The Hague chamber choir YOIK brings a programme inspired by the Northern Lights to the Lutherse Kerk and Duitse Kerk on two Sunday afternoons in November.
Conducted by Raoul Boesten, Aurora draws on music from Iceland, Scandinavia and the Baltic region. The repertoire ranges from the ancient Hymn to Nikkal to Hans Zimmer’s Aurora.
The choir prepared for the project during a visit to Iceland’s Westfjords, where the singers rehearsed and experienced the Northern Lights. For this tenth YOIK project, former and prospective members join the choir, expanding it from around 30 to more than 50 voices.
Sophie Zaaijer plays the nyckelharpa, a traditional Swedish keyed string instrument, and Fieke van den Hurk plays the hurdy-gurdy.
Sunday 22 November: 15:15, Lutherse Kerk, Lutherse Burgwal 7–9, The Hague.
Sunday 29 November: 15:15, Duitse Kerk, Bleijenburg 3B, The Hague.
Advance tickets: €19.50; students €12.50.
Programme and tickets from YOIK.
Translated and adapted into English by The Hague Online using ChatGPT Plus assistance.
Image: supplied by Kamerkoor YOIK for event coverage. Credit: Nick Meines.
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