Early Friday Morning Prayers
Join us for informal contemplative prayer mornings led by our minister Marius Louw, 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)

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

Playstrings

Directed by: Melinda & James Greenfield

Play Strings Academy is a thriving specialist music school based in Colchester, Essex, UK. The school is run by violinist Melinda Greenfield and her husband, cellist James Greenfield. Nurturing local talent, Play Strings offers classes in musicianship and stringed instruments to students from the very young to post diploma level. In 2024, the students travelled to Belgium to perform at venues in Ghent and Bruges. Their concert at the English Reformed church on 1st November, will include music by Mozart, Dvorak, Elgar and Purcell. 

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.

Liturgy sheet will follow.

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

Courageous Conversation #3

Entering into difficult conversations together is an important part of our Christian journey. We seek to understand our neighbours and to glimpse the face of God in theirs. At the ERC, we hope to create a space that is both safe and honest,  
a place where we can talk openly about issues that shape our lives beyond the church walls.
The session will be held in the ERC. If you want to know more about the Courageous Conversation,
please contact pastor Marius Louw.

Conversation 3 – Monday 3 November
Reading the Bible with Palestinian Christians, pp. 47–143 (96 Pages).

Conversation 4 – Monday 24 November
Letters of Hope, pp. 144-229 (85 Pages).

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

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 Louw, 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)

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

Cooking at the Kloof
With a small group of volunteers we will be cooking lunch for 45-80 homeless people in the city centre of Amsterdam.
Would you like to take part in this creative, culinary experience and get to know, or catch up with, other volunteers?
Please send an e-mail to Andrea Parks for more information.

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.

Liturgy sheet will follow.

Fado and other melancholies

No tempo de Camões - In the time of Camões
  António Carreira (1520-30? – 1587-97?) – Lyric with four glosses

Melancolias - Melancholies
  Carlos Seixas (1704-1742) – Menuet
  João Domingos Bomtempo (1775-1842) – Largo (van Sonata opus 13)
  Luiz de Freitas Branco (1890-1955) – Prelude
  António Pinho Vargas 91951) – Games

Fado’s
  João Gonçalves Simões (1895-1971) – Fado
  Ruy Coelho (1889-1986) – Fado de Lisboa
  João Maria de Abreu Mota (1914-1959) – Black Eyes (Fado)
  Sérgio Azevedo (1968) – Almost a fado… *#

Outras Melancolias - Other Melancholieën
  Sérgio Azevedo
    – Nokturny i Mazurki (selectionss)
    – Stukken voor kerkklokken
    – Album met Leoš Janáček I & II (selections) *
    – Flowing Waters – Music for Amsterdam *#

* World première
# Commissioned by Q.Art Events

This recital takes us through Portuguese keyboard music, which primarily evokes melancholy, a state of mind present not only in much of so-called classical music, but also essential to fado. This is the popular music form that best represents Portuguese culture. Starting with the Renaissance song written by António Carreira (and thus evoking the great figure of the poet Luís Vaz de Camões, whose 500th birthday was celebrated in 2024), we move through the music of Carlos Seixas, Bomtempo, and on to the present day. We hear pieces in which saudade, that typically Portuguese melancholy, the predominant feeling of fado (from "fatum" = fate), is unmistakably present. We would also like to mention the absolute premiere of two pieces by Sérgio Azevedo commissioned by Q.Art Events, one that evokes the idea of a fado (... almost a fado...), and the second that is dedicated to the city of Amsterdam (Flowing Waters – Music for Amsterdam).

Sérgio Azevedo, composer, was born in Coimbra, Portugal, in 1968. He studied with Fernando Lopes-Graça at the Academia de Amadores de Música and with Christopher Bochmann and Constança Capdeville at the Escola Superior de Música de Lisboa (ESML), where he completed his degree in composition with the highest marks. He has won several national and international awards, including the United Nations Prize and the Prémio Autores (Portuguese organization SPA) in 2010. His works are regularly commissioned and performed by prestigious performers and orchestras, and can be heard on more than 50 CDs. He has published three books: “A Invenção dos Sons” [The Invention of Sounds], “Olga Prats – Um Piano Singular”, and “Christopher Bochmann: Sem música a vida seria um erro” [Without Music, Life Would Be a Mistake] and two more are in progress: “Guia dos Jovens para a Composição Musical” [Young People’s Guide to Musical Composition] and “A Música das Imagens” [The Music of Images], about the relationship between music and film. He also writes for “The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians” and since 1993 he has produced hundreds of programmes for the Portuguese Radio – Antena 2. Currently (2023) he is broadcasting “Ao Sabor da Corrente” [According to the Current]. Since 2021, he has been teaching two courses on classical music and film music at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. Sérgio Azevedo holds a doctorate from the University of Minho and has been a lecturer in Composition and Orchestration at ESML since 1993.

More information: Azevedo

TICKETS: 9nov.stager

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)

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

Early Friday Morning Prayers
Join us for informal contemplative prayer mornings led by our minister Marius Louw, 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!

Mit Fried und Freud

Instrumental Works of the German Baroque

Horizon Ensemble

Rachael Beesley, violin

Kate Clark, traverso

Kathryn Cok, harpsichord

Cassandra Luckhardt, viola da gamba

Program: Works by Bach and Telemann

TICKETS: €17,50/€5 students, available at the door.

FRAGMENTS – Echoes of a Father

A musical narrative about memory, loss, and the echo of a voice.

In FRAGMENTS – Echoes of a Father, Olga Vocal Ensemble and poet Maureen Ghazal take the audience on an intimate journey through a man's life—from youthful dreams to old age, marked by war, exile, and the longing for home.

The performance combines polyphonic singing with spoken poetry, connecting memories with the present. The repertoire is rich and international: Russian, Palestinian, Ukrainian, Hebrew, and Hawaiian songs are interspersed with classical works, spirituals, and pop songs. Each song carries a fragment of a larger story.

Through her poetry, Maureen Ghazal brings an empathetic layer to the story, in which the father figure symbolizes many, and the larger story is told about displacement, uprooting, and the search for connection in a world torn apart.

The music resonates in varying configurations throughout the space—sometimes close-up, sometimes from a distance—like echoes from a past that still resonate. Together, the voices tell a story about what we lose, what we carry with us, and what might one day bring us home again.

Olga Vocal Ensemble is known for its expressive, technically refined performances. In FRAGMENTS, the ensemble uses space theatrically: the singers move through and around the audience, literally bringing the music closer. Ghazal's poetry forms the thread that connects the story—a father who symbolizes many.

The performance is directed by Tom Jaspers of Huijkelom | Petronella. During this concert, Maureen will be replaced by Marieke Polderdijk.

More information: https://www.olgavocalensemble.com/

TICKETS: €22,50 / €10,00 reduction

via: https://www.ticketkantoor.nl/shop/olga-amsterdam

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.

Liturgy sheet will follow.

Ana Beatriz Manzanilla - violin

Francisca Fins - violin

Pedro Saglimbeni Muñoz - viola

Fernando Costa - cello

Program:

Fernando Lopes-Graça – Suite Rustica nº 2

  – Melancolico
  – Danzante
  – Scherzoso
  – In modo di Ninna-Nanna
  – Gaio

Heitor Villa-Lobos – Melancolia (uit kwartet nº 1)

Joly Braga-Santos – Kwartet nº 2 in a-klein op. 27

  – Largo-Allegro moderato
  – Adagio molto
  – Largo-Allegro molto vivace

This year, we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the birth of Luís de Camões, the iconic embodiment of Portuguese language and culture. This musical program pays tribute to Camões's legacy through works that, each in its own way, evoke the soul of a people, collective memory, and the universality of human emotion—central themes in the poet's work.

We open with the Suite Rústica No. 2 by Fernando Lopes-Graça, a composer who, like Camões, returned to his traditional roots to distill an artistic identity from them. The five short movements—from the nostalgic Melancólico to the exuberant Gaio—present a soundscape characterized by the expressiveness of traditional folk music, as if each dance and melody evoked the distant echoes of an inner epic poet. Next, Melancolia from Quartet No. 1 by Heitor Villa-Lobos brings us closer to the introspective dimension of Camões' poetry—the fado, lost love, the reflection on time and existence. Although Brazilian, this piece has the same Portuguese-Brazilian spirit that connects Camões to the Atlantic world, where the sense of exile and saudade resonates. The program concludes with Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 27 by Joly Braga Santos. Its powerful and lyrical expression dialogues with Camões' humanist and heroic ideals. The alternation between moments of solemnity, lyricism, and musical bravado evokes passages from the epic poem Os Lusíadas, in which fate, the sea, and the homeland merge into a single voice. Thus, this selection of works is not merely a musical tribute, but a gesture of cultural continuity – paying tribute in sounds to Camões’ enduring heritage.

Camerata Atlântica is a musical project founded by Venezuelan violinist Ana Beatriz Manzanilla, its artistic director. It consists of 11 professional string musicians, but the Camerata is so flexible that it can be expanded to a wider ensemble, depending on the repertoire being performed. Since its first concert in November 2013, Camerata Atlântica has performed at various international festivals. In 2023, it participated in the production of Britten's opera "The Turn of the Screw" at the Belém Cultural Centre in Lisbon. Camerata Atlântica is scheduled to perform in various Spanish cities, including Madrid, Burgos, Cádiz, and Vigo. In May 2016, they were selected by the classical radio station Antena 2 to perform "Fuga para a América Latina" at the conclusion of the European Broadcasting Union's special series entitled "The Influence of Latin America." It was later broadcast in Germany, Bulgaria, Croatia, Spain, Greece, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Romania. In 2021, they released their second CD, Bows Up!, on Naxos. It was dedicated to Portuguese string music from the 20th and 21st centuries. Camerata Atlântica focuses primarily on Portuguese music through performances and recordings of an extensive repertoire of Portuguese composers and major premieres of works, several of which are dedicated to the ensemble.

More information: Camerata Atlantica

TICKETS: 16nov.stager

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 Begijnhofkapel across the entrance of the English Reformed Church.

Early Friday Morning Prayers
Join us for informal contemplative prayer mornings led by our minister Marius Louw, 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)

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

Gelijk Gestemd

De mooiste muziek uit alle tijden door en voor vrouwen

Kom luisteren naar het najaarsconcert van koor Luz op zaterdag 22 november. Dit koor, bestaande uit 16 zangeressen en dirigente Julia Koelmans, werpt nieuw licht op muziek.

Het repertoire van het concert bestaat uit muziekstukken van voornamelijk vrouwelijke componisten.

We zingen stukken van o.a. Sarah Quartel, Fanny Hendel, Eleanor Daley en Amy Beach. 

TICKETS: €12,50 / €5 kind

Betalen aan de deur, via QR code of contant

Het programmaboekje is vanaf 8 November te vinden op www.koorluz.nl

Between Heart and Heaven

In the tranquil winter season, Wereldkoor Haarlem presents beautiful polyphony from various corners of the globe. Wonderful multi-vocal songs that transcend the boundaries of countries, languages, and faiths, seeking light, love, a new horizon, and the longing for peace and connection. A concert where sound and silence converge – between heart and heaven.

In this atmospheric winter concert, the choir sings about the mysteries of nature, the joys and sorrows of human existence, and the hope for a brighter future. Expect warm Corsican ‘cantu’, Georgian sacred and urban songs, crisp Scandinavian melodies, and exuberantly rhythmic South African harmonies.

Wereldkoor Haarlem was founded in 2010 by Hesje Andersson. Over the years, under the inspiring leadership of conductor and world music expert Tatiana Lina, the choir has built an impressive repertoire of authentic traditional songs from around the world, from Lapland to Lesotho, from Mexico to Marseille. The group has traveled to Russia, Georgia, Germany, and France, among other places, to perform, but above all, in search of inspiration and connection.

TICKETS: €17,50 (incl. coffee/tea after the concert)

at the door or via: https://koortickets.nl/ticketshop.php?nl&ids=648 

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.

Liturgy sheet will follow.

Het Plantagekoor o.l.v. Bert ‘t Hart

Magnificat – Johann Sebastian Bach

Te Deum - Felix Mendelssohn

Geistliches Lied - Johannes Brahms

Het Magnificat van Bach is een muzikale interpretatie van de Bijbelse lofzang van Maria volgens het evangelie van Lucas. Dit werk componeerde Bach in 1723 in Leipzig. De Bijbelse tekst vertelt over de van Jezus zwangere Maria die een bezoek brengt aan Elisabeth, die van Johannes de Doper zal bevallen. De diepere laag gaat over de rechtvaardigheid van God, die opkomt voor zijn volk; het einde van het onrecht. Het is een protestzang avant la lettre: God laat heersers in het stof bijten en verheft de eenvoudigen, voedt de hongerigen en stuurt de rijken weg.

Voor de koorleden is het een muzikale droom de solo’s met de hele stemgroep te mogen zingen.

Het Te Deum voor achtstemmig gemengd koor, schreef Mendelssohn in 1826 op 17-jarige leeftijd en is beïnvloed door het gelijknamige stuk van Händel. Het Te Deum (Latijn voor "Wij loven U, O God") is een Bijbelse hymne, gebruikt in de Christelijke liturgie.

Het Geistliches Lied van Brahms werd in 1856 gecomponeerd. Hij schreef het voor zijn beroemde Ave Maria en Psalm 13. Het gereserveerde karakter van het stuk bouwt zich op tot het zwaar emotionele Amen, waarin het zijn ontlading vindt.

Voor meer informatie: https://www.plantagekoor.nl/ info@plantagekoor.nl

TICKETS: €25 / €30 aan de deur

Kaarten vooraf: Plantagekoor

Courageous Conversation #4

Entering into difficult conversations together is an important part of our Christian journey. We seek to understand our neighbours and to glimpse the face of God in theirs. At the ERC, we hope to create a space that is both safe and honest,  
a place where we can talk openly about issues that shape our lives beyond the church walls.
The session will be held in the ERC. If you want to know more about the Courageous Conversation,
please contact pastor Marius Louw.

Conversation 4 – Monday 24 November
Letters of Hope, pp. 144-229 (85 Pages).

Early Friday Morning Prayers
Join us for informal contemplative prayer mornings led by our minister Marius Louw, 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)

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.

Liturgy sheet will follow.

Zomeroctet

Kamerensemble van blazers en strijkers

o.l.v. Frank van den Brink

Ludwig van Beethoven - Septet opus 20 voor blazers en strijkers

Friedrich Witt - Octet voor blazers en strijkers

Frank van den Brink - klarinet

Toon de Zoeten - fagot

Casper Holl - hoorn

Fieke Smitskamp - viool

Suus van den Akker - viool

Sara Klaassen - altviool

Manon Veenendaal - cello

Giselle Alma-Visch - contrabas

TICKETS: €15 Aan de deur contant of met tikkie; vooraf via: KaartenZomeroctet

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

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)

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.

Liturgy sheet will follow.

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

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)

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.

Liturgy sheet will follow.

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)

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.

Liturgy sheet will follow.

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)

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

Christmas Eve service

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

For those wishing to join the service online, you can follow the live stream here.

Liturgy sheet.

Christmas Day Service

Please join us in the church for the Christmas Day service.
For those wishing to join the service online, you can follow the live stream here.
Liturgy sheet.

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)

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.

Liturgy sheet will follow.

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)

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)

TICKETS: €26 advanced sales: tickets - Gala Orchestra

The King’s School Worcester is an English independent school of 900 pupils and was refounded by Henry VIII in 1541. The school is adjacent to Worcester Cathedral where the choir performs regularly. All the Cathedral Choristers are educated at the School.    Music plays an important role in the life of the school with numerous choirs and orchestras and a regular series of solo and ensemble concerts each term. Many former pupils have gone on to have careers as professional performers and conductors. Recent tours have included Venice in 2018 where the choir performed Mass at St Mark’s Basilica, Malta in 2020 where they took part in a live broadcast of Mass on Maltese television, Paris in  2023 where they performed at La Madeleine and St Sulpice and Belgium in 2024 which included a performance at the Menin Gate ceremony in Ypres.

Simon Taranczuk - conductor

Program to include:

Choir : sanctus and Benedictus from The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins

Choir : Duduz umoya wami by Mzwandile Mabuza

Organ solo

Chamber Orchestra (strings) : Symphony by William Boyce

School Orchestra: Slow  movement from New World Symphony – Dvorak.

FREE entry

Founded in 1982 by Dr. Jerome L. Wright, and currently led by Artistic Director Sarra S. Doyle, the Seattle Girls Choir provides a comprehensive choral education with an emphasis on vocal technique, musical literacy, and ensemble performance. We currently serve around 250 choristers from Seattle and the greater King County region. Choristers attend over 90 different schools. We have levels of instruction for choristers in kindergarten through high school, in addition to a training choir for older beginning singers and a contemporary choir for teens.

Each season’s rehearsals run September through June. Instruction includes music theory, sight-singing, ear-training, vocal training, and performance skills. In the summer months, we run day camps (which serve as many choristers’ introduction to SGC), as well as an Overnight Camp for older choristers. Additionally, we have a longstanding tradition of travel, which includes workshops, festivals, conventions, competitions, and domestic and international performance

FREE entry