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28 September 2025

Tempo Doeloe

3:30 PM De Waalse Kerk

Rahmida Dewi Patmawati - dancer
Bernadeta Astari - singer
Voyager Trio:

Arno Bornkamp – saxophone
Pamela Smits – cello
Tobias Borsboom – piano

Program

Season 2025/2026

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28 September
2025
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22 November
2025
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15 February
2026
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News

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A dazzling musical 13th Season

We proudly present to you a dazzling musical 13th season with top-notch musicians and many musical treasures. A bold concert series with pieces that move, delight, and transport.
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New board launched ánd new website!

A new board is in place – many thanks to the veteran board members! A fresh line-up, a new website –please feel free to explore– ánd brimming with ideas, we are looking forward to the future with confidence.
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Memorable closing concert of last season

The closing concert of the season ‘Nederlandse en Amsterdamse Baro(c)kmuziek’ on June 1, 2025 in the Zuiderkerk was enthusiastically received by the public and press alike.
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“The intimate Vriendenconcerten Concerts, led by the inspiring cellist Pamela Smits, are a treasure in Amsterdam's musical scene. With an enormous variety of well-chosen repertoire and musical friends of an extremely high level, you never know what you will experience, but you do know you will always enjoy it.”

M. Demoulin

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“What a fantastic evening, I enjoyed the special pieces that were performed with great passion. It's also nice and interesting to hear the story behind these pieces.”

Anonymous

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“I didn’t know music could touch my soul so deeply”

M. Haring

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Support us

All forms of support are needed and highly appreciated: one-time donation, periodic donations, or as a registered Friend of Vriendenconcerten Foundation.

Become our Friend

We welcome you as a new Friend. Become a Friend for €50 per concert season, or a Family Friend* for €75 per concert season.

Become our Sponsor

If we have several sponsors who support us annually, it provides for continuity. The most assistance comes, of course, from donations over multiple years, but even the smallest gifts are very appreciated!