This summer, the VU – Koor together with the VU – Kamerorkest will perform Karl Jenkins’ “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace” at the beautiful Dominicus Church in Amsterdam!

Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man is a deeply moving and contemporary peace mass, originally commissioned for the millennium celebration. Blending elements of the traditional Latin mass with poetry, historical texts and various musical influences, the piece is both a reflection on the horrors of war and a hopeful call for peace. From the striking L’Homme Armé theme to the soaring Benedictus, this work is an emotional journey that appeals to audiences of all backgrounds.

With over 80 members from more than 25 different countries, the choir brings together a rich diversity of voices and cultures. This concert is a special collaboration with the VU Kamerorkest (guided by Jasper de Waal) and promises a powerful and moving performance.

Conductor: Dody Soetanto

Choir: VU Koor

Orchestra: VU Kamerorkest

Soloists: VU Koor members

Ticket links:

Saturday 14 June 2025, 20.00 (door open: 19.30), Dominicuskerk Amsterdam

Sunday 15 June 2025, 15.30 (door open: 15.00), Dominicuskerk Amsterdam