Summer in the Church 2008
Activities, exhibitions and concerts from 9 May through 29 June 2008
The Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam is one of the best known buildings in the Netherlands. An imposing monument with a splendid interior, it is located on a nationally renowned square. In the months May to June of 2008 the church will be on show in all its glory: the monumental tombs, the dazzling choir screen, the stained-glass windows, the pulpit and the largest organ in the Netherlands.
Organ concerts
The Nieuwe Kerk has a long tradition of organ concerts. The two organs are played by celebrated musicians such as Gustav Leonhardt and Bernard Winsemius. On Sunday evenings in May and June, concerts will be given by other organists. There are also lunch concerts on Thursday afternoon and a special organ day on 21 June. For the complete programme: www.nieuwekerk.nl/orgel.
Permanent presentation on De Nieuwe Kerk
In the so-called Orphans’ Gallery: a permanent presentation on the Nieuwe Kerk focusing on the history of the building, its interior and architecture, and the links with the city, the House of Orange and the State. This small presentation makes use of texts, photos, archive material, audio tapes, videos and interactive media. It has been made possible by the Friends of the Nieuwe Kerk.
Three publications
The Nieuwe Kerk has a series of three publications about the building, the organs and the graves. The three publications “The Nieuwe Kerk”(1999), “The Organs of the Nieuwe Kerk”(2003) and “Graves in the Nieuwe Kerk”(2007) are available in the museum shop. Price 6,80 euro.
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