The Royal Wind Music live in Amsterdam

Experience The Royal Wind Music live on July 10th

The Royal Wind Music will perform at Felix Meritis in Amsterdam on July 10, 2026. The ensemble specializes in historically informed performance practice of music from the 17th, 18th, and early 19th centuries, focusing particularly on wind instruments of those periods. Their repertoire spans composers like Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, often utilizing original instruments or meticulously crafted reproductions to recreate authentic sounds. The group is known for its dynamic interpretations and scholarly approach to early music.

Felix Meritis is a historic building on the Herengracht canal in Amsterdam, originally constructed in 1788-1791 as a society for arts and sciences – a *gezelschap*. Its name translates to “Merits of Felix,” referencing Felix Allart, a wealthy merchant who commissioned the building. Initially housing lecture halls, a library, and an anatomical theatre, it served as a significant center for intellectual and cultural life during the Dutch Golden Age.

Over time, its function evolved; in the 20th century it faced decline but has since undergone extensive restoration.