Amsterdam Gala Orchestra

Step into the enchanting world of classical music in one of Amsterdam’s most hidden and historic treasures—the English Reformed Church at the Begijnhof. Nestled in a serene courtyard dating back to the Middle Ages, this venue provides the perfect setting for an evening of musical brilliance.

Enjoy an extraordinary performance by renowned musicians as they bring to life some of the most celebrated works in classical music history. From the moving melodies of Bach and Mozart to the passionate compositions of Vivaldi and Beethoven, each piece is performed with exceptional artistry, creating an unforgettable experience for all music lovers.

Program:

- A. Vivaldi - The Four Seasons (Spring&Summer)

- J. Pachelbel - Canon & Gigue in D major

- W. A. Mozart - Requiem (Lacrimosa)

- J. S. Bach - Air on the G String

- F. Schubert - Ave Maria

- W. A. Mozart - Salzburg Symphony K136 Allegro

- L. van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 (Allegro)

- G. F. Handel - Ombra mai fu from Xerxes

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

Early Friday Morning Prayers
Join us for informal contemplative prayer mornings led by our minister, Marius, every Friday, in the church.
These sessions are open to anyone seeking a quiet environment for prayer and reflection.
We encourage you to come as you are. We look forward to welcoming you!

Amsterdam Gala Orchestra

Step into the enchanting world of classical music in one of Amsterdam’s most hidden and historic treasures—the English Reformed Church at the Begijnhof. Nestled in a serene courtyard dating back to the Middle Ages, this venue provides the perfect setting for an evening of musical brilliance.

Enjoy an extraordinary performance by renowned musicians as they bring to life some of the most celebrated works in classical music history. From the moving melodies of Bach and Mozart to the passionate compositions of Vivaldi and Beethoven, each piece is performed with exceptional artistry, creating an unforgettable experience for all music lovers.

Program:

- A. Vivaldi - The Four Seasons (Spring&Summer)

- J. Pachelbel - Canon & Gigue in D major

- W. A. Mozart - Requiem (Lacrimosa)

- J. S. Bach - Air on the G String

- F. Schubert - Ave Maria

- W. A. Mozart - Salzburg Symphony K136 Allegro

- L. van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 (Allegro)

- G. F. Handel - Ombra mai fu from Xerxes

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

SONGS OF THE EARTH

Songs of the Earth features the choir of Francis Holland School from central London, directed by Elliot Mercer and accompanied by Helen Vickery. The choir comprising 60 girls aged 12 – 15 years is a cherished ensemble within the school, advancing young musicians and bringing joy through singing. Their programme is a reflection on the beauty of the planet and the threat of climate change. It includes music by various British composers including John Rutter.

PROGRAM:

Over Hill, Over Dale – Andrea Ramsey

The Wind That Shakes The Barley – Ken Johnston / Katharine Tynan

Day by Day - Philip Godfrey

For The Beauty of The Earth – John Rutter

Raise a Voice – Toby Young & Jennifer Thorpe

Grow Little Tree – Andrea Ramsey

Cacao – Toby Young & Jennifer Thorpe

One World – Becky Drake

Running a Race – Alan Bullard

Psalm 150 – Bob Chilcott

We Can Plant a Forest – Jim Papoulis

What a Wonderful World - Ken Johnston / Katharine Tynan

Fly – Suzzie Vango

FREE entry.

Please join us in the church for a service of worship by our minister Rev Marius Louw. This service includes a celebration of the Lord’s Supper.

For those wishing to join the service online, the link for the live stream will follow later.

Liturgy sheet will follow as well.

20s & 30s Lunch
Every first Sunday of the month the 20s & 30s group from the church meet at Calf & Bloom for lunch and fellowship after the service (around noon).

Anyone is welcome to join! For questions, get in touch with Elisabeth: elisabeth.ijmker@erc.amsterdam

Vespers remembrance service
The English Reformed Curch will host a Vespers remembrance service in partnership with the Raad van Kerke Amsterdam.
For those wishing to join the service online, you can follow the live stream here.

Coffee Morning
Come and enjoy coffee together. If you are interested to come, please contact Sies Plokker.

You can also send a message to info@erc.amsterdam.

Amsterdam Gala Orchestra

Step into the enchanting world of classical music in one of Amsterdam’s most hidden and historic treasures—the English Reformed Church at the Begijnhof. Nestled in a serene courtyard dating back to the Middle Ages, this venue provides the perfect setting for an evening of musical brilliance.

Enjoy an extraordinary performance by renowned musicians as they bring to life some of the most celebrated works in classical music history. From the moving melodies of Bach and Mozart to the passionate compositions of Vivaldi and Beethoven, each piece is performed with exceptional artistry, creating an unforgettable experience for all music lovers.

Program:

- A. Vivaldi - The Four Seasons (Spring&Summer)

- J. Pachelbel - Canon & Gigue in D major

- W. A. Mozart - Requiem (Lacrimosa)

- J. S. Bach - Air on the G String

- F. Schubert - Ave Maria

- W. A. Mozart - Salzburg Symphony K136 Allegro

- L. van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 (Allegro)

- G. F. Handel - Ombra mai fu from Xerxes

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

Bible Study
All are very welcome to join our ERC Bible study, led by our minister, Rev Marius Louw.
This will be a hybrid meeting; you can join at the Manse or via zoom.
For details please contact Peggy Krol to receive the relevant materials and link to participate.

Early Friday Morning Prayers
Join us for informal contemplative prayer mornings led by our minister, Marius, every Friday, in the church.
These sessions are open to anyone seeking a quiet environment for prayer and reflection.
We encourage you to come as you are. We look forward to welcoming you!

Amsterdam Gala Orchestra

Step into the enchanting world of classical music in one of Amsterdam’s most hidden and historic treasures—the English Reformed Church at the Begijnhof. Nestled in a serene courtyard dating back to the Middle Ages, this venue provides the perfect setting for an evening of musical brilliance.

Enjoy an extraordinary performance by renowned musicians as they bring to life some of the most celebrated works in classical music history. From the moving melodies of Bach and Mozart to the passionate compositions of Vivaldi and Beethoven, each piece is performed with exceptional artistry, creating an unforgettable experience for all music lovers.

Program:

- A. Vivaldi - The Four Seasons (Spring&Summer)

- J. Pachelbel - Canon & Gigue in D major

- W. A. Mozart - Requiem (Lacrimosa)

- J. S. Bach - Air on the G String

- F. Schubert - Ave Maria

- W. A. Mozart - Salzburg Symphony K136 Allegro

- L. van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 (Allegro)

- G. F. Handel - Ombra mai fu from Xerxes

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

John Fisher and Domi Oh formed the Amabile Piano Duo in 2021 with the intent of offering four-hand and duo-piano programs which are both rewarding and entertaining. Since then the APD has played dozens of recitals at churches, cathedrals, colleges, universities, conservatories, museums and fine arts centers from Seattle, San Francisco, Phoenix, Indianapolis, Fort Worth and Washington, D.C. to London, Dublin, Brussels and Mexico City. Their 2025 European schedule has recitals confirmed in Dublin, Amsterdam and Geneva.

Dr. Fisher was professor of piano and music theory for 51 years, most recently for 34 years at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth where he is now professor emeritus. He held music professorships at St Mary’s College, South Bend, Indiana, and at Northern State University, Aberdeen, South Dakota. Retired as of June 2022, he now cultivates national and international appearances by The Amabile Piano Duo.

Dr. Oh is the pianist for the Pasión Trio with Everaldo Martinez, violin, and Natalia Vacarciuc, cello. She is also a piano faculty member at the University of Texas at Dallas, and maintains a private piano studio in her home.

Program:

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) - “Sheep May Safely Graze” from the Hunt Cantata, BWV 208 ,arr. Mary Howe

W. A. Mozart (1756-1791) - Sonata in D Major for Piano Four-Hands, K. 381

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) - The Carnival of the Animals

William Bolcom (b. 1938) - The Serpent’s Kiss from The Garden of Eden

FREE entry. Voluntary collection at the door.

Please join us in the church for a service of worship by our minister Rev Marius Louw.

For those wishing to join the service online, the link for the live stream will follow later.

Liturgy sheet will follow as well.

Women’s Fellowship
Please join us for our Women’s Fellowship. We have a potluck dinner together, a devotional and a time of sharing and prayer.
For details, please contact Peggy Krol.

Amsterdam Gala Orchestra

Step into the enchanting world of classical music in one of Amsterdam’s most hidden and historic treasures—the English Reformed Church at the Begijnhof. Nestled in a serene courtyard dating back to the Middle Ages, this venue provides the perfect setting for an evening of musical brilliance.

Enjoy an extraordinary performance by renowned musicians as they bring to life some of the most celebrated works in classical music history. From the moving melodies of Bach and Mozart to the passionate compositions of Vivaldi and Beethoven, each piece is performed with exceptional artistry, creating an unforgettable experience for all music lovers.

Program:

- A. Vivaldi - The Four Seasons (Spring&Summer)

- J. Pachelbel - Canon & Gigue in D major

- W. A. Mozart - Requiem (Lacrimosa)

- J. S. Bach - Air on the G String

- F. Schubert - Ave Maria

- W. A. Mozart - Salzburg Symphony K136 Allegro

- L. van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 (Allegro)

- G. F. Handel - Ombra mai fu from Xerxes

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

Taizé service
We hold our Taizé service each month together with our friends from the Roman Catholic Chapel. 
The Taizé service is a short meditative service, inspired by and with music from the Taizé community. It will be followed by some time for fellowship and refreshments. 
The service will be held at the Begijnhofkapel, across the ERC entrance.

Join us for an evening celebrating the legacy of Pavel Kushnir. Pavel Kushnir was a pianist and author, and the creative force behind the radio series Mazurkas on Wednesdays. In July 2024, he tragically died in detention, after speaking out against Russia's war in Ukraine. He leaves behind a legacy of courage and resolve, and this scholarship will carry forward his vision by helping aspiring musicians achieve their dreams.

The program features an unusual mixture of Rachmaninoff Preludes and Nirvana, all performed on the piano by four remarkable musicians: Alexey Kurbatov, Maria Nemtsova, Ekaterina Zhemaytis, Yulia Okruashvili.

Their music will be interspersed with fragments from Pavel's book 'Russian cut-up' and his interviews. This eclectic mix reflects Pavel's own tendency to juxtaposition what at first glance might seem incompatible.

This is our second concert series in support of The Pavel Kushnir Scholarship with performances also taking place in London, Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam and Tel Aviv. Established by artists, musicians, and creators, this scholarship aims to support students from Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus in pursuing their musical studies at leading institutions worldwide. All proceeds from this concert will contribute to establishing these scholarships, and additional donations are warmly welcomed.

By attending, you are supporting this mission of resilience and dedication to music. Together, let us ensure that young musicians have opportunities to study and practice their music in freedom.

TICKETS: €15 at the door or via https://hub.localie.co/en/event/kushnir_amsterdam

Early Friday Morning Prayers
Join us for informal contemplative prayer mornings led by our minister, Marius, every Friday, in the church.
These sessions are open to anyone seeking a quiet environment for prayer and reflection.
We encourage you to come as you are. We look forward to welcoming you!

Amsterdam Gala Orchestra

Step into the enchanting world of classical music in one of Amsterdam’s most hidden and historic treasures—the English Reformed Church at the Begijnhof. Nestled in a serene courtyard dating back to the Middle Ages, this venue provides the perfect setting for an evening of musical brilliance.

Enjoy an extraordinary performance by renowned musicians as they bring to life some of the most celebrated works in classical music history. From the moving melodies of Bach and Mozart to the passionate compositions of Vivaldi and Beethoven, each piece is performed with exceptional artistry, creating an unforgettable experience for all music lovers.

Program:

- A. Vivaldi - The Four Seasons (Spring&Summer)

- J. Pachelbel - Canon & Gigue in D major

- W. A. Mozart - Requiem (Lacrimosa)

- J. S. Bach - Air on the G String

- F. Schubert - Ave Maria

- W. A. Mozart - Salzburg Symphony K136 Allegro

- L. van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 (Allegro)

- G. F. Handel - Ombra mai fu from Xerxes

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

20s & 30s Dinner
The 20s30s group decided to meet for a time of fellowship and dinner every two months on the third Friday of the month.
We will also continue with our monthly lunches after the service on the first Sunday of the month.
Anyone is welcome to join! If you’d like to stay updated please send an email to Elisabeth IJmker.

Please join us in the church for a service of worship by our minister Rev Marius Louw.

For those wishing to join the service online, the link for the live stream will follow later.

Liturgy sheet will follow as well.

Amsterdam Gala Orchestra

Step into the enchanting world of classical music in one of Amsterdam’s most hidden and historic treasures—the English Reformed Church at the Begijnhof. Nestled in a serene courtyard dating back to the Middle Ages, this venue provides the perfect setting for an evening of musical brilliance.

Enjoy an extraordinary performance by renowned musicians as they bring to life some of the most celebrated works in classical music history. From the moving melodies of Bach and Mozart to the passionate compositions of Vivaldi and Beethoven, each piece is performed with exceptional artistry, creating an unforgettable experience for all music lovers.

Program:

- A. Vivaldi - The Four Seasons (Spring&Summer)

- J. Pachelbel - Canon & Gigue in D major

- W. A. Mozart - Requiem (Lacrimosa)

- J. S. Bach - Air on the G String

- F. Schubert - Ave Maria

- W. A. Mozart - Salzburg Symphony K136 Allegro

- L. van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 (Allegro)

- G. F. Handel - Ombra mai fu from Xerxes

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

Bible Study
All are very welcome to join our ERC Bible study, led by our minister, Rev Marius Louw.
This will be a hybrid meeting; you can join at the Manse or via zoom.
For details please contact Peggy Krol to receive the relevant materials and link to participate.

Early Friday Morning Prayers
Join us for informal contemplative prayer mornings led by our minister, Marius, every Friday, in the church.
These sessions are open to anyone seeking a quiet environment for prayer and reflection.
We encourage you to come as you are. We look forward to welcoming you!

Amsterdam Gala Orchestra

Step into the enchanting world of classical music in one of Amsterdam’s most hidden and historic treasures—the English Reformed Church at the Begijnhof. Nestled in a serene courtyard dating back to the Middle Ages, this venue provides the perfect setting for an evening of musical brilliance.

Enjoy an extraordinary performance by renowned musicians as they bring to life some of the most celebrated works in classical music history. From the moving melodies of Bach and Mozart to the passionate compositions of Vivaldi and Beethoven, each piece is performed with exceptional artistry, creating an unforgettable experience for all music lovers.

Program:

- A. Vivaldi - The Four Seasons (Spring&Summer)

- J. Pachelbel - Canon & Gigue in D major

- W. A. Mozart - Requiem (Lacrimosa)

- J. S. Bach - Air on the G String

- F. Schubert - Ave Maria

- W. A. Mozart - Salzburg Symphony K136 Allegro

- L. van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 (Allegro)

- G. F. Handel - Ombra mai fu from Xerxes

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

Please join us in the church for a service of worship by our minister Rev Marius Louw.

For those wishing to join the service online, the link for the live stream will follow later.

Liturgy sheet will follow as well.

Women’s Fellowship
Please join us for our Women’s Fellowship. We have a potluck dinner together, a devotional and a time of sharing and prayer.
For details, please contact Peggy Krol.

Amsterdam Gala Orchestra

Step into the enchanting world of classical music in one of Amsterdam’s most hidden and historic treasures—the English Reformed Church at the Begijnhof. Nestled in a serene courtyard dating back to the Middle Ages, this venue provides the perfect setting for an evening of musical brilliance.

Enjoy an extraordinary performance by renowned musicians as they bring to life some of the most celebrated works in classical music history. From the moving melodies of Bach and Mozart to the passionate compositions of Vivaldi and Beethoven, each piece is performed with exceptional artistry, creating an unforgettable experience for all music lovers.

Program:

- A. Vivaldi - The Four Seasons (Spring&Summer)

- J. Pachelbel - Canon & Gigue in D major

- W. A. Mozart - Requiem (Lacrimosa)

- J. S. Bach - Air on the G String

- F. Schubert - Ave Maria

- W. A. Mozart - Salzburg Symphony K136 Allegro

- L. van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 (Allegro)

- G. F. Handel - Ombra mai fu from Xerxes

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

Early Friday Morning Prayers
Join us for informal contemplative prayer mornings led by our minister, Marius, every Friday, in the church.
These sessions are open to anyone seeking a quiet environment for prayer and reflection.
We encourage you to come as you are. We look forward to welcoming you!

Amsterdam Gala Orchestra

Step into the enchanting world of classical music in one of Amsterdam’s most hidden and historic treasures—the English Reformed Church at the Begijnhof. Nestled in a serene courtyard dating back to the Middle Ages, this venue provides the perfect setting for an evening of musical brilliance.

Enjoy an extraordinary performance by renowned musicians as they bring to life some of the most celebrated works in classical music history. From the moving melodies of Bach and Mozart to the passionate compositions of Vivaldi and Beethoven, each piece is performed with exceptional artistry, creating an unforgettable experience for all music lovers.

Program:

- A. Vivaldi - The Four Seasons (Spring&Summer)

- J. Pachelbel - Canon & Gigue in D major

- W. A. Mozart - Requiem (Lacrimosa)

- J. S. Bach - Air on the G String

- F. Schubert - Ave Maria

- W. A. Mozart - Salzburg Symphony K136 Allegro

- L. van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 (Allegro)

- G. F. Handel - Ombra mai fu from Xerxes

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

Please join us in the church for a service of worship by our minister Rev Marius Louw. This service includes a celebration of the Lord’s Supper.

For those wishing to join the service online, the link for the live stream will follow later.

Liturgy sheet will follow as well.

20s & 30s Lunch
Every first Sunday of the month the 20s & 30s group from the church meet at Calf & Bloom for lunch and fellowship after the service (around noon).

Anyone is welcome to join! For questions, get in touch with Elisabeth: elisabeth.ijmker@erc.amsterdam

Bible Study
All are very welcome to join our ERC Bible study, led by our minister, Rev Marius Louw.
This will be a hybrid meeting; you can join at the Manse or via zoom.
For details please contact Peggy Krol to receive the relevant materials and link to participate.

Harp Duo Merel & Mirjam

Together Merel Naomi and Mirjam Rietberg put their harps in the spotlight - because what could be more beautiful than a harp? Exactly: two harps! You’ll discover the versatility of the harp as they share with you the wide variety of soft, powerful, joyful, and raw sounds the harp can produce.

Merel and Mirjam are two creative, classical harpists who love to improvise, challenge each other musically, and use the harp in suprising ways.

Their program includes their own arrangements for two harps of film music and Irish music, as well as the passionate South American music of Piazzolla, and two sonatas by the 17th-century composer Scarlatti. And you’ll be enchanted as they play on two small harps while walking through the audience!

Come on June 4th and delight in these enchanting, mystical, exciting, and captivating sounds!

TICKETS: €15 - pre-sale / €20 - at the door pre-sale: https://www.ticketkantoor.nl/shop/begijnhof

More information: www.merelnaomi.nl or www.mirjamharp.com

Amsterdam Gala Orchestra

Step into the enchanting world of classical music in one of Amsterdam’s most hidden and historic treasures—the English Reformed Church at the Begijnhof. Nestled in a serene courtyard dating back to the Middle Ages, this venue provides the perfect setting for an evening of musical brilliance.

Enjoy an extraordinary performance by renowned musicians as they bring to life some of the most celebrated works in classical music history. From the moving melodies of Bach and Mozart to the passionate compositions of Vivaldi and Beethoven, each piece is performed with exceptional artistry, creating an unforgettable experience for all music lovers.

Program:

- A. Vivaldi - The Four Seasons (Spring&Summer)

- J. Pachelbel - Canon & Gigue in D major

- W. A. Mozart - Requiem (Lacrimosa)

- J. S. Bach - Air on the G String

- F. Schubert - Ave Maria

- W. A. Mozart - Salzburg Symphony K136 Allegro

- L. van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 (Allegro)

- G. F. Handel - Ombra mai fu from Xerxes

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

Amsterdam Gala Orchestra

Step into the enchanting world of classical music in one of Amsterdam’s most hidden and historic treasures—the English Reformed Church at the Begijnhof. Nestled in a serene courtyard dating back to the Middle Ages, this venue provides the perfect setting for an evening of musical brilliance.

Enjoy an extraordinary performance by renowned musicians as they bring to life some of the most celebrated works in classical music history. From the moving melodies of Bach and Mozart to the passionate compositions of Vivaldi and Beethoven, each piece is performed with exceptional artistry, creating an unforgettable experience for all music lovers.

Program:

- A. Vivaldi - The Four Seasons (Spring&Summer)

- J. Pachelbel - Canon & Gigue in D major

- W. A. Mozart - Requiem (Lacrimosa)

- J. S. Bach - Air on the G String

- F. Schubert - Ave Maria

- W. A. Mozart - Salzburg Symphony K136 Allegro

- L. van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 (Allegro)

- G. F. Handel - Ombra mai fu from Xerxes

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

Please join us in the church for a service of worship by our minister Rev Marius Louw.

For those wishing to join the service online, the link for the live stream will follow later.

Liturgy sheet will follow as well.

Born into a family of musicians, Anastasia Fioravanti (2001) began studying piano at the age of three, and enrolled at the Fermo Conservatory when she was seven years old where she studied under the guidance of Daniela Cantarini. Shortly after enrolling she entered the international competition scene, and following her results has been holding concerts in Italy and internationally ever since, both in recital form and in collaboration with orchestras, chamber musicians and vocalists. She currently studies at the "Incontri col Maestro" Piano Academy in Imola, under the guidance of Igor Roma and Andrè Gallo.

PROGRAM:
- Dmitri Shostakovic; 24 Preludes, Op. 34
- Francis Poulenc; 8 Nocturnes, FP 56
- Gabriel Fauré; 3 Nocturnes, Op. 33

Fioravanti presents music illustrating that the nocturnal can take on a broad spectrum of forms: memory, solitude, longing and on occasion, a playful escape.
Poulenc's 8 Nocturnes present unconventional depictions of the night, being not dreamy serenades but fleeting vignettes, each with its own mood: at times ironic, at times tender, always unpredictable. His harmonies and his melodies, sometimes fragmented or suspended in time, seem to ask: is night a refuge or a deception?
Fauré's Nocturnes, by contrast, might be more alike to confessions. Restlessness makes place for inconfinability; a space where harmonies expand, dissolve but do not seek resolution.
Shostakovich's Preludes are miniatures providing rapidly changing moods; this night ends in flashes that never fully give themselves away.

Women’s Fellowship
Please join us for our Women’s Fellowship. We have a potluck dinner together, a devotional and a time of sharing and prayer.
For details, please contact Peggy Krol.

Amsterdam Gala Orchestra

Step into the enchanting world of classical music in one of Amsterdam’s most hidden and historic treasures—the English Reformed Church at the Begijnhof. Nestled in a serene courtyard dating back to the Middle Ages, this venue provides the perfect setting for an evening of musical brilliance.

Enjoy an extraordinary performance by renowned musicians as they bring to life some of the most celebrated works in classical music history. From the moving melodies of Bach and Mozart to the passionate compositions of Vivaldi and Beethoven, each piece is performed with exceptional artistry, creating an unforgettable experience for all music lovers.

Program:

- A. Vivaldi - The Four Seasons (Spring&Summer)

- J. Pachelbel - Canon & Gigue in D major

- W. A. Mozart - Requiem (Lacrimosa)

- J. S. Bach - Air on the G String

- F. Schubert - Ave Maria

- W. A. Mozart - Salzburg Symphony K136 Allegro

- L. van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 (Allegro)

- G. F. Handel - Ombra mai fu from Xerxes

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

Amsterdam Gala Orchestra

Step into the enchanting world of classical music in one of Amsterdam’s most hidden and historic treasures—the English Reformed Church at the Begijnhof. Nestled in a serene courtyard dating back to the Middle Ages, this venue provides the perfect setting for an evening of musical brilliance.

Enjoy an extraordinary performance by renowned musicians as they bring to life some of the most celebrated works in classical music history. From the moving melodies of Bach and Mozart to the passionate compositions of Vivaldi and Beethoven, each piece is performed with exceptional artistry, creating an unforgettable experience for all music lovers.

Program:

- A. Vivaldi - The Four Seasons (Spring&Summer)

- J. Pachelbel - Canon & Gigue in D major

- W. A. Mozart - Requiem (Lacrimosa)

- J. S. Bach - Air on the G String

- F. Schubert - Ave Maria

- W. A. Mozart - Salzburg Symphony K136 Allegro

- L. van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 (Allegro)

- G. F. Handel - Ombra mai fu from Xerxes

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

Please join us in the church for a service of worship by our minister Rev Marius Louw.

For those wishing to join the service online, the link for the live stream will follow later.

Liturgy sheet will follow as well.

Juliana's Feast – A medieval music festival created by women

Juliana’s Feast tells the story of Juliana de Cornillon (ca. 1192-1258), who invented the Corpus Christi Feast (Corpus Christi Day), a summer feast, one of the largest city festivals with lots of music in the late Middle Ages.

One evening, the young Juliana saw that there was a bite out of the full moon. A vision told her that the incomplete full moon referred to the liturgical year that lacked a feast. Juliana realized that there was no feast to celebrate the holy sacrament together with the people. It became her life’s goal to initiate this sacrament feast. With the help of her friend Eva van Luik (ca.1210- after 1264), the Corpus Christi feast was officially introduced in 1264.

Juliana left behind a complete set of songs for the Office of Corpus Christi Day, but Thomas Aquinas made an Office for this new feast as well, and his Office is used today. However, Juliana's songs have been preserved in a manuscript that is now in the KB, the National Library in The Hague.

Juliana's Feast presents Juliana's monophonic songs from the thirteenth century, surrounded by fifteenth-century Corpus Christi polyphony and instrumental arrangements.

Music: from Juliana's Officie (Manuscript The Hague 70 E 4); polyphony by Johannes Brassart (1400-55), Guillaume Dufay (1397-1474), Hermann Edlerawer (active ca. 1439-44) and instrumental arrangements.

AVENTURE: Christopher Kale, Joana Guiné, Irene Sorozábal – voice; Marco Magalhães, Fumitaka Saito, Ita Hijmans – recorders

TICKETS: (including drink & introduction) €27,50 /€ 10 ( <30 / stadspas/ CJP) Reservations and advanced sale: Aventure - Juliana’s Feast

Info: www.aventure-ensemble.nl

Since its establishment in 1851, Notre Dame High School in downtown San Jose, California has stood as the premier school for young women of the Silicon Valley. Whether for the 1850s or the fast-paced 21st century, our mission does not change: we ensure our students are prepared with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate and excel in their rapidly evolving environment.

Notre Dame San Jose's choral music program offers a place for all students, regardless of experience, to grow their vocal and performance skills. under the direction of Ms. Tina Paulson, the choirs explore music from a variety of time periods and places, in many different languages, and in diverse musical styles. Students study ear training, music reading, voice technique, and performance skills, while building a tight-knit community and friendships that last a lifetime. NDSJ choirs tour both domestically and internationally, bringing the joy, confidence, and power of treble music to their audiences wherever they go!

FREE entry.

Bible Study
All are very welcome to join our ERC Bible study, led by our minister, Rev Marius Louw.
This will be a hybrid meeting; you can join at the Manse or via zoom.
For details please contact Peggy Krol to receive the relevant materials and link to participate.

Taizé service
We hold our Taizé service each month together with our friends from the Roman Catholic Chapel. 
The Taizé service is a short meditative service, inspired by and with music from the Taizé community. It will be followed by some time for fellowship and refreshments. 
The service will be held at the English Reformed Church.

Amsterdam Gala Orchestra

Step into the enchanting world of classical music in one of Amsterdam’s most hidden and historic treasures—the English Reformed Church at the Begijnhof. Nestled in a serene courtyard dating back to the Middle Ages, this venue provides the perfect setting for an evening of musical brilliance.

Enjoy an extraordinary performance by renowned musicians as they bring to life some of the most celebrated works in classical music history. From the moving melodies of Bach and Mozart to the passionate compositions of Vivaldi and Beethoven, each piece is performed with exceptional artistry, creating an unforgettable experience for all music lovers.

Program:

- A. Vivaldi - The Four Seasons (Spring&Summer)

- J. Pachelbel - Canon & Gigue in D major

- W. A. Mozart - Requiem (Lacrimosa)

- J. S. Bach - Air on the G String

- F. Schubert - Ave Maria

- W. A. Mozart - Salzburg Symphony K136 Allegro

- L. van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 (Allegro)

- G. F. Handel - Ombra mai fu from Xerxes

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

Amsterdam Gala Orchestra

Step into the enchanting world of classical music in one of Amsterdam’s most hidden and historic treasures—the English Reformed Church at the Begijnhof. Nestled in a serene courtyard dating back to the Middle Ages, this venue provides the perfect setting for an evening of musical brilliance.

Enjoy an extraordinary performance by renowned musicians as they bring to life some of the most celebrated works in classical music history. From the moving melodies of Bach and Mozart to the passionate compositions of Vivaldi and Beethoven, each piece is performed with exceptional artistry, creating an unforgettable experience for all music lovers.

Program:

- A. Vivaldi - The Four Seasons (Spring&Summer)

- J. Pachelbel - Canon & Gigue in D major

- W. A. Mozart - Requiem (Lacrimosa)

- J. S. Bach - Air on the G String

- F. Schubert - Ave Maria

- W. A. Mozart - Salzburg Symphony K136 Allegro

- L. van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 (Allegro)

- G. F. Handel - Ombra mai fu from Xerxes

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

Please join us in the church for a service of worship by our minister Rev Marius Louw.

For those wishing to join the service online, the link for the live stream will follow later.

Liturgy sheet will follow as well.

Amsterdam Gala Orchestra

Step into the enchanting world of classical music in one of Amsterdam’s most hidden and historic treasures—the English Reformed Church at the Begijnhof. Nestled in a serene courtyard dating back to the Middle Ages, this venue provides the perfect setting for an evening of musical brilliance.

Enjoy an extraordinary performance by renowned musicians as they bring to life some of the most celebrated works in classical music history. From the moving melodies of Bach and Mozart to the passionate compositions of Vivaldi and Beethoven, each piece is performed with exceptional artistry, creating an unforgettable experience for all music lovers.

Program:

- A. Vivaldi - The Four Seasons (Spring&Summer)

- J. Pachelbel - Canon & Gigue in D major

- W. A. Mozart - Requiem (Lacrimosa)

- J. S. Bach - Air on the G String

- F. Schubert - Ave Maria

- W. A. Mozart - Salzburg Symphony K136 Allegro

- L. van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 (Allegro)

- G. F. Handel - Ombra mai fu from Xerxes

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

Women’s Fellowship
Please join us for our Women’s Fellowship. We have a potluck dinner together, a devotional and a time of sharing and prayer.
For details, please contact Peggy Krol.

Amsterdam Gala Orchestra

Step into the enchanting world of classical music in one of Amsterdam’s most hidden and historic treasures—the English Reformed Church at the Begijnhof. Nestled in a serene courtyard dating back to the Middle Ages, this venue provides the perfect setting for an evening of musical brilliance.

Enjoy an extraordinary performance by renowned musicians as they bring to life some of the most celebrated works in classical music history. From the moving melodies of Bach and Mozart to the passionate compositions of Vivaldi and Beethoven, each piece is performed with exceptional artistry, creating an unforgettable experience for all music lovers.

Program:

- A. Vivaldi - The Four Seasons (Spring&Summer)

- J. Pachelbel - Canon & Gigue in D major

- W. A. Mozart - Requiem (Lacrimosa)

- J. S. Bach - Air on the G String

- F. Schubert - Ave Maria

- W. A. Mozart - Salzburg Symphony K136 Allegro

- L. van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 (Allegro)

- G. F. Handel - Ombra mai fu from Xerxes

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

“Armenian Songs of Longing, Desire, and Hope”

Ilda Simonian, Armenian singer with a story, and Jeroen Sarphati (piano)

Whether you are searching for your roots, cherishing old memories, or simply looking to be moved — Ilda’s music invites you on an inward journey. Her performances feel like a warm family gathering: a place where stories, tears, and smiles come together.

Let yourself be carried away by the soul of Armenia and rediscover what you thought you had lost — but what has always lived within you.
An enchanting evening full of melancholy, strength, and beauty. Traditional and contemporary Armenian music merge in an intimate and moving performance.
Songs of longing for the lost homeland, the yearning for connection, and the hope that has kept generations alive.

TICKETS: €25 via: https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/tickets-armeense-liederen-van-heimwee-verlangen-en-hoop-1274770676409

Please join us in the church for a service of worship by our minister Rev Marius Louw.

For those wishing to join the service online, the link for the live stream will follow later.

Liturgy sheet will follow as well.

ABBOTS HILL SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR

Abbot’s Hill School is an independent school for girls situated near to Hemel Hempstead in England. The Chamber Choir has been in existence since 1999 and comprised of 50 or so girls aged 12 to 16. It is the only auditioned choir of the six groups in the school and places are fiercely contested. Singing is a very popular activity and the girls welcome any opportunity to perform.

During its short history the choir visited The Netherlands in 2001, took part in the International Choral Festival in Jersey in 2005 and 2007 and reached the finals of the World Choir Games in Graz, Austria, in 2009, Belgium in 2014, The Netherlands in 2016 and back in Belgium in 2018. It consistently secures a place at the National Finals on the Festival of Music for Youth of Great Britain and performs regularly both at school and prestigious music venues around the country.

The choir is directed by Keith Harrison; the school’s Director of Music and is accompanied by Jeremy Cooke. It has a varied repertoire which includes sacred and secular music; the choir is equally at home performing items from the Musical Theatre and Popular Music genres as well as music appropriate for more formal occasions such as leading worship.

Program:

The Lord is My Shepherd – Howard Goodhall

The Lily and The Rose – Bob Chilott

Love Devine – Howard Goodhall

Son Of A Preacher Man – John Hurley & Ronnie Wilkins

The Lord Bless You and Keep You – Rutter

You Raise Me Up - Brenda Graham Rolf Lovland

Puttin’ On the Ritz– Irving Berlin, arr. Kirby Shaw

Popular – Stephen Schwartz

True Colours – Eva Cassidy

Love Can Build a Bridge – Judd

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Bible Study
All are very welcome to join our ERC Bible study, led by our minister, Rev Marius Louw.
This will be a hybrid meeting; you can join at the Manse or via zoom.
For details please contact Peggy Krol to receive the relevant materials and link to participate.

20s & 30s Lunch
Every first Sunday of the month the 20s & 30s group from the church meet at Calf & Bloom for lunch and fellowship after the service (around noon).

Anyone is welcome to join! For questions, get in touch with Elisabeth: elisabeth.ijmker@erc.amsterdam

Women’s Fellowship
Please join us for our Women’s Fellowship. We have a potluck dinner together, a devotional and a time of sharing and prayer.
For details, please contact Peggy Krol.

20s & 30s Lunch
Every first Sunday of the month the 20s & 30s group from the church meet at Calf & Bloom for lunch and fellowship after the service (around noon).

Anyone is welcome to join! For questions, get in touch with Elisabeth: elisabeth.ijmker@erc.amsterdam

20s & 30s Lunch
Every first Sunday of the month the 20s & 30s group from the church meet at Calf & Bloom for lunch and fellowship after the service (around noon).

Anyone is welcome to join! For questions, get in touch with Elisabeth: elisabeth.ijmker@erc.amsterdam

Worship Service joined by ministers and clerks of the International Presbytery.

20s & 30s Lunch
Every first Sunday of the month the 20s & 30s group from the church meet at Calf & Bloom for lunch and fellowship after the service (around noon).

Anyone is welcome to join! For questions, get in touch with Elisabeth: elisabeth.ijmker@erc.amsterdam

Blazersensemble Zomeroctet

o.l.v. Frank van den Brink

Speelt Beethoven - septet

Friedrich Witt - octet

20s & 30s Lunch
Every first Sunday of the month the 20s & 30s group from the church meet at Calf & Bloom for lunch and fellowship after the service (around noon).

Anyone is welcome to join! For questions, get in touch with Elisabeth: elisabeth.ijmker@erc.amsterdam

Please join us in church for the Christmas Eve service. We will start at 22:00 with carol singing.