On June 6, 2026, the VU-Koor invites you to the historic De Duif in Amsterdam for a magnificent performance that fuses Argentinian passion and enchanting choral tradition. 

The Program

Ola Gjeilo | Dark Night of the Soul

Inspired by the 16th century Spanish poem of San Juan de la Cruz, Ola Gjeilo’s Dark Night of the Soul, is a dynamic piece that explores the theme of spiritual development through a dialogue between the soft sounds of piano and the choir.

Martín Palmeri | Misatango

Also known as Misa a Buenos Aires, Misantango is a Latin Mass that combines tango rhythms and choral tradition. It first premiered in 1996 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the hometown of the composer.

Conductor: Dody Soetanto

Pianist: Jelena Popović

Soprano: Bereniç Ferrandiz Cuesta

Bandoneon: Tomás Díaz

Choir: VU-Koor

Orchestra: Nijmeegsstudentenorkest CMC

June 6th 2026, 3:30 & 8:00 PM – De Duif, Prinsengracht 756, 1017 LD Amsterdam 

15:30 Tickets

20:00 Tickets 

This concert has no breaks. Doors open: 3:00 pm.

This concert is made possible in part by the VU Association.