30 dec: Bach by Candlelight at Westerkerk Amsterdam

Experience a Bach organ concert at Westerkerk in Amsterdam, ideal for classical music lovers and history enthusiasts.

Highlights

• Experience the music of Bach
• Hear the concert in the candlelit Westerkerk
• Explore the historic Westerkerk, an Amsterdam landmark
• Listen to the famous Duyschot organ played by organist Evan Bogerd
• Learn about the church’s history, including Rembrandt’s burial site

Description

Enjoy Bach's music illuminated by candlelight at the iconic Westerkerk in Amsterdam. Hear the famous Toccata in D Minor performed on one of the Netherlands’ finest organs, the Duyschot organ built during the Dutch Golden Age.

Explore the rich history of Westerkerk, where Rembrandt was buried along with other notable Dutch artists. Discover how Anne Frank described the soothing chimes of the church’s clock tower in her diary while hiding nearby.

Admire the organ’s large shutters painted by Gerard de Lairesse, a contemporary of Rembrandt. View Rembrandt’s memorial stone and watch organist Evan Bogerd perform, with the player visible on a large screen.

Includes

• Concert at Westerkerk featuring the Duyschot organ built in 1686
• Performance by organist Evan Bogerd
• Big screen display of the organist during the performance

Important Information

• Rembrandt van Rijn is buried in Westerkerk
• Anne Frank mentioned hearing the church’s clock tower chimes in her diary
• The concert concludes with Bach’s famous Toccata in D Minor
• The Duyschot organ was built in 1686 and features shutters painted by Gerard de Lairesse
• Westerkerk is the largest Protestant church in the Netherlands

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, arrive early to find seating, bring a light jacket as the church can be cool, and book in advance to secure your spot for this limited-capacity concert.