Every year, on the night of Mozart’s death from 4 to 5 December, we perform the Requiem that Mozart (eventually) wrote for himself. Our performance of this ‘Night Requiem’ starts just after midnight and, regardless of whether the end of the piece has already been reached, ends abruptly at 0.55 am, exactly at the time of Mozart’s death. There is no applause and in the serene silence that then falls in the church, a bell of death is rung as was customary in Mozart’s time….

Bach Society: Where music and talent come together
The Bach Society is an organisation that specialises in organising special events. The organization is in the hands of the experienced choir and orchestra conductor Alina van Randwijck-Sokolova, under whose direction the performances will take place. We work with professional orchestras and soloists. The choir will always be composed of (advanced) amateurs who can register via this website.

As a choir singer(s), enjoy the masterful experience of performing great works with the accompaniment of professional musicians and conductor and register quickly (costs €50). More information via the link: Singing along – Bachsociety

“.. A special spiritual experience!”

“… This has been one of the most beautiful moments I have experienced !”

This concert will be broadcast live on NPO 1.
There is also ticket sales at the door, but please note that this only applies in case of availability.

Admission and Times
The church opens on December 4 at 23:00.
The doors close promptly at 00:00. The concert starts at 00:15.

Due to the serene nature of the performance, no access can be granted after 00:00. Seating is available on a first-come basis. We recommend arriving early.

Schedule:
23:00 – Church open
00:00 – Doors close
00:10 – Start concert
00:55 – Performance stops abruptly, death bell
01:15 – end