“Applause!” Songs to Listen to from Then and Now

1 (solo) performer

Indoor and outdoor

Singer (male)

1 hour

3 x 4 m²

DE, ES, FR, IT, NL, EN

For lovers of beautiful Dutch songs and lyrics that actually mean something.
A varied musical performance featuring wonderful Dutch ballads, humor, and occasionally a touch of sentimentality.
From Toon Hermans and Wim Sonneveld to Frans Halsema, Robert Long, Jaap Fischer, Boudewijn de Groot, and Don Quishocking. Dutch gems to listen to, smile at, and sometimes just let silence wash over you.

An intimate musical performance full of humor, emotion, and surprising lyrics.
Hans de Liedjeszanger performs the most beautiful Dutch ballads about love, sorrow, and lighthearted nonsense.
From a smile to a single tear: an hour of enjoyment with songs that have something to say.

Love, Sorrow, and Lighthearted Nonsense!
For lovers of the Dutch language, beautiful lyrics, and songs.
A surprising program of well-known and lesser-known Dutch songs meant to be savored.
Songs to really listen to—sometimes with a smile, sometimes with a memory, and sometimes with lyrics that make you pause for a moment.

Hans delightfully performs timeless songs by Don Quishocking, Jaap Fischer, Boudewijn de Groot, Wim Sonneveld, Frans Halsema, Gerard Cox, Robert Long, Jules de Corte, Herman van Veen, Ivo de Wijs, Purper, and Toon Hermans—and…? Who knows!

With a lively presentation and an eye for the power of song, Hans brings this program full of humor, emotion, recognition, and nostalgia.
A varied performance in which laughter, tears, and smiles effortlessly alternate.

*Applaus!* is above all a cozy, intimate, and personal musical experience.

The program is perfectly suited for a small gathering of fans of nostalgic Dutch ballads during a living room concert, cultural event, birthday party, music café, musical theater performance, senior citizens’ afternoon, or other festive occasion.

Why book Hans the Singer?
Singer, musician, and entertainer
Over 40 years of stage experience
Knows how to connect with his audience
Singer and entertainer
Excels in humor, storytelling, and music

Performance duration: up to 1 hour; other durations by arrangement.

Rate depends on performance duration, target audience, location, any parking fees, and travel time,
Song requests available upon request.
Travel expenses: €0.30 per km.

Who is Hans?
Hans de Liedjeszanger is a singer-guitarist and musical storyteller.
With over 40 years of stage experience, he performs nostalgic music in a warm, personal atmosphere.
His performances are small-scale, intimate, stylish, and tailored to the audience.

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