Evensong Concert
Visitors attend a traditional Choral Evensong featuring predominantly sung liturgy inside the medieval Sint-Joriskerk. Local choirs and organists lead the congregation through alternating preces and responses, psalm prayers, scripture readings, and choral renditions of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis. Attendees also join together in singing opening and closing hymns alongside the choir.
What to Expect
Choral evensong liturgies held in Amersfoort's historic Sint-Joriskerk.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Capella Amersfoort
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Choral music lovers and reflective visitors
Vibe
Reflective and musical
Energy Level
Low
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Admission is free. There is a collection after the service and by QR code; the page suggests a €5 contribution per visitor to cover costs.
- Hours: Sunday afternoons at 15:30.
Tips & Advice
- Admission is free; consider supporting the organizers with a contribution at the exit or by using the QR code.
- A €5 donation is suggested to help cover costs; contribute after the service or send a gift through the QR code.
- Check the lineup for your chosen Sunday, since different Amersfoort-area choirs and organists take part on different dates.
- Look for the service's program booklet to follow the order of the liturgy and music.
- Arrive with enough time to settle before the Sunday afternoon service, which is held inside Sint-Joriskerk.
Special Events & Promotions
- Advent Sunday, 29 November: St. Joris Kamerkoor, conducted by Wouter Verhage.
- 6 December: Amersfoortse Cantorij, conducted by Lydia Liefting.
- 13 December: Vocal ensemble Voxtet, conducted by Lydia Liefting.
- 20 December: Ensemble Lyrico, conducted by Lucia van Vugt, with Arie de Bruijn at the organ.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during a Choral Evensong?
Most of the service is sung. Preces and responses alternate throughout, and there is psalm chant, an Old and a New Testament reading, and the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis sung by the choir. There is also a sung creed, an anthem and spoken intercessions.
Do visitors sing too?
Yes. Everyone joins in the hymns, usually two: one at the opening and one at the end before the blessing.
Which choirs sing during Advent?
St. Joris Kamerkoor sings on 29 November, the Amersfoortse Cantorij on 6 December, Voxtet on 13 December and Ensemble Lyrico on 20 December. Each is led by its own conductor.
How can I support the Evensongs?
There is a collection at the exit after every service, and you can also give through a Tikkie QR code. Gifts to the Raad van Kerken are tax-deductible.
Who organizes the services?
The church music working group of the Raad van Kerken Amersfoort. The choirs and ensembles all come from Amersfoort and the surrounding area.
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