October - The International Van Wassenaer Competition is the world's leading and oldest competition for early music ensembles. The competition was established in 1986 and has developed into a festival, which also includes concerts and master classes.

Ton Koopman, internationally renowned conductor and musician says: 'The Van Wassenaer Festival, named after a unique, unknown until recently, Dutch Baroque composer, is a special festival. The program is open to everyone. Excellent colleagues will perform here. Go there!'

Date: Friday October 29th - Sunday October 31st 2010
Location: Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam.

http://www.vanwassenaerconcours.nl/