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1,5 hour
NL
Musical lecture with live guitar playing and listening examples
In the interactive master class 'Classical in Pop' Aldo Druyf shows how classical masterpieces live on in famous pop songs. Aldo talks enthusiastically and clearly about the stories behind this music. In addition, he plays fragments on guitar in which he connects classical themes and pop melodies. This makes it immediately audible how close together these worlds actually are. This creates not only a fascinating performance, but also an intimate mini-concert.
You have classical and you have pop. Separate worlds? Nothing is what it seems.
Many people do know that Ekseption's 'The 5th' is based on Beethoven's 'Fifth,' or that Procol Harum's 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' goes back to Bach's 'Air.' But less known is that Sting's 'Russians' features Prokofiev's 'Romance,' and that Tiësto made a world hit out of Barber's 'Adagio' (the saddest melody ever).
Aldo Druyf has achieved fame as a classical guitarist and author of books on classical music.
His book 'Classical in Pop' - the first book on the influence of classical music on pop music - was published in 2025, and now there is the live master class based on it!
The combination of recognition, deepening and live
guitar playing makes for an inspiring and relaxed event with lots of variety. Not only suitable for lovers of classical and/or pop music, but also for a wide audience that just wants to enjoy!
Ideal for: company meetings, cultural events, theaters, associations and groups of friends
Duration: 60 to 120 minutes (adaptable to your program in consultation)
Reviews
, Maaike
It was a fantastic evening! Your knowledge, musicality and patience made a very nice atmosphere on such a Friday night. Thanks.
, Marcel
On Jan. 15, the evening with Aldo Druijf at the IGC turned into an unforgettable journey of discovery through the world of classical music and pop. What made this evening so special was the unique combination of live guitar playing, compelling storytelling and instant listening via Spotify. Aldo brought music not as something distant, but as something alive, recognizable and surprisingly topical. With visible enthusiasm, he showed how classical motifs work through in modern pop music and film. Each explanation became immediately palpable as he played or showed excerpts, so that listening suddenly became understanding. His interactive approach - also central to his music guide Classical In Sight - made the evening accessible to both connoisseurs and curious beginners. The audience hung on his every word. There was laughter, recognition and, above all, enjoyment. Aldo knew how to explain complex musical connections clearly and lightheartedly, without ever losing his depth. His passion was contagious: you immediately wanted to continue listening, discovering and re-listening. The enthusiasm among those present was unanimous. This was no ordinary lecture, but an inspiring experience that permanently broadens your view of music. An evening that leaves you wanting more - and that will reverberate for a long time to come.
, Bob
We had the pleasure of attending your first live performance in Haarlem. We had already read and listened to 2 of your books, but the live performance was a revelation. Highly recommended for anyone who loves music and also for anyone who does not like music
, Hans
Attended a very nice master class by Aldo Druyf in Haarlem. Using his book Classical in Pop, he demonstrated the influence of classical music on pop music. He had chosen a number of appealing pop songs from his book as examples. Using sound fragments, but especially through his own good guitar playing, he also let us clearly hear this influence. It was an inspiring and fascinating lecture, in which Aldo also regularly told funny anecdotes and he involved the audience well in his story. In short, a must for anyone who loves music and also wants to broaden his musical knowledge, both in the field of classical and pop music.
, Yvonne
A lecture "Classical in Pop" by Aldo Druyf is informative, inspiring, entertaining and surprising. Aldo has enormous knowledge, makes original connections, shows and hears all kinds of things. Highly recommended.
€ 750,-
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