Directly go to: Main content
Directly go to: Main navigation

Memorial Concert 2024

Symphonic14 May '24(Past)

In the Laurenskerk, one of the few remaining buildings after the bombing during the Second World War, we remember Rotterdam's destruction, and its recovery.

1,5uur
50musici
geenpauze

It was 14 May 1940 when the smoke above Rotterdam had cleared. Only the Laurenskerk's bell tower was still standing amidst the destroyed heart of the city. A beacon of hope: someday this city would rise from its own ashes. This concert is held in memory of the bombardment 84 years, calls for peace in our time, and ends with a vision of a glorious future of a world held in the arms of justice. 

Programme & performers

Lutosławski Musique funèbre

Bruckner Ave Maria

Bruckner Aequale nr. 1 en nr. 2

Bruckner Christus factus est

Schönberg Friede auf Erden

Vivaldi Gloria

DirigentGiuseppe Mengoli
Soprano
Kiristina Bitenc
Soprano
Martha Bosch
Mezzo-soprano
Nina van Essen
Choir
Laurens Collegium
Fear gives way to delight
A vision of apocalypse and rebirth

All play dates of Memorial Concert 2024

Tuesday 14 May 20248:15 PM
RotterdamLaurenskerk
past

Watch, listen and marvel:

Customer service
Keep up to date

Sign up for our newsletter and receive concert tips, background information and general news.

Newsletter