Much to our regret, our chief conductor Anja Bihlmaier has had to cancel this concert due to illness. We wish Anja a speedy recovery and hope to have her back with us for her next program. We are delighted to have found an excellent replacement in top conductor Lawrence Renes.

During a casual evening you will get to know the classical masters in a whole new way in RO NOW. With this time: the influence of death on the work of Brahms, in a special death mass.

'Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.' Ein deutsches Requiem opens with these words from Matthew (5:4). Johannes Brahms wrote a death mass after the death of his mother that does not accompany the dead to a peaceful end, but offers support to those they leave behind. For Brahms, it was precisely in this that God's unconditional love could be found.  

In doing so, Brahms captures a softer religious tone than can be heard in classical requiems - the German composer is known for his freer religious views. Cappella Amsterdam sets a peaceful tone for all who need it, conducted by Lawrence Renes. Soloists are Katrien Baerts and Raoul Steffani. This is the first time this work will be heard in the Concert Hall of Amare .  

RO NOW
RO NOW will open your ears, broaden your view and deepen your taste. On this night, immerse yourself in the classics. A short and powerful concert will give you a shot of symphonic. In a brief introduction, the conductor explains what makes this particular cello solo special, why the composer insisted on making this excursion, how exactly this passage changed everything. An experience that will give your weekend a special twist. Without intermission, but with drinks and a DJ afterwards.