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Westerkerk Cantatediensten

Name:

Westerkerk Cantatediensten

Location:

Amsterdam, Holland

Venues:

Westerkerk, Prinsengracht 281, 1016 GW Amsterdam

Years:

Since 1952 (Cantata Series)

Months:

September-June (7-10 concerts a year; in each concert 1-2 cantatas or other vocal works are performed)

Artistic Director:

Simon C. Jansen (1952-1980)
Jan Pasveer (1980-2005)
Hein Meens (2005-2012)
JanJoost van Elburg (September 2012)

Ensembles:

Westerkerkkoor & Bachorkest

Website:

Westerkerk Amsterdam: Cantatediensten

History & Mission:

The Westerkerk Cantatediensten (cantata service in the Westerkerk) is an attractive event, in which the Westerkerkkoor, Bachorkest and soloists perform Bach Cantata or other vocal work.

Westerkerk Cantatediensten is held since 1952. The formula of these services - a combination of prayer, music and a brief reflection by the pastor that matches the subject of the cantata - is as compelling as ever after 50 years.. The leadership of the liturgical cantata services is held by the pastor of Westerkerk Rev. Fokkelien Oosterwijk; musical director is the conductor for Hein Meens. The choir organ is played by Suzanne Veerman. Westerkerk organist Jos van der Kooy plays the large organ during the service.

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Source: Westerkerk Amsterdam Website

Prepared by Aryeh Oron (January 2011 - April 2024)

Simon C. Jansen: Short Biography | Ensembles: Ensembles: Westerkerkkoor en Bachorkest
Bach Discography:
Recordings of Vocal Works
Bach Cantata Series:
Westerkerk Cantatediensten

JanJoost van Elburg: Short Biography | Ensembles: Westerkerkkoor en Bachorkest
Bach Discography:
Recordings of Vocal Works
Bach Cantata Series:
Westerkerk Cantatediensten


Bach Festivals & Cantata Series: Main Page: Countries A-I | Page 2: Countries J-Z | Schedule of Concerts of Bach's Vocal Works
Links to Bach Festivals | Links to Bach Organizations & Societies | Discussions of Bach Festivals & Cantata Concerts
Major Bach Events: Year 2020 | Year 2019 | Year 2018 | Year 2017 | Year 2016 | Year 2015 | Year 2014 | Year 2013 | Year 2012 | Year 2011 | Year 2010 | Year 2009




 

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