Voces Suaves (foto Markus Räber)

Choirs

Exceptional sound of choral works in the Grote Zaal

Choral music sounds magnificent in the Grote Zaal of the Muziekgebouw. Two German ensembles, the RIAS Kammerchor with a contemporary programme, the SWR Vokalensemble with late romanticism by Richard Strauss and Mahler. French is Les Cris de Paris, Swiss Voces Suaves, British The Tallis Scholars. The phenomenal Latvian Radio Choir is invited back after just one year. Music from medieval Hildegard von Bingen to Arvo Pärt. 

Events in this theme

  • Martin's Mass

    Netherlands Chamber Choir
    Fri 29 Nov 2024 20:15

    One of the most beautiful choral works
    Martin, Poulenc

    Grote Zaal
  • Gregorian Tradition

    The Tallis Scholars
    Sat 11 Jan 2025 20:15

    The simplicity and eloquence of a thousand years of Gregorian chant
    Von Bingen, Obrecht, Pärt, Franco, Lassus, Victoria

    Grote Zaal
  • Fin de siècle

    SWR Vokalensemble
    Thu 27 Feb 2025 20:15

    A late romanticism homage to arranger Clytus Gottwald
    Wolf, Schreker, R. Strauss, Mahler, Borowski

    Grote Zaal
  • Pärt & Bach

    Cappella Amsterdam
    Wed 5 Mar 2025 20:15

    Deeply religious masterpieces by two great composers
    Bach, Pärt

    Grote Zaal
  • Passion for Venice

    Les Cris de Paris
    Sat 22 Mar 2025 20:15

    Balanced sounds full of splendour and melancholy
    Monteverdi, Merula, Legrenzi, Lotti, Marini, Cavalli, Caldara, Marini

    Grote Zaal
  • Miserere

    Latvian Radio Choir
    Sun 30 Mar 2025 20:15

    Renowned choir with four modern ‘classics’
    Mendelssohn, Penderecki, Pärt, Schnittke, MacMillan

    Grote Zaal
  • Molitva, prayer for peace

    RIAS Kammerchor
    Sun 18 May 2025 20:15

    Peaceful music in modern hands
    Rautavaara, Schnittke, Pärt, Vaks e.a.

    Grote Zaal