Bas Kwakman Presents Willem Spark, Phantom Composer

Name: Bas Kwakman Presents Willem Spark, Phantom Composer
Start: 2026-10-30T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-30T20:30:00+01:00
Location: Boekhandel Donner

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 · 19:00 — 20:30

Boekhandel Donner, Rotterdam

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Bas Kwakman presents his historical novel "Willem Spark, Phantom Composer", based on true events and moving between historical fact and fiction. Writer and poet Kees 't Hart conducts a conversation with the author. Kwakman will sign copies of his book afterwards.

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About the venue: Boekhandel Donner

Boekhandel Donner is one of the largest and oldest bookshops in the Netherlands, located on the Coolsingel in Rotterdam. Spread across several floors, it stocks a wide range of books, music and gifts. The shop also hosts readings, book signings and other literary events throughout the year.

📍Coolsingel 129 · · 🧭Get directions↗

About: Bas Kwakman

Bas Kwakman is a Dutch writer and poet, best known as the long-time director of Poetry International in Rotterdam. He started out as a poet and later moved into prose. His historical novel *Willem Spark, fantoomcomponist* weaves between fact and fiction around an enigmatic composer.

About: Kees 't Hart

Kees 't Hart is a Dutch writer and poet who made his debut in the 1980s. He has since published novels, short stories and poetry, and is known for his playful use of language and a fondness for the absurd.