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“Telling a story, showing the audience orchestral colours only witnessable live and in that very moment, as well as going to the limits of transporting the composer’s message – these are my goals whilst conducting.”

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10 December 2025

Exceptional reviews for Puccini debut in Bologna

From 23 to 30 November, Martijn led the six performances of La Bohème in the award-winning production by Graham Vick at the Teatro Comunale Bologna. His Puccini debut received overwhelming reviews from the international opera press. The production starred Stefan Pop, Karen Gardaazabal, Vittorio Prato and Giuliana Gianfaldoni singing the main roles.

3 June 2025

Martijn concludes Da Ponte trilogy in Bologna

From May 25th to June 1st, Martijn conducted five performances of Così fan tutte at the Teatro Comunale Bologna, concluding the Mozart–Da Ponte trilogy he began in 2023. Presented at the Comunale Nouveau, the production, staged by Alessandro Talevi, was met with public and critical acclaim. The press unanimously praised his conducting for its elegance, clarity, and stylistic finesse.

20 April 2025

Flemish Culture Prize for Martijn

On May 22nd, Martijn will receive the “Ultima Muziek”, one of the Flemish Culture Prizes, which are awarded yearly to the most commendable artists of the region.

9 April 2025

Martijn’s debut in Taiwan

Martijn will conduct the opening concert of the Weiwuying International Arts Festival, jumping in for an indisposed Constantin Trinks. He will conduct the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra at Weiwuying in Kaohsiung.

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Martijn Dendievel is brand partner of Woolwind, a German start-up from Zirndorf that produces clothing for musicians and conductors made in Europe.