Ten years after he graduated (cum laude) from the conservatory in Tilburg - and several musical theater pieces later - Mats is now in theaters with a contemporary ode to his musical hero. The Bacharach Songbook is an intimate theater concert, in which not only the worldwide hits but also the unknown gems of Bacharach pass by. Together with The Burt Trio, consisting of three jazz musicians, Mats gives his own interpretation of the rich oeuvre. And he uses personal anecdotes to take you into the story behind the songs. Enjoy this young tribute to an old master. Sing along and sing along!
About Mats Lodenstijn
Mats is a Dutch singer and playwright who has breathed music since childhood. He graduated cum laude from the conservatory in Tilburg, majoring in musical theater. His final exam was nominated for the Entrance Prize. Mats is a regular performer in Boys Won't Be Boys (winner Culture Award 2024), in which, according to the newspaper Trouw, he “touches the heart.” Within MAST Makers, Mats develops his own plays, including Divas on Stable, which enjoyed national success and also appeared as a podcast. Mats starred in the musical HAIR in Germany, was lead singer of soul band Sticks 'n Stones and completed a master's degree in philosophy. He also worked as a soloist on various concerts and music projects. With his broad background and love for versatile music, Mats proves that his career continues to evolve at the intersection of theater and music.
