The orchestra
The Orchestra Amsterdam is an amateur symphony orchestra with passionate and advanced musicians. Led by conductor Jacob Slagter and in collaboration with occasional soloists, the Orchestra performs a varied program three times a year. From large symphonic works to modern compositions and film music.
Jacob Slagter
Jacob Slagter has been leading the Orchestra since 2014. We are very happy that Jacob gives our orchestra a wonderful evening every week with his drive, inspiration and jokes, and manages to bring our playing to musical heights during the concerts.
Play along!
We currently have several vacancies, you can find them here find. If you would like to become a member of the Orchestra, we would like to invite you for an audition. Would you like to come and play first? As a string player you can always come and participate in a few rehearsals. As a blazer you can register and we will look at the possibilities.
Family concert 'Animal Gang'
On June 15th we played twice in a row in theater De Krakeling. Both times the hall was completely filled with children and their parents. Our bassoonist Ludian Schaling fulfilled the role of storyteller. She did that wonderfully, with enormous passion. She managed to entertain the children for an hour with her stories.
Our viola player Koos Palmboom wrote the beautiful arrangements. This resulted in a musical performance with pieces of music by Berg, Respighi, Weill, Saint Saens, Bradley Josquin and Haydn, among others.