De Duif

An wonderful performance by Twents Jeugd Symphony Orchestra at De Duif Amsterdam.

Last Sunday I attended a delightful concert at De Duif Amsterdam, featuring the talented Twents Jeugd Symphony Orchestra. The historic and majestic setting of De Duif provided a perfect backdrop for an evening filled with beautiful music and exceptional performances.

From the moment the orchestra took the stage, it was evident that the musicians were not only skilled but also deeply passionate about their craft. Under the expert direction of their conductor, each piece was executed with precision and emotion, captivating the audience from start to finish.

The program consisted of wonderful classical masterpieces by Antillean composers. The dynamic range of the musicians was truly impressive, from the powerful crescendos to the delicate and nuanced passages that left the audience in awe.

The acoustics of De Duif were superb, allowing every note and nuance to ring out clearly and resonate throughout the space. The combination of the orchestra's skillful playing and the venue's atmospheric ambience created a truly magical experience.

One particular highlight of the evening was the solo performance by Alexander Kraft van Ermel, a young Dutch concert pianist, who took to the piano to pay tribute to his grandfather Wim Statius Muller, the acclaimed Antillean musician and composer.

With each note that Alexander played, it was clear that he is not only a talented pianist in his own right but also a custodian of his grandfather's musical legacy. The heartfelt renditions of Wim Statius Muller's compositions evoked a sense of nostalgia and admiration for the rich heritage of Antillean music.

The audience was captivated by Alexander's performance, as he skillfully brought to life the intricate melodies and emotions woven into his grandfather's music, a truly memorable experience.

If you have the opportunity to experience a concert at De Duif, you won't be disappointed. I highly recommend it.

Beautiful atmosphere with great acoustics. It was an old chuckle but used as an event venue.

Stumbled upon this church on Remembrance Day and attended an amazing string concert. Beautiful venue!

Amazing venue, breathtakingly beautiful with great acoustics. Based in a former church, this has all the splendour you can expect!

Watch out for very small steps around the place though, it can be very easy to miss and then trip.

This is a magnificent old church building restored for hosting events such as recitals and concerts. Truly a must see.

De Duif is a truly magnificent church on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam. It was built in 1857 in the neoclassicist style and has a neo-baroque facade. Until 1974 it was the Roman Catholic St. Willibrorduskerk but because of lack of funds it fell into decline and was closed until restoration in 2006. Since then, other than being open for Sunday morning worship, it has been rented for various events.

The modest appearance of the old Church conceals a surprisingly large interior and in fact, because of its size, it can cater for events with hundreds of visitors. It's large internal volume also gives the building great acoustic qualities which can be adjusted by way of a newly installed adjustable suspended acoustic ceiling. This makes the building perfect for recitals and concerts including chamber choirs, symphony orchestras, classical music and singers, opera and dance performances etc. It truly is a hidden gem on the Prinsengracht.

Beautiful place. It was an old church which has been converted in a fantastic place where to host events

A Nice experience. Good acoustic and lightening.

Beautiful venue overlooking the canals. It’s dated from the 17th century. A fantastic place for to take a small breather.

The city of canals is just stunning. Clean and more beautiful than I remembered. There are 3 canals that bring the city together and De Duif is one of them. The beautiful and unique slender buildings, beautiful bridges, cafes and bars make it a fabulous place. Awesome to wander down in any weather. I have so many photos, but hard to identify one canal from another when you're not well acquainted with the area. Just enjoy.

beautiful church building in a nice part of Amsterdam, not too crowded with tourists, and not littered with trash either.

Wowww what a nice place to visit

I went there for a concert and it is a very authentic environment. The organization was very nice.

Great. Acoustics. Period. Just try to get there early for a concert because sometimes they have seats even for General Admission and if you don't get one you're stuck at the back.

Very nice location! It looks awesome but the show I saw had a very bad sound system but I don’t know if the place is in charge of this.

A beautiful event venue, formerly a church. Enough space for at least 200 guests. They have catering on request I think.

This is a beautiful, small chrurch on the Prinsengracht and you could miss it if you are not careful. The Interieur is a wonderful display, really nice.

We went to see portico quartet here and it's just amazing, beautiful venue and brilliant music

Nice venue with good acoustics. One of the other locations of Paradiso

Amazing church, check the schedule because going there in a concert is something that ypu should do once.

Amazing place to have private or corporate parties