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Musica Temprana (photo Foppe Schut)
Festivals and specials 25-26

Christmas 2025

Grand, exuberant or intimate / Dec 2025

There are many ways to experience Christmas. From the grandeur of Bach’s masterpieces performed by the Netherlands Bach Society and Vox Luminis, to the exuberant French and South American music by Música Temprana, or intimate renditions of beautiful Christmas carols by RIAS Kammerchor and Partes. Asko|Schönberg offers ‘shelter’ in the dark days before Christmas, while Nieuw Vocaal Ensemble’s Christmas Play makes for joyful family time.

Events in this theme

  • Ceremony of Carols

    RIAS Kammerchor
    Tue 9 Dec 2025 20:15

    Surprising Christmas music from the 20th century
    Britten, Poulenc, Dove, Howells

    Grote Zaal
    From Tue 25 Mar 2025 12:00

  • A Ukrainian Christmas

    Partes Ensemble
    Sat 13 Dec 2025 20:15

    An enchanting winter landscape
    DIletsky, Rachinsky, Berezovs’ky e.a.

    Grote Zaal
    From Tue 25 Mar 2025 12:00

  • Hohe Messe

    Nederlandse Bachvereniging
    Wed 17 Dec 2025 19:30

    Bachs muzikale testament
    JS Bach

    Grote Zaal
    From Tue 25 Mar 2025 12:00

  • Shelter

    Asko|Schönberg
    Thu 18 Dec 2025 20:15

    What is shelter in uncertain times?
    Gordon, Lang, Wolfe

    Grote Zaal
    From Tue 25 Mar 2025 12:00

  • Partes Ensemble presents Ukrainian Baroque masterpieces from the 17th and 18th centuries, when Kyiv and Lviv were crossroads of musical traditions. Music theoretician and composer Mykola Dyletsky brought Italian influences to the east, while the prodigy Maksym Berezovsky propelled the choral concerto to new heights. A magical winter wonderland unfolds in powerful twelve-part chants and intense four-part miniatures. Partes from Ukraine is a male choir that breathes new life into traditional and spiritual music. Their repertoire includes centuries-old liturgical works and folk songs, performed with passion and masterful skill. Partes brings to life not just music, but the very soul of Ukraine.

    Música Temprana + National Mixed Youth Choir
    Fri 19 Dec 2025 20:15

    Charpentier’s Messe de Minuit and music from South America
    Charpentier

    Grote Zaal
    From Tue 25 Mar 2025 12:00

  • Bach's Magnificat

    Vox Luminis
    Sat 20 Dec 2025 20:15

    Vox Luminis sings a special Christmas version of Bach’s Magnificat
    Bach

    Grote Zaal
    From Tue 25 Mar 2025 12:00

  • Nativity Play

    Nieuw Vocaal Amsterdam + Holland Baroque
    Tue 23 Dec 2025 15:00

    Heart-warming and theatrical

    Grote Zaal
    From Tue 25 Mar 2025 12:00

  • Nativity Play

    Nieuw Vocaal Amsterdam + Holland Baroque
    Tue 23 Dec 2025 19:30

    Heart-warming and theatrical

    Grote Zaal
    From Tue 25 Mar 2025 12:00

  • Nativity Play

    Nieuw Vocaal Amsterdam + Holland Baroque
    Wed 24 Dec 2025 10:30

    Heart-warming and theatrical

    Grote Zaal
    From Tue 25 Mar 2025 12:00

  • Nativity Play

    Nieuw Vocaal Amsterdam + Holland Baroque
    Wed 24 Dec 2025 13:30

    Heart-warming and theatrical

    Grote Zaal
    From Tue 25 Mar 2025 12:00