waterlooplein concerts

Moses and Aaron Church, Amsterdam

The Waterlooplein concerts revitalize the Moses and Aaron Church as a vibrant center of musical and cultural activities.

6 thematic chamber orchestra concerts season 2025-2026

Soundwave Collective is reintroducing regular concerts at the church, honoring the historic role of the orchestra and choir Zelus Pro Domo Dei. These ensembles flourished from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries and enriched the musical heritage of the venue. The building hosted events attended by important composers such as Camille Saint-Saëns, Franz Liszt and Pierre Boullez.

The Waterlooplein concerts connect the tradition of the building with contemporary heritage and present programs that combine historical repertoire with new reinterpretations, encouraging fresh arrangements for smaller ensembles, while respecting the original character of the works. Developed by our musicians themselves, this concert series concept offers a great opportunity to participate in the artistic direction and production of culture.

Moreover, the initiative strengthens ties between the Sant'Egidio Foundation, the city of Amsterdam and its diverse communities, creating an open cultural meeting place. In line with Sant'Egidio's social mission, the project emphasizes inclusiveness and social responsibility and democratizes access to classical music for audiences in vulnerable situations. The project aims to establish the Moses and Aaron Church as a cultural meeting place in the heart of Amsterdam.

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Concerts

April 2026
Fri April 3, 2026, 15:00
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Moses and Aaron Church Amsterdam

Stations of the Cross - Good Friday prayer service & music

Haydn's meditative Good Friday work, performed in a mass setting.

J. Haydn The Seven Last Words of our Savior on the Cross (arranged for strings and organ) - 65 min.

Victor Baena - organ

Libia Hernandez - conductor

SoundWave Collective 

Important notice: As this is part of a church service, no tickets or fees are required.

 

 

May 2026
Mon May 4, 2026, 16:30
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Moses and Aaron Church Amsterdam

May 4 - Dodenherdenking concert

SoundWave Collective honors the victims of World War II with works by Leo Smit, Dmitri Shostakovich's Chamber Symphony dedicated to the victims of fascism and Prière by César Franck.

SoundWave Collective
Victor Baena - organ
Libia Hernandez - conductor

César Franck - Prière, Op. 20 (organ solo)
D. Shostakovich - Chamber Symphony, op. 110a
Leo Smit - Symphony in C

June 2026
Sat June 13, 2026, 16:30
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Moses and Aaron Church Amsterdam

Mozart Requiem

This concert was to be held on March 14, but has been rescheduled for June 13, same location.

An innovative reconstruction of Mozart's Requiem for string quartet and organ, based on Peter Lichtenthal's historical arrangement.

W.A. Mozart Requiem in d minor (arr. Peter Lichtenthal, arranged for organ and strings)

Victor Baena - organ

Libia Hernandez - conductor

SoundWave Collective 

 

 

February 2026
Sat February 7, 2026, 16:30

Moses and Aaron Church Amsterdam

December 2025
Sat December 20, 2025, 16:30

Moses and Aaron Church Amsterdam

December 2024
Sun December 8, 2024, 17:00

Theater De Landing, Amstelveen

November 2024
Fri, November 29, 2024, 19:30

Theater De Regentes, The Hague

Sat November 23, 2024, 20:15

Amare, Nieuwe Kerk, The Hague

Fri November 22, 2024, 20:15

Theater Veerensmederij, Amersfoort

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