Mats Lodenstijn & The Burt Trio

Ten years after he (cum laude) graduated from the conservatory in Tilburg - and various music theater pieces further - Mats is now in the theaters with a contemporary ode to his musical hero. The Bacharach Songbook is an intimate theater concert, in which not only the global 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 to the rich oeuvre. And he takes you on the basis of personal anecdotes in the story behind the songs. Enjoy this young tribute to an old master. Meedeining and singing is allowed!

about Mats Lodenstijn
Mats is a Dutch singer and theater maker who has been breathing music from an early age. He graduated Cum Laude from the Conservatory in Tilburg, towards Music Theater. His final exam was nominated for the entrance fee. Mats is a regular player at Boys won Be Boys (winner Culture Award 2024), in which he, according to the newspaper Trouw, "hits the heart."Mats played a leading role in the musical Hair in Germany, was the lead singer of soul band Sticks ’n Stones and completed a Master of Philosophy. He also participated as a soloist on various concerts and music projects. With its broad background and love for versatile music, Mats proves that his career continues to develop at the intersection of theater and music.

Love for Bacharach
As a teenager, Mats became fascinated by the music of Burt Bacharach. During his studies at the Conservatory in Tilburg, Bacharach remained an important source of inspiration, although he did not venture his work until that time. He thought he wasn't ready yet. Now he is. According to him, Bacharach's oeuvre offers a rich musical palette. After Bacharach's death, Mats successfully brought this repertoire to various stages and in January 2025 he released his debut EP here I am, filled with his favorite Bacharach Songs. He chose to mention them alone with keys, so that the songs could be reduced to their essence.

Mats: "My parents had an LP that was close to you from The Carpenters. So I think the love for Bacharach has already started. A house is also not a home I have turned gray. Bacharachs repertoire is laminated and very interesting. Jazz, soul, classic and rock influences you all hear in it, unique melodies and rhythm changes. The songs he wrote with Elvis Costello are also among my favorites. This music deserves to continue to be played and that never bores! "