A Touch of Paris: Sounds of French Romance

A Touch of Paris: Sounds of French Romance

Performed by pianist Martin Oei

Let pianist Martin Oei transport you to the poetic world of French piano music — a world of elegance, longing, and atmosphere. In A Touch of Paris, Oei brings together intimate works full of color, charm, and unmistakable French flair.

✨ A Romantic Evening in Sound

With his refined touch and deep sensitivity, Oei captures the subtle magic of composers who shaped the Parisian soundscape — from delicate impressionism to sweeping romanticism. Expect music that shimmers, sighs, and stirs the soul.

An evening of:

🎹 Dreamy textures and flowing melodies

🌸 Elegance, nostalgia, and quiet passion

🌙 A piano recital full of French charm and depth

🎼 On the Programme

Piano works by Debussy and Ravel

🎟️ One Night Only

This poetic performance is part of the Fabrieklassiek concert series. With limited seating, early booking is recommended.

👉 Reserve your ticket and indulge in an evening of French musical romance.

19 June 2026

Artist: Martin Oei

The Drilschuur in Schiedam originally served as a drill hall for the Schutterij, a militia that was part of the armed forces until its dissolution in 1906. Afterward, the militia's fanfare was preserved as a municipal music corps, ensuring the continuation of traditional Sunday concerts in the Plantage. During the occupation, the building was sold and repurposed for industrial use, serving companies like Bols, de Koning, and later Dirkzwager. The spacious hall, with its large sliding door, natural light, mezzanine, and remaining basins, was used for the large-scale production of spirits, including gin and vodka, as well as for storing grain and molasses alcohol in a bunker-like building at the rear.

In later years, the Drilschuur became a rehearsal space for the fanfare and has since evolved into a versatile venue. Currently, it houses food truck builders and serves as a space for concerts and other occasional cultural activities, blending its industrial past with creative and community uses.