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Celebrate Liberation Day with the Bevrijdingsconcert: Oordienst at Oude Kerk

Saxophonist Ben van Gelder curates a special morning concert with talented musicians May 5, 2026.

Begin Liberation Day with a unique musical experience at the historic Oude Kerk. The 'Bevrijdingsconcert: Oordienst' features a morning concert curated by acclaimed saxophonist Ben van Gelder. Discover a diverse program of musical pieces and ensembles. Enjoy performances by Ben van Gelder, Reinier Baas, Fuensanta, and Doriene Marselje on May 5, 2026.

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Start Liberation Day with a special morning concert at the Oude Kerk. Saxophonist Ben van Gelder has curated a varied program featuring different musical pieces for varying ensembles, performed by talented musicians.

Curatorial context

The Oude Kerk will host a special 'Bevrijdingsconcert: Oordienst' on May 5, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM, marking the start of Liberation Day. Saxophonist Ben van Gelder has curated a unique morning concert divided into three parts. He will perform with guitarist Reinier Baas, singer and double bassist Fuensanta, and harpist Doriene Marselje. The program will feature varied pieces for different combinations of these musicians, including duo performances by Ben van Gelder & Reinier Baas, Fuensanta with Ben van Gelder and solo, and a solo harp performance by Doriene Marselje. The collaboration between Ben van Gelder and Reinier Baas is well-established, with a long history of performances and critically acclaimed albums. Fuensanta is recognized as a significant artist in the Dutch jazz scene, known for her work as a singer, double bassist, and composer. Doriene Marselje is an accomplished Dutch harpist with a distinguished musical background and teaching career.

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Tickets for the Bevrijdingsconcert: Oordienst are available for purchase online. Visitors are encouraged to order their tickets in advance.

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Featuring saxophonist Ben van Gelder, guitarist Reinier Baas, singer/contrabassist Fuensanta Mendez, and harpist Doriene Marselje.
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