Barokensemble Eik en Linde

What Barokensemble Eik en Linde does

Barokensemble Eik en Linde is a Dutch cultural foundation operating as a professional baroque music ensemble since its founding around 2000 in Amsterdam. The ensemble consists of approximately 20 professional musicians who perform on authentic period instruments or copies thereof, following historically informed performance practices that prioritize fidelity to historical sources. Under artistic direction of Franc Polman (first violinist of the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century with prior tenures at Musica Antiqua Köln, Les Musiciens du Louvre, and Festspielorchester Dresden) and conductor/organist Henk Verhoef, the ensemble specializes in European baroque and classical repertoire from the late 17th and 18th centuries. Its thematic programming focus includes Amsterdam's music publishing heritage through the Roger & Le Cène catalog and a 'European Haydn' exploration connecting Haydn's works to broader European musical context.

The ensemble's core offering is live concert performances scheduled across the Netherlands throughout the year, including an annual Matthäus Passion tradition in Monnickendam (10-year milestone by 2026), Johannes Passion programs, Weihnachtsoratorium series, and other thematic programs. Supporting products include live CD recordings sold at €15 per disc (titles include Bach in Perspectief, Onstuimig Wenen, La Diavolessa, Les Gloires de Versailles, Las Arenas, and Aan de Amsterdamse Grachten), an educational Matthäus Passion podcast series hosted by conductor Verhoef, and an approximately 30-voice project choir (Eik en Linde Koor) formed in 2019. The ensemble also provides accompaniment services for external choirs performing baroque repertoire including Handel's Messiah and Bach's Passions.

The business model is event-driven with multiple revenue streams: concert ticket sales at €20 general admission, €15 for seniors, and €10 for children; CD sales at concerts and via mail order; choir accompaniment fees; Vrienden (friends) and Mecenas (patrons) membership subscriptions; and project-based subsidies from Dutch cultural foundations including Cultuurfonds, Georgina Fonds, Mozart/Wagner Fonds, Stichting Zabawas, and Fonds voor de Geld- en Effectenhandel. The foundation operates with ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) charitable status, is registered with the Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce under number 34171817, and distributes tickets primarily through Ticketkantoor.nl and venue-specific systems. Geographic reach is Netherlands-wide with concert venues in Amsterdam, Monnickendam, Enkhuizen, Deurne, Bolsward, Zaandam, Abcoude, and other locations.

Name

Barokensemble Eik en Linde

Legal name

Stichting Barokensemble Eik en Linde

Website

https://eiklinde.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Barokensemble Eik en Linde is an Amsterdam-based Dutch foundation operating a professional 20-musician baroque ensemble that performs historically informed concerts throughout the Netherlands, sells CD recordings, produces educational podcasts, and provides accompaniment services to choral ensembles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Classical Music Performance

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (71113)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Concerts & Music Festivals (THAJAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) (EDAMANAC)

Keywords

• Baroque music performance
• Period instrument ensemble
• Historically informed performance
• Choral accompaniment services
• Passion concert series

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Concert Ticket Sales: Revenue from self-organized concerts including their own Passion performances and concert series
2. Choir Accompaniment Services: Providing orchestral accompaniment for vocal ensembles performing baroque repertoire such as Handel's Messiah and Bach's Passions
3. CD Sales: Live recordings of concert programs sold as CDs at €15 per piece, including €2.50 shipping costs. Available by mail order and at concerts
4. Membership Programs: Friends (Vrienden) and patrons (Mecenas) membership programs providing supporter benefits
5. Cultural Fund Subsidies: Project funding from Dutch cultural foundations including Cultuurfonds, Georgina Fonds, Mozart/Wagner Fonds, Zabawas, and Fonds voor de Geld- en Effectenhandel

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Barokensemble Eik en Linde performs and produces live baroque and classical music concerts with approximately twenty professional musicians playing on authentic period instruments or historical copies, applying historically informed performance practice. Core offerings include annual Passion concert series (Matthäus Passion, Johannes Passion, Weihnachtsoratorium), thematic programs such as 'Amsterdam as musical center of Europe' and 'The European Haydn', and orchestral accompaniment services for partner vocal ensembles. Supporting revenue streams include live concert CD recordings, a Matthäus Passion podcast series, and a Friends/Patrons (Vrienden/Mecenas) membership program.

Product overview

Barokensemble Eik en Linde is a single unified artistic offering—a professional baroque music ensemble based in Amsterdam that has operated since 2000/2001. The core product consists of live concert performances featuring approximately 20 professional musicians playing on authentic period instruments or copies thereof. The ensemble specializes in historically informed performance of European music from the late 17th and 18th centuries. The portfolio includes regular concert series (Matthäus Passion, Johannes Passion, Weihnachtsoratorium), thematic programs exploring connections between composers like Haydn and his contemporaries, and special jubilee productions. Supporting offerings include live CD recordings of performances and an educational podcast series about the Matthäus Passion. Since 2019, the ensemble has developed its own project choir (Eik en Linde Koor) to perform passion concerts independently.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Live Concert Performances Live baroque and classical music concerts featuring approximately 20 professional musicians performing on authentic period instruments or historical copies following historically informed performance practice. Regular programs include the Matthäus Passion, Johannes Passion, Weihnachtsoratorium, and thematic programs connecting Amsterdam's music publishing heritage and Haydn's European context. Performed for general concert audiences across the Netherlands.
• Choir Accompaniment Services Professional baroque orchestral accompaniment services for Dutch choirs, choral societies, and vocal ensembles performing major choral works such as Handel's Messiah and Bach's Passions. Provided to organizational clients including Oratorium Vereniging Bolsward, VU-Kamerkoor, Soli Deo Gloria, Bachkoor Brabant, Vespercantorij Nieuwendam, and Nederlandse Bach Academie.
• Live Concert CD Recordings

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 years of operation celebrating in 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nederlandse Bach AcademiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2016Collaborated on Matthäus Passion performances in 2016, including venues in Leeuwarden, Amsterdam, Zandvoort, and Monnickendam.
• Barokopera AmsterdamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2015Collaborated on a production of Mozart's Don Giovanni, presenting a French arrangement from 1815 to recreate the atmosphere of an early 19th-century opera performance.
• Vespercantorij NieuwendamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2013Regular collaboration on Passion performances (Johannes Passion 2013) and the Nieuwendammerkerk concert series, bringing baroque music to Amsterdam Noord.
• Oratorium Vereniging BolswardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Annual collaboration since 2013 on Matthäus Passion performances in Bolsward, expanded to include performances in Amsterdam's Westerkerk.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Freiburg Baroque Orchestra: A German baroque orchestra known for historically informed performances of baroque and classical repertoire. Its touring concert activity and period-instrument delivery align closely with Eik en Linde's operating model.
• Concerto Köln: A German period-instrument ensemble focused on baroque and classical orchestral repertoire. Its touring concert activity and specialist historical-performance positioning are closely comparable to Eik en Linde.
• Collegium Vocale Gent: A Belgian choir and early-music ensemble presenting historically informed performances, including large choral works. It compares through professional vocal and instrumental concert delivery and recurring cultural-institution collaborations.
• Vox Luminis: A Belgian early-music vocal ensemble performing historically informed repertoire in concerts and recordings. Its specialist repertoire and audience-development focus make it a strong adjacent peer for Eik en Linde's choir-led programming.
• Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment: A UK orchestra specializing in historically informed performance with period instruments and a live concert and recording model. Its artistic specialization and audience proposition are directly comparable to Eik en Linde.
• Academy of Ancient Music: A UK period-instrument orchestra presenting historically informed baroque and classical concerts and recordings. It is a close category and business-model peer despite operating in a different home market.
• Nederlandse Bachvereniging: A Dutch organization combining professional performers, choir, and orchestra around Bach and related repertoire. Its concert and project programming is comparable to Eik en Linde's choir and accompaniment model.
• Bach Collegium Rotterdam: A Rotterdam-based early-music choir and orchestra producing historically informed performances and collaborations. It compares through live concert delivery, specialized repertoire, and relationships with vocal ensembles.
• Orkest van de Achttiende Eeuw: A Netherlands-based period-instrument orchestra that presents historically informed classical concerts. Its live performance model and specialist artistic positioning are directly comparable to Eik en Linde's professional baroque ensemble.
• Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra: An Amsterdam-based baroque ensemble performing on period instruments and releasing concert recordings. Its concert and recording activities overlap directly with Eik en Linde's historically informed performances.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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