The NHL Stendenchoir was founded in the early 1990s and consists of (former) students and (former) employees of NHL Stenden and Firda (formerly ROC Friese Poort and Friesland College). Traditionally the choir is a connecting factor for students, employees, education and the region. Hans de Wilde is conductor of the NHL Stendenchoir.
This spring, the NHL Stenden Choir is offering a special musical experience. On Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 April 2025, we will perform both Johann Sebastian Bach's St Matthew Passion and St John Passion in the atmospheric Grote or Jacobijnerkerk in Leeuwarden.
The weeks before Easter are traditionally dominated by passion music. Around the world, choirs sing one of Bach's passions, but for a choir to perform both is exceptional. After last year's great success, we will perform these impressive masterpieces in one week for the second year in a row!
With professional soloists and the renowned Promenade Orkest from Amsterdam, we will make this Passion time unforgettable. The role of the Evangelist is performed by the expressive German tenor Fabian Strotmann. The young and promising Franske van der Wiel sings the alto part, New Zealand's Lauren Armishaw shines as soprano and baritone Raoul Stefani performs the role of Christ. Tenor Henry Ross and bass Tiemo Wang complete the row of soloists.
Tickets and passepartout
For just €50, enjoy both concerts with a passepartout. Regular tickets per concert cost €37.50 and for scholars and students a ticket is only €12.50.
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✨ Two masterpieces, one choir, one orchestra and top soloists - get carried away on this musical journey in the run-up to Easter. Make sure you are there! ✨
Do you love to sing? Then join the NHL Stenden Choir!
The NHL Stenden Choir consists of (former) students and (former) staff of NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, RUG Campus Fryslân and Firda. From time immemorial, the choir has served as a link between students, staff, education and the region. Hans de Wilde is the conductor of the NHL Stenden Choir.
Our inspiring rehearsals are on Thursday evenings from 19.45 to 22.00 hrs in mill De Eendragt on the square between Rengerslaan 8 and 10.
You are welcome to attend a rehearsal. If you want more info, send an email to nhlstendenkoor@nhlstenden.com
The NHL Stenden Choir receives support from prominent people who have made it known that they wish to link their names to the choir. Together, they form the NHL Stenden Choir Advisory Committee. In the next four years, the following persons will take part in the committee:
