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Sweelinck Orchestra concert in the Dominicus Church

Photo: Veerle Bastiaanssen

Sweelinck Orchestra concert in the Dominicus Church

Published on 25-11-2025 09:00
On Monday, 8 December, the UvA Orchestra J.Pzn Sweelinck will perform in the Dominicus Church in Amsterdam. It will be an evening of extremes: from the sharp energy of Bacewicz's Overture to Martinů's lively and lyrical First Cello Concerto. After the intermission, the programme will conclude romantically with Bruckner's Fourth Symphony.
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Together with conductor Jurjen Hempel and soloist Thomas Prechal, the UvA Orchestra J.Pzn Sweelinck will show how versatile an evening of classical music can be.

Programme

  • Grażyna Bacewicz - Overture
  • Bohuslav Martinů - Cello Concerto No. 1
  • Anton Bruckner - Symphony No. 4

Date and time

The concert is on Monday, 8 December at 20:15. The Dominicus Church is open from 19:45. The programme is including a break and will last until around 22:30. This concert has unreserved seating. Seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Ticket sales 

Because free events often have a higher number of cancellations or no-shows, we've decided to sell tickets this year. The proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Sweelinck orchestra.

Proceeds from ticket sales

Proceeds from ticket sales will go to a special project. In February 2026, the UvA Orchestra J.Pzn Sweelinck will perform the dazzling concert 'Sinatra in Symphony' in the main hall of the Concertgebouw. This promises to be a wonderful collaboration with the Amsterdam Student Big Band and two singers. For the UvA Orchestra J.Pzn Sweelinck, this is a unique opportunity to show its versatility and bring different audiences together through the timeless music of Frank Sinatra. The project is of an unprecedented scale for the orchestra and therefore needs all the support it can get.

More about the orchestra

The UvA Orchestra J.Pzn Sweelinck consists of around seventy students who, in addition to their studies, meet every Thursday evening to rehearse and make music. From international tours to concerts in large halls: it's all part of the program, with a touch of student flair. Prepare to be surprised by a challenging program, a passionate conductor, an exceptional soloist and an orchestra full of joy.

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