Sinfonia Rotterdam

With more than 120 musicians and singers, Sinfonia Rotterdam fills the hall under the direction of Conrad van Alphen with Beethoven’s iconic Ninth Symphony. Since 1972 the “Ode an die Freude” has served as the anthem of the European Union, resounding as a timeless call for freedom, peace, and unity. 

The evening opens festively with Maessen’s sparkling Christmas Carol Suite, followed by Mendelssohn’s compelling Violin Concerto, where lyricism and virtuosity intertwine. A concert full of passion and grandeur, where music brings people together. 

Sinfonia Rotterdam 
Sinfonia Rotterdam is een energiek kamerorkest onder leiding van dirigent Conrad van Alphen. Het orkest wil klassieke muziek toegankelijk maken voor een breed publiek, en combineert internationale ambitie met het talent van jonge musici. Ze spelen zowel in Nederland als daarbuiten. 

Octopus Symphonic Choir 
Octopus is a Flemish project-based choir led by Bart Van Reyn, featuring professional and semi-professional singers. With a repertoire spanning baroque to contemporary, the ensemble has earned acclaim through collaborations with major orchestras and conductors across Europe.