Bach on Friday: Bach & Bruckner

Chamber choir PA'dam

PA'dam is a contemporary vocal ensemble consisting of versatile, ambitious professionals and is led energetically by conductor Maria van Nieukerken. They distinguish themselves through an enterprising attitude, versatile programming and original approach. From PA'dam sings(!) Bach's Goldberg Variations to Efteling in Concert with the Metropole Orchestra in Ahoy Rotterdam. From the subtle Canto Ostinato- The Vocal Experience to symphonic metal with EPICA in Afas Live... and from next season also in the new Bach series in the Waalse Kerk Amsterdam!

Nicholas Consort

The Nicolaas Consort was founded by organist Wim Dijkstra and consists of professional musicians from numerous national and professional ensembles and orchestras. In addition to experienced instrumentalists, young, ambitious musicians regularly form part of the ensemble. The musicians have a great affinity with Bach's music.

Artistic Directors

Maria van Nieukerken is the conductor & artistic director of PA'dam and Toonkunst Rotterdam. Since 2023, Maria has been affiliated with the Conservatory of Amsterdam as a principal subject teacher of Choral Conducting. With PA'dam, Maria initiates unique productions, such as Bach's Goldberg Variations and Canto Ostinato by Simeon ten Holt in a vocal version.

Wim Dijkstra has extensive concert experience as an organist, accompanist, and continuo player. He plays the monumental Gerstenhauer organ (1780) of the Grote Kerk in Monnickendam. Wim is the founder and musical director of the Nicolaas Consort and the conductor of Opera Festa.

Program

JS Bach

Cantata BWV 99: Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan

Christ is a fact

A. Bruckner

Locus ist

JS Bach

Fantasia et Fuga in G minor (BWV 542)

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