Eva Vriend – Old Sea, New Land
On the bed of the former Zuiderzee, a new land emerged in the twentieth century: Flevoland, the world’s largest man-made polder. In the concert-lecture *Old Sea, New Land*, this remarkable history comes to life in a unique fusion of literature, history and music.
Writer and historian Eva Vriend, known for her highly acclaimed books and her television series with Huub Stapel on the reclamation of the Zuiderzee and Schokland, takes the audience on a journey through the history of Flevoland’s creation. Through literary readings, historical tales and personal anecdotes, she recounts the stories of the engineers who designed the new land, the pioneers who braved the hardships of the barren plain, and the fishing communities who had to learn to live without the sea.
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On the bed of the former Zuiderzee, a new land emerged in the twentieth century: Flevoland, the world’s largest man-made polder. In the concert-lecture *Old Sea, New Land*, this remarkable history comes to life in a unique fusion of literature, history and music.
Writer and historian Eva Vriend, known for her highly acclaimed books and her television series with Huub Stapel on the reclamation of the Zuiderzee and Schokland, takes the audience on a journey through the history of Flevoland’s creation. Through literary readings, historical tales and personal anecdotes, she recounts the stories of the engineers who designed the new land, the pioneers who braved the hardships of the barren plain, and the fishing communities who had to learn to live without the sea.
Her stories are interspersed and brought to life by soprano Klaartje van Veldhoven and accordionist Renée Bekkers (known, amongst other things, for her work with Toeac). With a carefully curated repertoire of classical and folk songs, they give voice to the emotions, dreams and memories hidden within history. The singing elevates the words, the lyrics enhance the music, and together they create a multi-layered performance in which the past and present converge.
‘Old Sea, New Land’ is an inspiring concert-lecture in which the history of Flevoland is not only recounted, but also brought to life. A unique artistic fusion of historical narrative, literary recitation and live music.
When
- Tuesday 29 September 2026 20:00 - 21:30 Order your tickets
Prices
- Regular Free
- Seniors Free
- Fixed price Free admission for those aged 29 and under
- Cardholders Free Podiumpas or Corrosia theatre pass
- Payment options Debit card , Online