Magnificat & Gloria
On Friday, November 20, 2026, Bachkoor Apeldoorn, under the direction of conductor Bas van den Heuvel, will present a special concert. This time in collaboration with Ramsey Nasr: actor, director, poet, and writer.
In Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach’s expressive Magnificat, the turbulent emotional world of the late eighteenth century becomes audible. The music bursts with energy, drama, and surprising twists, while Mary’s words of wonder and gratitude take center stage.
Mendelssohn’s Hör mein Bitten is a plea to God for help. The text and music resonate with the fear of death and the intense desire to be delivered from it.
Francis Poulenc’s Gloria then opens up a completely different sound world, in which sparkling joy and stillness alternate.
Together, these works form a musical journey full of light, prayer, and inspiration, while Ramsey Nasr invites us to reflect on how we can open ourselves to this music in today’s complex world.
CJP, Student Card or City Pass
Anyone with a CJP pass, student pass, or city pass can purchase a ticket for a greatly reduced price of €10. This is only possible at the Theater Box Office, upon presentation of the pass.
