de Hemel Van

Oscar of Heaven. Who doesn't know him? Van Hemel (1892-1981) was one of the most played Dutch composers between 1940 and 1960, but was subsequently forgotten.

In this movie we meet Maria Rossi, who runs a wonderful Italian restaurant together with her loving husband. When live takes an unexpected turn, she wishes to bring her family back together for once. This isn't that easy because of old fights and discussions, relationship troubles and the anniversary of the restaurant… 'De Zevende Hemel' is a musical tribute to love and family by director Job Gosschalk. With Dutch songs by De Dijk, Nick & Simon, Boudewijn de Groot, Trijntje Oosterhuis, BLØF, Marco Borsato and Doe Maar. This phenomenal star cast contains Huub Stapel, Henriëtte Tol, Thomas Acda, Tjitske Reidinga, Halina Reijn, Ruben van der Meer, Jan Kooijman and Noortje Herlaar.

The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra performs Het pand der goden, a music drama by the Surinamese composer Johannes Nicolaas Helstone (1853-1927).