José van Dam in “Don Quichotte” - His farewell to the stage

Overview

ARTE pays tribute to bass-baritone José van Dam, who passed away on February 17, 2026, and who will remain one of Belgium's most iconic voices. In May 2010, the “maestro” bid farewell to the stage at the Théâtre de la Monnaie in Brussels, in one of his favorite roles, Jules Massenet's “Don Quichotte.” A moment out of time.

Cast

Marc Minkowski

José van Dam

Silvia Tro Santafé

Werner Van Mechelen

Orchestre symphonique de La Monnaie