In Cantigas, you will hear the music that once echoed through the streets of Córdoba: an enchanting selection of Marian songs from the Cantigas de Santa Maria and Arabo-Andalusian pieces that are still sung and played in the Maghreb today.

Zapp Matthaus (NL) is the St Matthew Passion in a one-hour version for children: two friends bring the story of football coach Jesus and his teammates to life — a story of friendship, betrayal, and playing until darkness falls.

Cappella Amsterdam and the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century perform the St Matthew Passion under the direction of conductor Daniel Reuss. Their long-standing collaboration fosters a seamless unity and a deeply refined interpretation, allowing the music and text to resonate in their full expressive power.

A new tradition: Cappella Amsterdam performs Arvo Pärt’s rarely heard Kanon Pokajanen (1997), a monumental choral masterpiece. With simple yet profound musical means, Pärt creates a deeply immersive experience, blending meditative resonance, hushed recitatives, and rich harmonies. Rooted in the Eastern Orthodox tradition, this kanon of repentance transcends time, offering a rare and moving moment of musical contemplation.

Stravinsky’s work is infused with rhythm, energy, and innovation—music that is not only heard but also felt and moved. In this programme, Cappella Amsterdam, New European Ensemble, and conductor Daniel Reuss bring Stravinsky’s unmistakable musical language to life, together with eight dancers from Zero Dance Theatre under the direction of choreographer Denden Karadeniz.

The programme creates connections between Ravel’s masterpieces and the music of his contemporaries, such as Fauré and Poulenc. There is also room for more contemporary works, including Ešenvalds’ mesmerizing Stars, and you’ll hear how French elegance and American vibrancy come together.

After the resounding success of a few years ago, Cappella Amsterdam once again joins forces with the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra for one of the greatest works in the classical repertoire: Mozart’s Requiem. The same musical expression and depth can also be found in the other works on this programme.

Each section of Path of Miracles musically captures the essence of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela: diverse landscapes, physical trials and spiritual insights.

Although motets were composed before Bach’s time, it was the German composer who gave the genre his own signature. He wrote numerous motets, often for special occasions. Many of these works were only performed once and not well archived. Fortunately, many compositions have withstood the test of time.