13 Programmes
Tarab Night with Wasim Arslan & Ensemble
Let the warmth, beauty and magic of Arabic Tarab music carry you through the night. Wasim Arslan takes you back to the golden age of music with the immortal songs of Umm Kulthum and the beloved Qudud Halabiyya, with its melodies and poems that have stolen hearts for generations. Expect to dance, clap, and sing, the way Tarab was always meant to be: alive. Following his acclaimed performance at The Voice of Arabia, this concert returns Wasim to what he loves most: a masterful ensemble, a timeless repertoire, and an intimate room of people who came to celebrate. We would love for you to be there!
Colson Whitehead - Writing America
Co-presented with the John Adams Institute Colson Whitehead will discuss his latest novel and reflect on his wider body of work. Tonights conversation will explore how his writing engages with the heart of the American experience, the country’s history and contradictions, and what it means to be a writer in the United States today—250 years after its founding.
Bucket list philosophy: Val Plumwood
Program in Dutch: On Monday, June 8, we will delve deeper into the life and work of Australian philosopher and ecofeminist Val Plumwood.
Debat van de Eeuw
Program in Dutch. Our opinions are drifting further and further apart, and we’re letting algorithms shape them. Social media, controlled by large and powerful tech companies, plays a central role in this. How will we look back on our social media use later in this century? How will it go down in history? We’ll explore these questions during the Debate of the Century. Together with experts Linda Duits and Kelli van der Waals and moderator Max Terpstra, they will ask each other questions about the world in which they will soon be living. Featuring a starring role for debate talents from the Barlaeus Gymnasium and Haarlemmermeer Lyceum Dalton.
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Cuckoo children and dishonest gynecologists
Program in Dutch! In collaboration with NRC, we are organizing a program exploring the moral compass of gynecologists who used their own sperm to conceive babies. What does their decision say about how important we consider the desire to have children? How did we view the role of DNA in the 1980s? What does that say about our current healthcare system, and what role does genetic heritage play in fertility care today?
Michael Pollan: The Inner Republic
Service without God
Four times a year, with the change of seasons, the Rode Hoed hosts a young, quirky service in collaboration with singer and theater maker Ricky Koole. In the hustle and bustle of the city, you will spend an hour and a half reflecting on what matters to you. The sermon this time will be delivered by Youp van 't Hek. The choir led by conductor Maartje Meijer sings pop, soul and traditionals and there is music by top musicians. Sit back and be touched!
