October 1st to 4th, 2026

GLASRIJK's Musical Program in 2025

Amidst all the glass art spectacle, music activities will take place on Saturday and Sunday at four different locations in Tubbergen.

Sylver & Ry

This musical duo plays acoustic covers in the genres of folk, country, pop, blues, Americana, ballads, and rock.
The repertoire includes calm and upbeat songs, which provides a nice variety. The covers are by artists such as Anouk, Ilse de Lange, Robert Johnson, Eric Clapton, Rory Block, Lady Gaga, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin, Etta James, Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, CCR, Carole King, Ry Cooder, Eva Cassidy, Leonard Cohen, Elvis Presley, Rolling Stones, Eagles, Abba, James Taylor, Neil Young, and Bonnie Raitt, among others.

The duo Sylver & Ry regularly performs in theaters, music cafés, and at (garden) parties, art markets, terraces, business and cultural events, and also at care institutions.
In the Christmas period, the repertoire also includes well-known Christmas carols and Dutch Christmas songs, with which full Christmas shows are also held.

Sylver and Ry know each other from an earlier band of years ago. In 2024, they met again, and it was not in vain. This led to a spontaneous, enthusiastic musical collaboration. Sylver provides the vocals, and Ry accompanies on western and resonator guitar, blues harp, and vocals.Admission is free.

Everyone is welcome at the Kerkenweide stage from 2:00 PM.

Saint Pancras Basilica Choir

An evening full of atmosphere and music

On Saturday, October 4, music will once again fill the beautiful St. Pancratius Basilica in Tubbergen. An evening full of magic, in a church that is itself a work of art—with its stunning stained-glass windows by the famous Nicolas family.
The GLASRIJK Concert is the tradition you won’t want to miss.

The program

  • St. Pancratius Basilica Choir (founded in 1915, approx. 40 members) – known for its rich tradition and Gregorian chants.
  • Denekamp Men's Choir (48 members) – a diverse repertoire, ranging from classical to lighthearted.
  • Both choirs are conducted by Jeroen Hulshof, with piano accompaniment by Nadine Eman.
  • Soloist: Karin Hertsenberg – soprano, known for her work with Una Voce Particolare, who brings opera, musicals, and film music to life.

The theme this year is ‘Faith, hope, and peace. Expect a surprising and varied program, with works such as:

  • We adore you, Christ (Dubois), The dawn Splendor, Gabriella's Song (As it is in Heaven), Peace (Dengler), Hail, true body (Karl Jenkins)

Practical:

  • DateSaturday, October 4, LocationSt. Pancras Basilica, Tubbergen
  • Church opens: 7:00 p.m. – Start time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Admission ticket: €12.50 in advance / €15.00 at the church

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Culina Quartet

Four enthusiastic singers who have been singing together in a chamber choir for years!
Astrid Koopman sings soprano, Kristin Nijhuis sings alto, Jef Horsthuis sings tenor, and Dirk Slot sings bass. A few years ago, they started singing a cappella songs, after all four had sung solo during a concert with their chamber choir.
From the moment they sing together as a quartet, they practice at one of their homes, and that is always in the kitchen. That gave them the name: “Culina Quartet.”

They mainly sing songs from the 19th century.e are composed. Mostly German-language songs composed by Felix Mendelssohn en Johannes Brahms with texts from great poets such as Wolfgang von Goethe,  Josef von Eichendorff en Heinrich Heine.
In addition, they bring  a number of English-language songs, also largely from the 19eYeesh, with an occasional comical note.

We wish the audience a pleasant afternoon in the Pancratius Basilica, with the stained-glass windows of the Nicolas stained-glass dynasty in the background.

Admission is free. Everyone is welcome in the Pancratius Basilica at 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM.

Culina Quartet
Heleen & Frank

Heleen & Frank

Heleen & Frank form a unique vocal duo that will captivate audiences with timeless evergreens during Glasrijk 2025. Frank accompanies with his guitar playing and harmonica, while Heleen delivers a warm and clear sound with her voice alone.

Together, they manage to create a harmony that is both understated and captivating.
Her performance is beautifully coordinated, musically refined, and absolutely worth pausing to appreciate and enjoy.

Admission is free. Everyone is welcome on the front and back courtyards of the Eeshof from 2:00 PM.

Remembering and Celebrating: 80 Years of Liberation
Concert Dr. Schaepmanharmony Tubbergen

On Sunday, October 5th, the Dr. Schaepmanharmonic from Tubbergen will give a special concert at ’t Oale Roadhoes. Both the A-orchestra, led by Stefan Blaak, and the A-percussion group, led by Jaap Hazewinkel, will perform that afternoon. The concert begins at 2:00 PM and is entirely dedicated to 80 years of liberation and the value of freedom.

The musicians will take the audience on a journey through a program filled with music that recalls the war years, but also resonates with the meaning of freedom in our current times. It promises to be a diverse and impressive afternoon, where harmony and percussion reinforce each other.
The concert coincides with Glasrijk Tubbergen, making it easy to combine both events for an inspiring and cultural Sunday afternoon.

Admission is free. Everyone is welcome at ’t Oale Roadhoes at 2:00 PM.