Nativity Play Nieuw Vocaal Amsterdam + Holland Baroque

Kerstspel Nieuw Vocaal Amsterdam + Holland Baroque

"Christmas concerts rarely come more heartwarming than this," wrote NRC in a 5-star review of the very first Nativity Play. It has since become a tradition at the Muziekgebouw, this family performance by all 350 students of the Nieuw Vocaal Amsterdam vocal program. The children and young people perform with Holland Baroque and conductor Leonard Evers. Narrator Cécile van de Sant plays the role of Mary, who, in her later years, reflects on these important days in her life.

Nativity Play Nieuw Vocaal Amsterdam + Holland Baroque

Dates

Tue 23 Dec15:00 - 16:30

Tue 23 Dec19:30 - 21:00

Wed 24 Dec10:30 - 12:00

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Location

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Piet Heinkade 1, 1019 BR Amsterdam

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Heartwarming and theatrical

The musical heart of Nativity Play is formed by the beautiful arrangements that baroque pioneer Ton Koopman made of Christmas carols like "Nu syt wellecome" (Now you are welcome) and "Wij komen van Oosten" (We come from the East). The Netherlands and other northwestern European countries have their own unique repertoire of Christmas and Advent carols, some of which date back to the Middle Ages. Although banned during the Reformation, their artistic power and powerful melodies have survived the historical storms. Now they can be heard in this enchanting theatrical concert, based on a concept by Caro Kindt.

Dates and times

Tuesday 23 December	15:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 23 December	19:30 - 21:00
Wednesday 24 December	10:30 - 12:00