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Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century

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Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century

O18c. is one of the most prominent period instrument orchestras in the world. He was born in Amsterdam and studied musicology at the university there.

Once the world's most famous recorder player, Frans Brüggen is now considered among the foremost experts in the performance of eighteenth century music. At 21, he was appointed professor at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague and later held position as Erasmus Professor at the Harvard University and Regents Professor at the University of Berkeley. Yet, as Luciano Berio wrote, he was "a musician w

ho is not an archeologist but a great artist". In 1981, Brüggen and friends founded the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century, which consists of some fifty-five members from more than twenty different countries. Five times a year the orchestra assembles to go on tour. The musicians, who are all specialists in eighteenth and early nineteenth century music, play on period instruments on contemporary copies. The wide-ranging repertoire this orchestra has recorded for Philips Classics and nowadays for The Grand Tour / Glossa includes works by Purcell, Bach, Rameau, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn and Chopin. In August 2014 the Orchestra had to say farewell to Frans Brüggen. The inspired collaboration with the Orchestra's founding father came to an end but Brüggens inspiration will remain and lead the Orchestra in the years to come. The Orchestra decided to continue the tradition of five projects a year, now inviting guests and guest conductors.

12/05/2026

We have gotten some very nice reviews for the 'By her absence' program. Thanks to everyone who came and see and listen to this concert.

"That it was worthwhile to blow the dust of centuries away was proven on Thursday evening at the Leiden City Concert Hall, where Hetherington performed together with the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century under the energetic direction of Benjamin Perry Wenzelberg."
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - de Volkskrant

"The multitalented Benjamin Perry Wenzelberg (conductor, pianist, singer, and composer) leads the orchestra sometimes standing, then seated behind the fortepiano, but always energetically. The orchestra lives up to its name: the 18th-century music buzzes and gleams."
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - NRC

"This concert program was therefore not only a musical experience, but also a cultural-historical experiment. The more we know about the past beyond the established canon, the better we understand the present. In that respect, the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century and Kate Moore made a powerful statement."
- De Nieuwe Muze

"This work deserves to become a Radio 4 hit, and as far as I’m concerned, it should displace both the kitsch of the Magnificat by Karl Jenkins and the mannered style of the one by Arvo Pärt."
- Operamagazine about Kate Moore's work.

08/05/2026

Yesterday was the first performance of 'By Her Absence - A portrait of Marianna Martines' in the Leiden Stadsgehoorzaal! Tonight we play in Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Tomorrow in de Doelen, and Sunday in Wilminktheater en Muziekcentrum Enschede. Please come and listen to the wonderful music from Marianna Martines!

06/05/2026

Last day or rehearsals for our new 'By Her Absence' tour with lots of music from Marianna Martines. And if you don't know who Marianna Martines is, you should definitely come and join us in Leiden, Amsterdam, Rotterdam or Enschede.
Soprano Elisabeth Hetherington sings some of martines' most beautiful music, and Benjamin Perry Wenzelberg conducts the orchestra.

04/05/2026

Today we started orchestra rehearsals for our new project with music from the wonderful Marianna Martines. And what a day to do that,....ON HER BIRTHDAY!! Today in 1744 this remarkable composer, harpsichord player, singer, educator and what not, saw the light of day. We are very much looking forward to letting you all hear the great music she composed. Come and join us in Leiden, Amsterdam, Rotterdam or Enschede!
Paining is from Anton von Maron: Marianna von Martinez, ca. 1773, Oil on canvas, Wien Museum, Inv. nr. 158809

20/04/2026

Such a pleasure playing the works of J.H. Roman ('The Swedish Handel'). Please have a listen to the Presto Allegretto from the wonderful Suite from Drottningholmsmusiken. It was the final piece of the concerts we did with Lucie Horsch last November.

17/04/2026

Yesterday in PHIL Haarlem: Beethoven Piano Concerto no. 4 with the wonderful Olga Pashchenko. She performed the piece on a Graf fortepiano from the Edwin Beunk Fortepiano Collection. Thanks to PHIL for hosting us,... the acoustics in the hall are so so very nice.
If you missed it,...we are performing tonight in Amare - Den Haag (Nieuwe Kerk). Otherwise, you will have to wait for the recording in April 2027 with Alpha Classics (Outhere Music)
📸 Janko Duinker

16/04/2026

There is a lot (a LOT!) of energy in the three Beethoven pieces in this program. The whole idea of BEETHOVEN 1807 is the idea that the fourth symphony, the fourth piano concerto and the Coriolan Overture were premiered in a private setting in the house of Prince Joseph Franz von Lobkowitz in March of 1807. Come and join us for a reconstruction of that night in PHIL. Haarlem tonight or tomorrow in Amare - Den Haag (Nieuwe Kerk).

13/04/2026

Is that sand???? Yes is most certainly is! Today we started rehearsals in the beautiful Vermaning Church in Zaandam for our Beethoven concerts in PHIL Haarlem and Amare - Den Haag Thursday and Friday. We hope to see you there.
And if not,...In a year or so we will release the Beethoven Piano Concerti with Olga Pashchenko on Alpha Classics so you won't have to miss anything. Stay tuned for more on that subject.

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Walenpleintje 157
Amsterdam
1012JZ

Openingstijden

Maandag	12:30 - 17:00
Dinsdag	12:30 - 17:00
Woensdag	12:30 - 17:00
Donderdag	12:30 - 17:00
Vrijdag	12:30 - 17:00

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http://www.orchestra18c.com/

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