Early Music Agenda: concerts in the Netherlands and Flanders

Eusebius Church – Summer Evening Concert No. 4

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:15:00 GMT

Tickets: €12

Musis Arnhem

The summer evening concerts have traditionally been held on Wednesday evenings. In the months of July and August, a selection of five centuries of organ music is performed every Wednesday by organists from throughout the country. Tonight, Dirk Luijmes.

Eusebius Church – Summer Evening Concert No. 5

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:15:00 GMT

Tickets: €12

Musis Arnhem

The summer evening concerts have traditionally been on Wednesday evenings. In July and August, each Wednesday features a selection from five centuries of organ music, performed by organists from across the country. Tonight Theo Jellema.

Eusebius Church – Summer Evening Concert No. 6

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:15:00 GMT

Tickets: €12

Musis Arnhem

The summer evening concerts have traditionally been held on Wednesday evenings. During the months of July and August, a selection of five centuries of organ music is performed every Wednesday by organists from across the country. Tonight: Bob van der Linde.

Eusebius Church – Summer Evening Concert No. 7

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:15:00 GMT

Tickets: €12

Musis Arnhem

The summer evening concerts have traditionally been held on Wednesday evenings. During the months of July and August, each Wednesday features a selection from five centuries of organ music, performed by organists from across the country. Tonight, Peter van der Zwaag.

Eusebius Church – Summer Evening Concert No. 8

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:15:00 GMT

Tickets: €12

Musis Arnhem

The summer evening concerts have traditionally been on Wednesday evenings. In the months of July and August, every Wednesday features a selection from five centuries of organ music, performed by organists from across the country. Tonight, Marcus Bergink.

Eusebius Church – Summer Evening Concert No. 9

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:15:00 GMT

Tickets: €12

Musis Arnhem

The summer evening concerts have traditionally been held on Wednesday evenings. In July and August, every Wednesday a selection from five centuries of organ music is presented by organists from all over the country. Tonight, Wim Roelfsema.

Organ Wednesday with Open Stage & Public Organ Lessons

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Tickets

Stevenskerk Nijmegen

Scaramuccia

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Tickets: €27.50

Musis

The virtuosic baroque trio Scaramuccia once advocated for the Venice of composers from the time of Antonio Vivaldi. This time, the trio follows one composer and presents Venice from his perspective: Giuseppe Tartini. His tumultuous life unfolds like a musical diary, and his enchanting works featuring the violin take their place alongside the works of Veracini, Vivaldi, and Vandini. Baroque in its wildest and most exuberant form.

Eusebius - Organ Tour

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT

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Musis Arnhem

After the success of last year, Musis once again organizes an organ tour along special organs in Arnhem during National Heritage Day.

Holland Baroque & Voces Suaves

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tickets: €30

Musis

‘Play the music as if you are singing it,’ was the adage of Johann Sebastian Bach. If that applies to one work, it is certainly the both playful and exalted Die Kunst der Fuge. Judith and Tineke Steenbrink of Holland Baroque have taken Bach's suggestion literally and have allowed Die Kunst der Fuge to be partly sung by the internationally acclaimed Voces Suaves. The texts written by Harry van der Kamp to the melodies of Bach do the rest. Enchanting music performed in a special way.

Emerging Organ Talent Jan Hogendoorn

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Tickets

Stevenskerk Nijmegen

Eusebius | Icon 1 | Canto Ostinato

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:15:00 GMT

Tickets: €27.50

Musis Arnhem

The hypnotic composition of Canto Ostinato by Simeon ten Holt has already captured many hearts.

Organ Wednesday with Open Stage & Public Organ Lessons

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Tickets

Stevenskerk Nijmegen

Jan-Willem Rozenboom

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Tickets: €32.50

Musis

The music of Johann Sebastian Bach continues to be a fascinating quest for the ultimate performance, both for musicians and the audience. Pianist Jan-Willem Rozenboom recently recorded Bach's Goldberg Variations for the second time and is now diving into his Well-Tempered Clavier. He takes you on a journey through this ‘Bible for pianists,’ explaining the essence of the fugue and the beauty of the preludes while playing and storytelling, helping everyone grasp Bach together.

Upcoming Organ Talent Maarten Boonstra

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Tickets

Stevenskerk Nijmegen

Messiah by Handel

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Tickets: €45

Musis

On Sunday, November 1, 2026, Toonkunst Arnhem will perform Messiah by Georg Friedrich Handel in the atmospheric Muzenzaal at Musis Arnhem.

Dutch Bach Society

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Tickets: €32.50

Musis

Silence and reflection on death is the theme of this All Souls' Day by the Dutch Bach Society. Johanna Soller takes the orchestra and soloists on a journey through the works of various Thomascantors. Composers who influenced Bach also contribute their voices. Ultimately, the new artistic leader of the orchestra brings everyone to silence by programming John Cage's silent 4'33'' amid poignant reflections on the death of Johann Sebastian Bach and his predecessors in Leipzig.

Organ Wednesday with Open Stage & Public Organ Lessons

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Tickets

Stevenskerk Nijmegen

The Counterpoints

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tickets: €30

Musis

For everyone who still thinks that the recorder is merely an instrument for taking the first steps on the musical path, this concert is a must. The Dutch 'recorder wizard' (De Standaard) Thomas Triesschijn lets the recorder shine in masterpieces by Vivaldi, Telemann, and Bach. 'The sound of Triesschijn is enchanting, truly breathtaking, and makes the ears perk up,' says Gramophone. A concert in the spirit of a virtuoso like Frans Brüggen.

Lunch Concert on the Organ 1

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Tickets: €5 – €7.50

Musis

Musis has the privilege of owning a beautiful Kam and van der Meulen organ from 1842. This two-manual organ was built as a salon organ and later provided with a pipe front. The organ hung in the dome of the Museum Arnhem since 1931, where it was damaged during World War II. In 1968, it was restored by the Leeflang company. Thanks to the initiative of city organist Johan Luijmes, it has now found its place in the balcony hall of Musis. Would you like to hear and experience how this magnificent organ sounds? Then come to one of our lunch concerts on the organ.

Emerging Organ Talent Robert van Deelen

Sat, 28 Nov 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Tickets

Stevenskerk Nijmegen

Organ Wednesday with Open Stage & Public Organ Lessons

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Tickets

Stevenskerk Nijmegen

PRJCT Amsterdam

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Tickets: €57.50

Musis

Every Valley, He shall feed his flock and of course the liberating Hallelujah. Handel knew how to captivate his audience with moving arias and catchy sing-alongs. The man who made the oratorio great in England delivered his masterpiece with Messiah. It became a Christmas tradition in England. PRJCT Amsterdam, led by countertenor and conductor Maarten Engeltjes, now advocates for a similar Dutch tradition with the Flemish Radio Choir and soloists such as Lenneke Ruiten and Edward Grint.

Messiah 2026 G.F. Händel

Sun, 20 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Tickets: €90

Stevenskerk Nijmegen

Eusebius - Second Christmas Day 2026

Sat, 26 Dec 2026 13:45:00 GMT

Tickets: €5 – €10

Musis Arnhem

Second Christmas Day and Second Easter Day are church holidays that are traditionally low-threshold in nature and ideal for an organ concert and other musicians.

Anja Lechner

Sun, 24 Jan 2027 09:00:00 GMT

Tickets: €27.50

Musis

Where does Bach's music come from? What was his influence on later composers? Anja Lechner provides possible answers in her solo recital. The German cellist seamlessly transitions from the viola da gamba repertoire of Tobias Hume through Bach to the work of Carl Friedrich Abel. ‘A fascinating world where the repertoire of the viola da gamba and the cello blend smoothly and atmospherically,’ wrote Gramophone in response to her album Hume-Bach-Abel.

Johan Luijmes

Wed, 03 Feb 2027 10:30:00 GMT

Tickets: €5 – €7.50

Musis

Musis has the privilege of possessing a beautiful Kam and van der Meulen organ from 1842. This two-manual organ was originally built as a salon organ and later fitted with a pipe front. Since 1931, the organ hung in the dome of Museum Arnhem, where it was damaged during World War II. In 1968, it was restored by the Leeflang company. Thanks to the initiative of city organist Johan Luijmes, it has now found its place in the balcony hall at Musis. Would you like to hear and experience how this beautiful organ sounds? Then come to one of our lunch concerts on the organ.

Holland Baroque

Wed, 03 Feb 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Tickets: €32.50

Musis

‘A magnificent celebration of a resonant fusion,’ is how the renowned Gramophone described the album Silk Baroque by Holland Baroque and sheng player Wu Wei a few years ago. On the occasion of the Chinese New Year, this collaboration continues with Dragon Dances & Jasmin Songs, furthering where they left off. A special program where baroque music meets ancient Chinese musical traditions. ‘A stunning cultural reciprocity,’ concluded Gramophone.

Eusebius | Icon 4 | Star Organist Olivier Latry

Thu, 11 Feb 2027 18:15:00 GMT

Tickets: €27.50

Musis Arnhem

The world-renowned organist Olivier Latry presents a program featuring works by Bach and improvisations.

Maya Fridman & Storm in a Jar

Fri, 12 Feb 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Tickets: €26

Musis

A serene musical ritual where nature and sound converge.

The Drinkable River

Sat, 20 Feb 2027 18:30:00 GMT

Tickets: €30

Musis

This special, theatrical music project tells the story of The River and The Human. An exciting dialogue about the future of their relationship, about nature, ignorance, conflict, harmony, beauty, hope, and reconciliation.

PRJCT Amsterdam

Sun, 07 Mar 2027 13:00:00 GMT

Tickets: €47.50

Musis

‘A hit, especially due to the combination of craftsmanship, text visualization, and engagement.’ That is how OpusKlassiek described the CD by PRJCT Amsterdam featuring both Vivaldi’s Nisi Dominus and Pergolesi’s breathtakingly beautiful Stabat Mater. Both works are now live on the program with of course the orchestra leader and countertenor taking the lead role, making this performance ‘remarkable in terms of pure vocal artistry.’

St. Matthew Passion, J.S. Bach, BWV 244

Sun, 21 Mar 2027 12:00:00 GMT

Tickets: €50

Musis

In 2027, Toonkunst Arnhem will perform the St. Matthew Passion again. Traditionally on Palm Sunday, accompanied by Phion, in the Parkzaal of Musis Arnhem.

Netherlands Chamber Orchestra & Cappella Amsterdam

Thu, 25 Mar 2027 17:30:00 GMT

Tickets: €57.50

Musis

Bach's Matthäus Passion is one of the most poignant works in music history. A gripping and moving musical narrative of the final days of Jesus.

Joris Luyendijk in Calefax-land

Fri, 09 Apr 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Tickets: €25

Musis

A musical and poetic evening that doesn't explain, but touches the soul.

Matilda Lloyd & Concerto de' Cavalieri

Sat, 10 Apr 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Tickets: €37.50

Musis

Matilda Lloyd is the new trumpet sensation from England. Her debut album Casta Diva, featuring bel canto repertoire, has proven critics wrong by showing that 'the trumpet can be just as expressive as the human voice'. Together with the dynamic Italian baroque ensemble Concerto de’ Cavalieri, she performs works from that album and demonstrates that the trumpet indeed sings like a human voice in the works of baroque composers such as Bach, Handel, and Neruda.

The Tallis Scholars

Fri, 30 Apr 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Tickets: €47.50

Musis

Arvo Pärt and Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: two composers who, each in their own time, made choral music radically clear. The Tallis Scholars place their sound worlds next to each other in a tranquil program. Timeless music that momentarily stills time.

Netherlands Chamber Choir

Thu, 13 May 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Tickets: €45

Musis

All six motets by Bach in one concert. An intense and virtuosic choral program full of expression and spirituality.

Johan Luijmes

Wed, 26 May 2027 10:30:00 GMT

Tickets: €5 – €7.50

Musis

Musis is privileged to possess a beautiful Kam and van der Meulen organ from 1842. This two-manual organ was originally built as a salon organ and later received a pipe front. Since 1931, the organ was located in the dome of Museum Arnhem, where it was damaged during World War II. In 1968, it was restored by the firm Leeflang. Thanks to the initiative of city organist Johan Luijmes, it has now found its place in the balcony hall at Musis. Would you like to hear and experience how this beautiful organ sounds? Then come to one of our lunch concerts at the organ.

Musica Amphion & Gerben van der Werf

Sun, 30 May 2027 09:00:00 GMT

Tickets: €27.50

Musis

Fantastic baroque musicians from our own country dive into the works of the greatest baroque composers from Italy and Germany. Musica Amphion performs the touching Nisi Dominus by Antonio Vivaldi and the cantata Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust by Bach. For the solo part in both masterpieces, the musicians, who play in almost all major baroque ensembles in the Netherlands, bring along the young countertenor Gerben van der Werf.