Perpétuo" Dutch Tour 2016
11.00 uur - School concert @ Baarn
14.00 - 16.00 - Rehearsal @ Conservatorium van Amsterdam
Oosterdokskade 151, 1011 DL Amsterdam
20.00 uur – Concert @ Cultureel Cafe Restaurant De Mandemaker
Kerkstraat 103, 3751 AT Spakenburg


19 April 2016 - "Movimento Perpétuo" Dutch Tour 2016

22:30 uur – Live Radio & TV “OPIUM op 4” @ Vondel CS,
Vondelpark 3, 1071 AA Amsterdam


17 March 2016 - "Once upon a time in...America" Tour
@ New England Conservatory, Boston

6.00 pm - Masterclass, room 315 st, Botolph Bulding 
8.30 pm - Concert - Williams hall, Jordan hall Bulding 
290 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115


16 March 2016 - 
"Once upon a time in...America" Tour
7:30pm – Concert @ The Netherland Club of New York, NYC
3West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019

 
15 March 2016 - 
"Once upon a time in...America" Tour
12-noon concert - Jazzman's Café @ Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
71 S Academy St, Mansfield, PA 16933

 
14 March 2014 - 
"Once upon a time in...America" Tour
8.00pm - Concert - Kilbourn Hall @ Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY
26 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY 14604

 
12 March 2016 - 
"Once upon a time in...America" Tour
7.00 pm - Concert  @ South River Portuguese Club, NJ
100 John St, South River, NJ


11 March 2016 - 
"Once upon a time in...America" Tour
8.30 pm - Concert @ Michiko’s Studios, Roberto Winds, NYC
149 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
  

10 March 2016
 - "Once upon a time in...America" Tour
6.00 pm – Concert @ Sport Club Português
55 Prospect St
Newark, NJ 07105

 
9 March 2016
 - "Once upon a time in...America" Tour
9.30 pm – Concert @ HI Hostel NYC, NYC
891 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025-4403

March 9th
2.00 pm – Concert @ NYU, Loewe Theater, NYC
35 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10012

 

8 March 2016 - "Once upon a time in...America" Tour
5:00 pm -  Workshop &Concert @ UpBeat NYC, NYC
St. Jerome's school
230 Alexander Ave, Bronx, NY 10454


4 March 2016 - Fundraising  Once upon a time in...America" Tour Fundraising
19:30- Gala Concert at EHTP
Rua Firmeza 71
Porto


​14 January 2016
19h30 – Porto Design Factory (PDF)
Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 537,
4200-072 Porto

 
10 January 2016
16h00 - Auditório do Centro Paroquial Oliveira do Douro
Alameda Stª Eulália
4430-520 Oliveira do Douro
Vila Nova de Gaia
 
8 January 2016
21h00  - Ateneu Comercial do Porto
Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte & Constantin Sandu - Piano
Rua de Passos Manuel 44,
4000 Porto
Reservas: 22 339 5410
 
7 January 2016
21h00  - Centro Pastoral de S. Miguel
Vizela

 
12 December 2016
21h30 - Igreja dos Clérigos
Rua de São Filipe de Nery,
4050-546 Porto


25. October 2015
21:00 -  "Apelo à Paz e solidariedade para com os refugiados" - 
Portugal Solidário with Vitorino, Luisa Tender, Ana Maria Pinto, Job Tomé , Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte and Orquestra Clássica de Espinho
Conductor: José Eduardo Gomes
Auditorio de Espinho
More info: http://portugalsolidario.pt

22.October 2015
21h00 - Fados, Tangos, Adagios & Jazz
Ateneu Comercial do Porto
​Rua Passos Manuel, 44, Porto 

​28.September2015
11h00 – Concerto Escola da Ponta do Sol - Centro Cultural John dos Passos 
16h30 – Workshop Conservatório - Escola Profissional das Artes da Madeira - CEPAM 
21h00 – Concerto CEPAM 
Avenida Luís de Camões no1, Funchal.

27. september2015
16h00 - Concerto Dia do Turismo – Palácio S. Lourenço 

26.September.2015
11:00 – Ação Sensibilização de Registo de dadores de Medula
18h30 - CliffBay Happy Hour
20h30 - Concerto Vila Porto Mare

25.September2015
10h00 & 11h00 – School Concert - Escola Básica e Secundária de Machico
20h30 – Concert Casa da Música
Rua Nova da Graça, nº 1 Machico, Madeira

16 July 21:30 –  SAXOPORTO 2015
Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte and a very Special Guest
Auditório do Conservatório de Música do Porto, Porto, Portugal

12 July  - 21:30 SET Festival 2015  - Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte
Praça dos Aliados, Porto, Portugal

11 July 12:00 –  XI Congresso Nacional Mutualismo  
Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte
Europarque – 4520-153 Santa Maria da Feira

5 June 2015, 21:30 - Benefit concert at EHTP, Porto, Portugal

3 June 2015, 10:00 – School concert at Teatro Helena Sa e Costa for the Students visit organized by Carlos Sousa


28 May 2015 19:00 – Students for Students at EHTP, Henk van Twillert & Vento do Norte, Porto, Portugal


09 May 2015 - 15:30 - Cafe Concerto ESMAE - Rua da alegria 503, Porto Portugal
Note: This concert is include on the FESTIVAL ESMAE 2015

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