Sound & Silence – Paradiso, Amsterdam, 1 Feb. 2026
Chris Hinze & Ton Akkermans

Featuring: Claron McFadden (vocals, USA), Sandhya Sanjana (vocals, India), John Engels (drums, NL)

Paradiso, Amsterdam
1 February 2026 | 8:15 PM

Chris Hinze – flute
Ton Akkermans – singing bowls, gongs & bells

Sound & Silence is a one-time, unique concert bringing together five outstanding musicians from different musical cultures and continents. On 1 February 2026 they meet on stage at Paradiso, Amsterdam for an evening of improvised music, sound, silence and imagery.

The concert explores the intensity of sound and the deep, meditative power of ancient Tibetan singing bowls. Silence becomes an active element, connecting flute, voice as an instrument, drums and percussion. The music is accompanied by evocative video images filmed by Chris Hinze during his travels around the world.

Sound & Silence is an immersive, cross-cultural experience that moves between meditation and musical adventure.
A rare encounter and a true artistic challenge at the highest level.

Concert duration: approx. 75–90 minutes (no intermission)

Tickets available via: Paradiso

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Chris Hinze
Chris Hinze is an internationally acclaimed flutist, composer and producer, and the most awarded musician in the Netherlands. He has released over 80 albums and worked with leading artists in jazz, world music and improvisation. A passionate traveler, Hinze records sound and images across the globe, from Tibet to Africa and South America. His collaborations include projects with the Gyuto Monks of Tibet, following a personal meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Ton Akkermans
Ton Akkermans is a renowned specialist in singing bowls, gongs and bells. He performs on large plate gongs, sound tubes, bells and metal sound bars — all handmade by himself. His meditative concerts and workshops are presented worldwide and are known for their depth and sonic richness.

Claron McFadden
American soprano Claron McFadden is one of the leading voices in contemporary music, equally at home in baroque repertoire and experimental projects. She performs worldwide at major opera houses and festivals and is celebrated for her interdisciplinary collaborations. McFadden was nominated for a Grammy Award, received the Amsterdam Art Prize, delivered a TEDx Talk, and was knighted in the Order of Orange-Nassau in 2020.

John Engels
Dutch jazz legend John Engels has been an active force in jazz for over five decades. Known for his swing and bebop roots as well as his openness to free improvisation, he has played with icons such as Stan Getz, Ben Webster and Chet Baker. In 2025 he received the Lifetime Achievement Edison Jazz Award.

Sandhya Sanjana
Sandhya Sanjana is a vocalist from Mumbai, India, and a pioneer in blending Indian classical singing with contemporary Western music. She has recorded more than 30 albums and performed internationally. Her collaborations include work with Alice Coltrane and the band Madras Special. She has toured extensively with the Chris Hinze Combination.