Thomas Dulfer: Palpitations (Schaapskooi Agteveld)

Palpitations II – A Concert You Can FeelWhat if your heartbeat became part of the music? In Palpitations (meaning "heart palpitations"), the line between audience and stage blurs—between concert and theatre, between hearing and experiencing. Bassoon virtuoso Thomas Dulfer—who performs with many orchestras across the country, including the Maestro Orchestra—invites you into a captivating performance where music and heartbeats merge into an unforgettable experience.

Following the success of the first edition, Palpitations II takes the concept to a new level, dissolving the boundaries between genres.

At the heart of the program is the bassoon—an instrument familiar from the symphony orchestra, yet one that continually surprises when heard as a solo voice. In this performance, the audience experiences the bassoon both solo and as part of a one-of-a-kind bassoon ensemble. You’ll hear pieces that come, quite literally, straight from the heart, as Thomas performs live in sync with his own heartbeat. Alongside this,…