Amsterdam’s oldest symphony orchestra will be promoting the Black Jaguar Foundation at their Spring concerts on the 9th and 13th of June! The UvA-orkest J. Pzn. Sweelinck, is full of talented young musicians currently studying at the University of Amsterdam. This year, the Orchestra would like to use its musical voice to raise awareness of the importance of ecological restoration in maintaining our ecosystems. Together, we have created beautiful leaflets to promote BJF that will be distributed at the concert. You will be able to scan the QR code on the leaflet, and directly donate to BJF. At the end of the year, they will also dedicate a benefit concert to the Black Jaguar Foundation!
Have a look at the upcoming concerts and buy your ticket on the UvA-orkest J. Pzn. Sweelinck website: https://digitalekaartverkoop.nl/evenement/fantasia-bij-sweelinck-een-fantasierijk-lustrum/
9th of June
On the 9th of June, you can join us at 20:15 in De Duif. We are excited to listen to the wonderful program, consisting of the following pieces:
- Igor Stravinsky – De vuurvogel (1919 Suite)
- Paul Dukas – L’Apprenti sorcier
- Maurice Ravel – Alborada del gracioso
- Béla Bartók – Concert voor orkest
13th of June
On the 13th of June, you will find us at Het Concertgebouw. The concert starts at 20:15, and the program will be as follows:
- Igor Stravinsky – De vuurvogel (1919 Suite)
- Paul Dukas – L’Apprenti sorcier
- Maurice Ravel – Alborada del gracioso
- Béla Bartók – Concert voor orkest
About The UvA-orkest J. Pzn. Sweelinck Orchestra
The oldest symphony orchestra of Amsterdam is filled with 85 inspired and enthusiastic young musicians, all students. Through the years, Sweelinck has performed multiple great works, has accompanied the greatest soloists and most importantly, brought up the musical spirit among many people, young and old. The orchestra aims to bring music to everyone, not only the common music enthusiast, but especially those who have never been to a classical music concert before.
Watch their crowd funding video below:
How does the orchestra support BJF?
Every two years, the Sweelinck orchestra leaves the Netherlands for a new country, to bring music to all people there and to enhance the team spirit within the orchestra. Such tours are very important to the development of the students and to set our musical programme in a new light.
Nevertheless, the tours also involve some travel by plane. This year, Sweelinck Orchestra will travel by train as much as possible, and compensate for their travel by planting some trees with the Black Jaguar Foundation!
Find out more about the Sweelick Orchestra and get tickets to the concerts HERE.
