Amsterdam 1019 BR
Netherlands
Mission
We want to share our love of music with as many people as possible and show how versatile music is. We want to inspire, surprise, be thought-provoking, and lead the way in this.
Vision
Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ is an internationally renowned, open and welcoming music venue in Amsterdam. We excel in concerts of contemporary music and the related genres of classical, jazz, electronic music and global.
High quality for the widest possible audience
We want to bring high quality music to the widest possible audience: people of all ages who are interested in music. Love for music, leading the way, and being thought-provoking are the guiding principles in everything we do. We want to touch people’s hearts and let them experience the versatility of the music we present. We aim to bring innovation in how concerts are performed and experienced, in close collaboration with ensembles, musicians, venues, and other cultural institutions at home and abroad.
Building and concert hall
Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ was opened by Her Majesty Queen Beatrix on 15 June 2005. The design by Danish architectural firm 3xN won several awards. In the Grand Hall (‘Grote Zaal’, 725 seats), the acoustics are unprecedented.
The ceiling, walls and floor panels are moveable. This allows for optimal tuning of acoustic properties, such as the reverberation time, prior to each concert. Thanks to the moveable floor and the easy to reposition seats, we can create different auditorium arrangements. The walls around the stage can also be moved, making the stage suitable for both intimate chamber music and orchestras.
Small Hall (‘Kleine Zaal’)
In addition to the Grand Hall, we also have a Small Hall with 100 seats. Since May 2009, this hall houses the completely renovated Fokker organ.
