Portuguese Synagogue: Candlelight Concerts in Amsterdam

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Up the romance with a candlelight concert at the Portuguese Synagogue in the heart of Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter. Attend one of a series of special concerts held each month and enjoy live music from Balkan folk and jazz, to classical concertos and world music. With an atmospheric setting lit up hundreds of burning candles, renowned acoustics and virtuoso musicians, it's sure to be an evening to remember.

1-hour candlelight concert at the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam
Choose from a varied programme of monthly concerts
Be entertained by talented musicians performing classical, jazz, folk or world music
Enjoy an atmospheric setting with hundreds of burning candles
Romantic experience, perfect for couples or special occasions
With mobile tickets, simply scan your phone for direct entry into the Portuguese Synagogue

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Make your own way to the Portuguese Synagogue in central Amsterdam up to 30 minutes before the concert commences and head inside to take your seat. Soak up the atmosphere of the magnificent 17th-century cathedral, decorated with hundreds of burning candles, as you wait for the musicians to take to the stage. Then, sit back and enjoy a mesmerizing hour-long performance featuring virtuoso musicians and timeless compositions, brought to the life by the synagogue's breath-taking acoustics.Please note: performances vary depending on the evening. The full concert listings are detailed in the Itinerary section.ItineraryThursday 15 December 7.30 pmOlivier Greif EnsembleMusicians living in Groningen, with Russian, French and Spanish roots, advocates of Olivier Greif, the French-Jewish composer (1950-2000), play colorful and thrilling piano trios by Greif and Faur e.Thursday 19 January 7.30 pmJames Oesi & Andrea VasiTwo great sonatas by Schubert and Brahms, joined by a selection from Ernest Bloch's From Jewish Life. Oesi arranged the parts for arpeggione, cello and violin for himself on double bass, supported by Vasi on piano. Thursday 23 February 7.30 pmApollo EnsembleThese specialists in Baroque have put together a program dedicated to the Anglo-Italian-Jewish composer Giacobbe Cervetto (1690-1783) and his contemporaries.Thursday 16 March7.30 pmBenjamin Herman and the Robin Nolan TrioA unique collaboration between famous jazz saxophonist Benjamin Herman and gypsy guitarist Robin Nolan, who've recorded Swing de Paris together. This music brings Django Reinhardt's heritage to life.Thursday 6 April 8.00 pmEnsemble Oerknal!With The Viola in My Life by Morton Feldman (1926-1987). The building and acoustics of the Portuguese Synagogue fit perfectly with the quiet, kaleidoscopic and beautiful music of Feldman.

Portuguese Synagogue: Candlelight Concerts in Amsterdam

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