Amsterdam Oud-Zuid , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Batholomeus Ruloffs
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 16, 2025
1. Batholomeus Ruloffs Marker
Nederlands componist, dirigent en organist. Hij was organist van de Nieuwezijds Kapel, de Westerkerk en de Oude Kerk. Vanaf 1757 speelde hij in het orkest dat behoorde bij de Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam.
Dutch composer, conductor and organist. He was organist of the Nieuwezijds Kapel, the Westerkerk and the Oude Kerk. From 1757 he played in the orchestra that belonged to the Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1741.
Location. 52° 21.143′ N, 4° 52.749′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid. It is at the intersection of Bartholomeus Ruloffsstraat and Bronckhorststraat, on the left when traveling south on Bartholomeus Ruloffsstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bartholomeus Ruloffsstraat 11I, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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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 distance of this marker: Gustav Adolph Heinze (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Verzetsmonument Apollolaan / Resistance Monument Apollolaan (about 210 meters away); Joannes Josephus Viotta (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Johannes Verhulst (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Oud-katholieke kerk / Old-Catholic Church (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Etty Hillesum (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); a different marker also named Etty Hillesum (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Frederik Ox and Ferdinand Ploeger (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
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1. Bartholomeus Ruloffs (Wikipedia). Overview:
Bartholomeus Ruloffs (October 1741 - 13 May 1801) was a Dutch conductor and composer.(Submitted on March 26, 2025.)
Ruloffswas born and died in Amsterdam. His duties as conductor included conducting the city's Felix Meritis concerts. His new music for Zemire en Azor, a zangspel with scenery and ballets, for Pieter Pypers' 1784 Dutch version of the play by Jean-Franηois Marmontel was a significant early step towards producing an opera in Dutch.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 16, 20252. Batholomeus Ruloffs Marker - wide view
2. Sonata in G Major for Violin, Cello and Harpsichord, Op. 1, No. 1: II. Andantino (YouTube, 1:35). Sonata in G Major for Violin, Cello and Harpsichord, Op. 1, No. 1: II. Andantino · Bartholomew Ruloffs · Amsterdam Baroque Ensemble · Ton Koopman (Submitted on March 26, 2025.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
