Jodenbuurt in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Franz Liszt

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2017

1. Franz Liszt Marker

Inscription. Woonde op 29 April 1866
in deze kerk
de uitvoering bij van zijn
"Graner Messe"

[English translation:]
Visited this church on April 29, 1866 for the performance of his composition, the Graner Mass

Erected 1991 by Franz Liszt Kring Nederland.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is April 29, 1866.

Location. 52° 22.085′ N, 4° 54.197′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Jodenbuurt. It is at the intersection of Waterlooplein and Mr. Visserplein, on the left when traveling north on Waterlooplein. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Waterlooplein 207, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1011 RD, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: De Herschepping Synagogue (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Het Arsenaal / The Arsenal (about 90 meters away); De Portugees Israëlietische Synagoge / The Portuguese Sephardic Synagogue (about 90 meters away); Stella Hamerslag (about 120 meters away); Waterlooplein / Huis de Pinto (about 150 meters away); Rachel Rine (about 150 meters away); Simon Duque (about 180 meters away); David Jacob Duque (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . .
1. Mozes en Aäronkerk (Wikipedia). "...On 26 April 1866, on his visit to Amsterdam, Franz Liszt was treated at the Mozes en Aäronkerk to its orchestra and chorus's performance, led by a Dutch conductor Herman van Bree, of one of his compositions, the "Graner Mass". This occasion is commemorated by a plaque bearing his profile at the church." (Submitted on July 6, 2017.)

2. Celebration Mass by Franz Liszt Graner 1859 /Kyrie (YouTube, 2 min.). (Submitted on July 6, 2017.)

Franz Liszt Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2017

2. Franz Liszt Marker - Wide View

The marker is visible here on the lower right front of the Mozes en Aäronkerk (Moses and Aaron Church).

Postcard Image by the Detroit Publishing Co., circa 1920

3. Franz Liszt

Image courtesy of the Library of Congress.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 503 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.