Gitaristenpodium Zwolle
The Dutch Guitar Foundation aims to promote the classical guitar throughout the Netherlands, our slogan is ‘Spread Some Guitar Love’ for a reason! For this reason, we are proud to give the concert series in Zwolle a third season! Once again this year, up-and-coming talents on the guitar will be heard in this beautiful city. Last season, we heard the acclaimed guitarist Francisco Luís, and the wonderful guitar duos Duo Denicija and the Fosshaug Prentner duo.
This year, three new guitar concerts will take place where the young talents of the classical guitar world will take the audience by storm with enchantment. We will begin the concert series with a concert by our very own dutch talent Rick Doornbos, followed by the rising stars Samrat Majumber and Mark Leighton known among other things from their spectacular participation in the Groningen guitar competition. Once again, all concerts in this series will take place at the Theodora Chapel in Zwolle.
Buy your tickets soon and look forward to a great season of exciting guitar music in the heart of Zwolle!
Current Season
Gitaristenpodium Zwolle - Rick Doornbos
November 24, 2024
Rick Doornbos (b. 1996), a guitarist and composer from the Netherlands, has been passionate about creating music since starting guitar at age 9. Preferring his own compositions over traditional lessons, he studied Classical Music, Music Teaching, and completed a Master's at the Prince Claus Conservatoire in Groningen. Studying under notable teachers like Sabrina Vlaskalic and taking master classes with Leo Brouwer and others, Rick focuses on creative interpretations and telling his own musical story through performances and compositions.
Gitaristenpodium Zwolle - Samrat Majumber
March 16, 2025
Samrat Majumder, a Scottish-Indian classical guitarist, is currently pursuing his Konzertexamen in Düsseldorf after completing his MMus and BMus with top honors. He has achieved significant recognition by winning numerous first and second prizes in prestigious international guitar competitions across Europe. Majumder's musical education includes studies with renowned professors at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and the Royal Conservatoire in the Hague. Beyond performing, he co-founded the Classical Guitar Reach Foundation of India, dedicated to promoting classical guitar education. He also serves as an ambassador for the guitar and harp department at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Gitaristenpodium Zwolle - Mark Leighton
June 27, 2025
Mark Leighton, a UK-based guitarist and composer, creates innovative interpretations of guitar repertoire with original compositions. He is an award-winning musician and has secured first prizes at the Groningen Guitar Festival and Vilnius Scarlatti Award, along with notable placements in Antwerpen Gitaarfestival. Winner of the European Guitar Award 2024's Sponsorship and D'addario prizes, Mark studied under Craig Ogden at RNCM and is currently pursuing a masters at Anton Bruckner Privatuniversität with Campbell Diamond.
Previous seasons
Gitaristenpodium Zwolle - Andreas Fosshaug & Dylan Prentner
September 27, 2024
Gitaristenpodium Zwolle - Duo Denicija
April 5, 2024
Gitaristenpodium Zwolle - Francisco Luís
January 26, 2024
Gitaristenpodium Zwolle - Kristina Vårlid
April 14, 2023
Gitaristenpodium Zwolle - Vojin Kocic
February 3, 2023
Gitaristenpodium Zwolle- Jack Hancher
October 28, 2022