Grachtenfestival in Amsterdam, August 12-21, 2011

Annual Classical Music event featuring performances in extraordinary locations

The Grachtenfestival will be held from August 12-21, 2011, in Amsterdam. This unique classical music festival is held every year across various locations in Amsterdam. The music event features several performances in beautiful locations along the IJ River and Amsterdam Noord in central Amsterdam. In fact, the Grachtenfestival has been named after the canals in the city. During the 10-day festival, exciting concert performances are held at 50 rare locations all along the waterways in this amazing city. The musical performances can be witnessed everywhere – on boats, canal-side buildings, and open-air locations. To relish such an opportunity, book your flight tickets for cheap rates and take cheap flights to Amsterdam to this romantic city of Europe and immerse yourself in the amazing celebration of classical music centering around the gratchen (canals) of Amsterdam. This unique summer festival is one highly anticipated event for the music lovers from world over. Do not miss it.

Discovering the new musical talent from across the Netherlands is the main objective of the Grachtenfestival. Visitors from world over take Amsterdam flights to see the festival and make merry. It’s a great fun for all those participating in the events as they are taken on an informal musical journey of discovery around the breathtaking locations where concerts take place.

This classical music festival began in 1997 and has come to be greatly loved and admired by Amsterdammers. The festival offers several musical shows, such as opera classics, chamber music, and many other kinds of music from across the world. Master classes are also held during the period. The festival is held around a theme every year. This year the theme is ‘Dance’.

On the inaugural day, the festival will be dedicated to ‘Future Sounds – Young Classical on the Water’, where the new talents will be playing in a concert route outdoors. The concluding day of the Grachtenfestival will be devoted to the House, Garden and Roof Terrace series of concerts during which the winners of national and international competitions would be showcased before thousands of participants.

Besides, there’s a kid’s version of the regular festival called the “Junior Grachtenfestival”. This section of the festival highlights performances that are particularly tailored for kids. The performances are held in fun locations, such as Vuutoreneiland, which is the lighthouse island of the region.

By booking your cheap tickets early you’ll be able to make great savings. So, take the earliest flights to Amsterdam if you want to enjoy this ‘City of Romance’ to the fullest as well as savor every moment of this popular festival in Amsterdam.

Don’t forget to miss out on this fascinating event as you’ll get a great chance to see the recitals being performed by renowned soloists, established musicians, ensembles, as well as upcoming new young talents.