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Experience the music of Bach at the iconic candlelit Westerkerk in Amsterdam. Organist Matthias Havinga performs Bach at the monumental Duyschot Organ on 30 December.

Highlights

• Experience the music of Bach
• Experience the grandeur of the Westerkerk, a historic Amsterdam landmark
• Listen to the famous Duyschot organ, played by organist Matthias Havinga
• Feel the history of the church, where Rembrandt and other artists are buried

Description

Experience the magnificient Duyschot organ at the iconic Westerkerk in Amsterdam. Matthias Havinga ends 2025 with a spectacular Bach program. Discover the history of the Westerkerk, where Rembrandt van Rijn was buried, along with several other famous Dutch artists. Learn how Anne Frank was soothed by the chimes of the church’s clock tower while in hiding, mentioning it several times in her famous diary. Admire the massive organ shutters of the Duyschot organ, painted by Gerard de Lairesse, an acquaintance of Rembrandt van Rijn. Visit Rembrandt’s memorial stone and hear Matthias Havinga painting with sound.

Includes

Original chandeliers with candlelight Concert at Westerkerk Performance by organist Matthias Havinga

Important Information

• Rembrandt van Rijn was buried in the Westerkerk. Anne Frank, hiding next door, mentioned hearing the church's clock tower chimes in her diary. The concert concludes with Bach's famous toccata in d minor The Dutch Baroque Duyschot organ was built in 1686 The organ shutters were painted by Gerard de Lairesse Westerkerk is the biggest build Protestant church in the Netherlands

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