Program
- 17:45 Opening and presentation of the program: Ina Brouwer, initiator and chairperson.
- 17:48 Pianist and film composer Laurens van Rooyen performs the impressive theme from the movie Schindler’s List. Followed by the Wallenberg Suite dedicated to the Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg who saved many Hungarian Jews in WWII but met his death in Russian captivity.
- 17:53 Gospel choir The Revivals from Amsterdam, directed by Paul Hessen, performs songs and Negro Spirituals about suffering, freedom, hope, and resistance.
- 18:10 Syrian duduk player Peshmerge Morad, himself a former refugee, presents a musical tribute to refugees worldwide.
- 18:20 Ina Brouwer reads from the works of Surinamese resistance fighter Anton de Kom.
- 18:25 Ukrainian composer and singer Jeyana Morozenko performs folk songs about mourning and resistance.
- 18:45 Closing by Rolinha Kross. Dutch singer with a Jewish/Czech mother and a Surinamese father. Sings both Yiddish and Sephardic repertoire, accompanied by guitarist Tis Marang. Rolinha has collaborated with Mazzeltov and Ramses Shaffy, among others.
- 18:55 End. Early enough to participate in the 20:00 remembrance elsewhere. Coffee, tea, and soft drinks are available for purchase.
Special thanks to the remarkable artists who are performing for free for a good cause. They all have unique stories. Therefore, a few short quotes and website addresses to get to know them better.
For extensive information about the musicians, please visit the website.
Initiator Ina Brouwer
For former politician and initiator Ina Brouwer, it is clear that the motto received from Queen Wilhelmina (heroic, determined, compassionate) does not come automatically but needs maintenance. She started the series of concert lectures in 2017 as a quest for its current meaning in a city with 180 nationalities, each with their own stories, pride, victories, and traumas. This diversity is reflected in the program at the Amstelkerk every 4th of May.
The Imaginary Landscapes Foundation was established for special musical and literary initiatives. It does not receive any subsidies and must charge admission fees to continue its work. However, all musicians participate voluntarily. Donations are also welcome.
