The Nederlands Kamerkoor (Netherlands Chamber Choir) was founded in Utrecht in 1937 by Felix de Nobel, originally to perform Bach cantatas for Dutch radio, and has since grown into one of the world's leading professional chamber choirs. The ensemble is known for its wide a cappella repertoire spanning early medieval polyphony to newly commissioned works. Peter Dijkstra has been chief conductor since the 2015-2016 season.
As of 1 January 2026, Roland Kieft took office as interim artistic director, after Tido Visser left after more than twelve years as artistic director.
The choir announced in July 2025 that artistic director Tido Visser would leave as of 1 January 2026; the search for a permanent successor is ongoing.
Chief conductor Peter Dijkstra celebrated his tenth year as chief conductor of the choir in September 2025, on which occasion he compiled the programme 'Legacy for the Future' with works specially composed for the choir.
Season 2025-2026 was marked by the approaching ninetieth anniversary of the choir, including Bach's St. Matthew Passion together with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra under the direction of Klaus Mäkelä.
For season 2026-2027, the choir presented 'An Elegy', a new composition by Mees Vervuurt for the trainees of the Dutch Chamber Choir, a physical performer and a percussionist, with a one-time performance at the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ.
The Dutch Chamber Choir performs Rachmaninov's Vespers, a masterpiece of Russian choral music in an intimate setting.
The Dutch Chamber Choir investigates the boundary between insanity and brilliance, a vocal exploration of extreme emotions and artistic freedom.
The Nederlands Kamerkoor performs all six Bach motets under chief conductor Peter Dijkstra, showcasing masterworks of expressive choral music.
The Nederlands Kamerkoor performs Steve Reich's monumental 'The Desert Music', a choral and orchestral work based on poems by William Carlos Williams. An intense concert without intermission celebrating Reich's 90th birthday.
The Nederlands Kamerkoor performs classical vocal and chamber music at AMARE in Den Haag.
The Nederlands Kamerkoor performs a classical chamber music concert at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ.
Dutch Chamber Choir and three ensembles perform Steve Reich's monumental cantata The Desert Music at Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ.
The Nederlands Kamerkoor performs classical chamber music and vocal works spanning multiple periods.
