The Köln Concert - 50 years later

Exactly fifty years after the legendary recording of "The Köln Concert" by Keith Jarrett, Ralph van Raat performs this jazz classic at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven. Since the age of fourteen, Ralph van Raat has been fascinated, particularly by 20th and 21st-century classical music. Through solo recitals, lecture-recitals, piano concert performances with orchestras, and CD releases, he aims to showcase the immense beauty of contemporary music to his audience. With over fifty global piano concert performances, including collaborations with renowned orchestras such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, and the BBC Symphony Orchestra, along with recording more than 30 CDs, he has gained significant recognition. As a multiple award winner in both national and international competitions and scholarships, numerous composers have created works specifically for Van Raat. 

Ralph van Raat is known for his excellent piano playing and deep musical expression. Since he was fourteen, Van Raat has had a special interest in classical music from the 20th and 21st centuries. Through solo recitals, lecture-recitals, performances of piano concertos with orchestras, and the release of CDs, he aims to allow his audience to enjoy the immense beauty of contemporary music. Performing worldwide, he has gained significant recognition, particularly through collaborations with renowned orchestras such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. As a pianist comfortable with both classical masterpieces and contemporary compositions, he is the ideal artist to pay tribute to Jarrett's masterpiece. Van Raat's ability to transform each piece into a personal story makes this evening a must-see for both jazz and classical music enthusiasts.