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Concerts

This page will be updated on a regular basis. Be sure to check back every once in a while.

  • Concerts/performances for which I've been hired as a composer are indicated with [COMPOSER] in front of them. All upcoming concerts are also listed on the front page.


  • Concerts/performances for which I've been hired as a cellist are indicated with [CELLIST] in front of them. I will not list these concerts on the index page until further notice. (None of my compositions were/are involved.)


  • Concerts/performances of the band 'Septæder' (Septaeder) are indicated with [SEPTÆDER] in front of them. All upcoming concerts are also listed on the front page. See "Projects" for more info.


  • Concerts/performances for which I've been hired as an arranger are indicated with [ARR.] in front of them. These performances will be listed on the front page.


    • Upcoming concerts/performances

    None, for now.

    Past concerts/performances

  • [CELLIST] August 21, 2010: WSKOV (Orchestra) performed Max Bruch's Concerto for Clarinet, Viola and Orchestra at the Street Theatre Festival during the Annual Introduction Days. Location: 'Markt' in Wageningen (The Netherlands).

  • [COMPOSER] August 13, 2010: Charles Belfor performed "Wedding Processional", his own composition for cello solo, during a wedding ceremony. Location: City Hall of Leiden (The Netherlands).

  • [CELLIST] July 2, 2010: Orchestra recorded Jeffrey van Rossum's music for movie trailers. Location: 'Bernard Haitinkzaal' at the Conservatory of Amsterdam (The Netherlands).

  • [SEPTÆDER] June 6, 2010: Septæder performed during "Grunn Pop"; a 2-day local music festival. Location: 'Stadspark' in Groningen (The Netherlands). Time: 7.30-8.10 PM (1930 hrs-2010 hrs).

  • [ARR.] May 20, 2010: Mary Jane performed during the try-out of "Stukafest". Cello parts composed and performed by Charles Belfor. Location: Groningen (The Netherlands). Time: Between 9.30 and 11 PM (2130 hours and 2300 hours).

  • [ARR.] May 7, 2010: Mary Jane performed during "OOG Forum"; a radio discussion programme. Cello parts composed and performed by Charles Belfor. Location: 'Leescafé Belcampo' in Groningen (The Netherlands). Time: Between 5 and 6 PM (1700 hours and 1800 hours).

  • [SEPTÆDER] April 26, 2010: Septæder performed their repertoire during a private party. Location: 'Het Pakhuis' in Groningen (The Netherlands).

  • [ARR.] April 15, 2010: Mary Jane (band) performed 2 songs during the final round of "Nootuitgang", a local singer/songwriter contest. Cello part composed and performed by Charles Belfor. Location: 'In-theater' (USVA) in Groningen (The Netherlands). >>Won 3rd prize.<<

  • [ARR.] April 9, 2010: Pop Ensemble recorded an arrangement of Anna Ternheim's "A French Love". Cello and violin part composed by Charles Belfor, guitar part arranged by Eric Leenes. Location: Groningen (The Netherlands).

  • [CELLIST] March 18, 2010: Musica Silvestra Orchestra & SHOT Concert band performed Antonín Dvořák's "Symphony no. 8 in G major". Location: Vrijhof Cultuurcentrum at the University of Twente in Enschede (The Netherlands).Time: Started at 2000 hours.

  • [SEPTÆDER] February 12, 2010: Septæder performed during the opening of Sjimmie Veenhuis' art exhibition. Location: 'Stichting WEP' in Groningen (The Netherlands). Time: Between 8 and 9 PM (2000 hours and 2100 hrs).

  • [SEPTÆDER] January 23, 2010: Septæder performed during the opening of the Infomusic store in Groningen. Location: 'Infomusic' in Groningen (The Netherlands). Time: Between 2 and 4 PM (1400 hrs and 1600 hrs).

  • [SEPTÆDER] January 7, 2010: Septæder performed during the release party of Ortega (Dutch metal band). Location: 'Simplon Poppodium' in Groningen (The Netherlands). Time: Between 9 PM and 1 AM (2100 hrs and 0100 hrs).

  • [SEPTÆDER] October 15, 2009: Septæder performed "Excircle", "Crescent", "Henagon", "Cyclide of Dupin" et al. during "Perron Simplon". Location: 'Simplon Poppodium' in Groningen (The Netherlands). Time: Between 9 PM and 1 AM (2100 hrs and 0100 hrs).

  • [SEPTÆDER] September 12, 2009: Septæder performed "Excircle", "Crescent", "Henagon", "Cyclide of Dupin" et al. Location: 'Populierenlaan' (Selwerd) in Groningen (The Netherlands). Time: 8.30 PM-9.30 PM (2030 hrs-2130 hrs).

  • [CELLIST] July 12, 14 & 17, 2009: Collegium Musicum Carolinum performed P.I. Tchaikovsky's "Symphony no. 5 in E minor" and Sir Edward W. Elgar's "Cello Concerto in E minor". Locations: Enese, 'Zsinagoga' in Györ and 'Budai Vigadó' in Budapest (Hungary).

  • [CELLIST] June 30, 2009: Collegium Musicum Carolinum performed P.I. Tchaikovsky's "Symphony no. 5 in E minor" and Sir Edward W. Elgar's "Cello Concerto in E minor". Location: 'De Vereeniging' in Nijmegen (The Netherlands).

  • [SEPTÆDER] June 26, 2009: Septæder performed "Excircle", "Crescent", "Cyclide of Dupin" et al. Location: 'O'Ceallaigh' (Irish Pub) in Groningen (The Netherlands).

  • [SEPTÆDER] May 24, 2009: Septæder recorded a live demo. Location: Groningen (The Netherlands).

  • [CELLIST] March 27, 28 & 29, 2009: Pro Burletta et al. performed Franz Lehár's "Der Graf von Luxemburg" (Dutch version). Location: "'t Kielzog" in Hoogezand (The Netherlands).

  • [SEPTÆDER] February 22, 2009: Septæder performed "Excircle", "Crescent" and "Cyclide of Dupin" at the 'Rode Oortjes Festival'. Location: 'Platformtheater' in Groningen (The Netherlands).

  • [COMPOSER] January 25, 2009: Impromptu concert. Short pieces for cello solo and improvisations. Location: A train, somewhere between Meppel and Groningen (The Netherlands). Time: 2 AM (0200 hours).

  • [CELLIST] January 24, 2009: Musica Silvestra Orchestra et al. performed W.A. Mozart's "Requiem" & Vincenzo Bellini's "Concerto in E flat major for oboe and strings". Location: 'Petrus Canisiusparochie' in Nijmegen (The Netherlands).

  • [CELLIST] December 13, 2008: Musica Silvestra Orchestra et al. performed W.A. Mozart's "Requiem". Location: Vrijhof Cultuurcentrum at the University of Twente in Enschede (The Netherlands).

  • [CELLIST] November 7, 8 & 15, 2008: Muziektheater de Kanaalstreek et al. performed W.A. Mozart's "Die Zauberflöte" (Dutch version). Locations: Geert Teis Theatre in Stadskanaal & 'De Kimme' in Zuidlaren (The Netherlands).

  • [COMPOSER] September 6, 2008: Piano trio performed "The Passage of Time" et al. at a recital/ceremony.
    Marie-Astrid Hoogerwerf [violin], Daniel Melton [cello] and Laurens Leujes [piano].
    Location: The Rijnlands Lyceum in Oegstgeest (The Netherlands).

  • [CELLIST] November 9 & 10, 2007: Stadskanaalster Operette Vereniging et al. performed Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Oklahoma" (Dutch Version). Location: Geert Teis Theatre in Stadskanaal (The Netherlands)

  • [CELLIST] November 3, 2007: Hired for private recital. Location: Oegstgeest (The Netherlands)

  • [CELLIST] July 9, 11, 13, 2007: G.S.M.G. Bragi performed Alexander Comitas' "Der Förderverein" et al. at the International Festival of European Youth Orchestras. Locations: Arezzo, Firenze and Montecatini (Italy).

  • [CELLIST] May 26, 2007: G.S.M.G. Bragi performed Alexander Comitas' "Der Förderverein" et al. at the Dutch Student Music Festival. Location: The 'Oosterpoort' in Groningen (The Netherlands).

  • [COMPOSER] April 2, 2007: G.S.M.G. Bragi performed Charles Belfor's "Ouverture Royale" (try-out). Conducted by Charles Belfor. Location: 'Oosterkerk' in Groningen (The Netherlands).

  • [CELLIST] March 21, 2007: G.S.M.G. Bragi performed P.I. Tchaikovsky's "Symphony no.4 in F Minor" & Felix Mendelssohn's "Die Hebriden oder Die Fingalshöhle". Location: 'Bosrand' in Assen (The Netherlands).

  • [COMPOSER] January 15, 2007: G.S.M.G. Bragi performed Charles Belfor's "Ouverture Royale" (try-out). Conducted by Charles Belfor. Location: 'De Citadel' (theatre) in Groningen (The Netherlands).

  • [CELLIST] December 6 & 8, 2006: G.S.M.G. Bragi performed P.I. Tchaikovsky's "Symphony no.4 in F Minor" & W.A. Mozart's "Vesperae Solenelles de Confessore, KV 339". Locations: 'Dorpskerk' in Zuidlaren & 'St. Jozefkerk' in Groningen (The Netherlands).

  • [CELLIST] September 3, 2006: G.S.M.G. Bragi performed Sir Edward W. Elgar's "Variations on an Original Theme for orchestra, Op. 36 ("Enigma")" & Paul Dukas' "L'apprenti sorcier" during the 5th Oldambtster Muziekfestival (Oldambt Music Festival). Location: 'Herenboerderij' in Bellingwolde (The Netherlands).

  • [COMPOSER] June 18, 2006: Art project "Vertrek" (= Room/Departure) by Aafke Weller, Josine Zuidema et al. Background music performed by Charles Belfor [cello]. Compositions varying from Fauré to Belfor originals and improvisations. Location: Moesstraat 98, Groningen (The Netherlands).

  • [CELLIST] June 16, 2006: G.S.M.G. Bragi performed Sir Edward W. Elgar's "Variations on an Original Theme for orchestra, Op. 36 ("Enigma")" & John Rutter's "Magnificat". Location: 'St. Jozefkerk' in Groningen (The Netherlands).

  • [CELLIST] March 16, 2006: G.S.M.G. Bragi performed G.F. Haendel's "Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened", Hendrik Andriessen's "Due Madriagli" & Johannes Brahms' "Double Concerto in A minor". Soloists: Daniëlle Buizer [cello] & Veselina Manikova [violin]. Location: 'Lutherse Kerk' in Groningen (The Netherlands).

  • [CELLIST] December 2 & 8, 2005: G.S.M.G. Bragi performed P.I. Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake", Paul Dukas' "L'apprenti sorcier" and Antonín Dvorák's "Mass in D Major". Locations: 'Hervormde Kerk' in Zuidlaren & 'St. Jozefkerk' in Groningen (The Netherlands).

  • [CELLIST] April 2-6, 2005: The Rijnlands Lyceum Ensemble performed "Saturday Night Fever". Location: The Rijnlands Lyceum in Oegstgeest (The Netherlands).

  • [COMPOSER] February 25, 2005: Untitled composition for acoustic guitar and violoncello, co-composed by Daphina Misiedjan. Performed by Daphina Misiedjan [guitar] and Charles Belfor [cello]. Location: Bonaventura College, Leiden (The Netherlands).

  • [CELLIST] December 16, 2004: Charles Belfor performed a sonata by Willem de Fesch & the "Prelude" and "Sicilienne" from François Couperin's "Pièces en concert". Location: The Rijnlands Lyceum in Oegstgeest (The Netherlands).

  • [COMPOSER] April 17-21, 2004: The Rijnlands Lyceum Ensemble performed Sophocles' "Antigone". Music composed by Gerwin van der Werf, Guus van Beelen, Alexander Tichler and Charles Belfor (Antigone's Last Monologue). Location: The Rijnlands Lyceum in Oegstgeest (The Netherlands).

  • [ARR.] July/August, 2003: Impromptu concerts in Suriname. Arrangements of Surinamese songs (by various composers) for 2 cellos or cello & church organ. Locations: Hotel Torarica, Noorderstadskerk & Thalia Theatre in Paramaribo (Republic of Suriname).

  • [CELLIST] April 12-16, 2003: The Rijnlands Lyceum Ensemble performed Rado & Ragni's "Hair, The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical". Music composed by Galt MacDermot. Location: The Rijnlands Lyceum in Oegstgeest (The Netherlands).

  • [CELLIST] March 23-27, 2002: The Rijnlands Lyceum Ensemble performed William Shakespeare's "Macbeth". Location: The Rijnlands Lyceum in Oegstgeest (The Netherlands).

  • [CELLIST] April 7-11, 2001: The Rijnlands Lyceum Ensemble performed Arthur Laurents' "West Side Story". Music composed by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics written by Stephen Sondheim. Location: The Rijnlands Lyceum in Oegstgeest (The Netherlands).

  • [CELLIST] April 30, 2000: Gemeentelijke Muziekschool Katwijk Ensemble performed several light orchestral works for H.M. Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands on Queensday (Koninginnedag). Location: Katwijk aan Zee (The Netherlands).

  • [CELLIST] April 15-19, 2000: The Rijnlands Lyceum Ensemble performed Sophocles' "Oedipus". Music composed by Gerwin van der Werf & Ruth van der Putte. Location: The Rijnlands Lyceum in Oegstgeest (The Netherlands).

  • [CELLIST] June 30, 1998: Charles Belfor performed Franz Schubert's "Berceuse" (arr. for 2 harps & 1 cello) along with Suzanne Aandewiel & Jaap Klok. Also performed "Danza" from the Chilesotti manuscript (arr. for 3 cellos) along with Hans Bravenboer & Anneleen de Vreugd. Location: 'Muziekschool' in Katwijk aan Zee (The Netherlands).



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    Updated: August 22, 2010