7 November 2026: Benefit concert for Uilenspel vzw

Mezzo-soprano and Organ

07

November

Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 4 p.m.

Tickets are available for purchase online and at the ticket desk from 2 p.m. on the day of the concert. Tickets cost 10 euros for adults, 5 euros for youth (-26), and are free for children under 12. Click the button below to purchase tickets online.
Maria Eichler has a beautiful, rich, and warm voice. She is originally from Germany and now lives in Ghent. Together with the renowned organist and improviser Paul De Maeyer, she will perform a requiem concert on Saturday, November 7 at 4 p.m. in St. Nicholas’ Church in Ghent in support of Uilenspel vzw. This wonderful organization, run by volunteers, supports vulnerable children in primary education. At present, they are in great need of financial assistance.
St. Nicholas’ Church is one of the oldest churches in Ghent, centrally located on the Korenmarkt with its entrance on Cataloniëstraat. The concert is part of the “Heart of Ghent” project of the Friends of St. Nicholas’ Church. Heart of Ghent introduces visitors to the magnificent organs of St. Nicholas’ Church.
Uilenspel vzw helps children in vulnerable situations move forward by providing home-based educational support. The volunteers of Uilenspel make a difference for 650 families:
  • Children gain more self-confidence.
  • They achieve better school results.
  • Parents become increasingly integrated into the school and their wider community.
Uilenspel is running a crowdfunding campaign to continue this valuable work. Will you help make a difference?
P.S. Every donation of €40 or more is tax-deductible.

Concert Program

  1. Preludium in h J.S. Bach
  2. Aria” Erbarme dich” uit de Mattheuspassie J. S. Bach
  3. Orgelkoraal “Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele” Johannes Brahms
  4. Elegie in la
  5. Requiem Hans Leenders
  6. Ich ruf zu Dir uit het Orgelbüchlein J. S. Bach
  7. Priez pour paix Fr. Poulenc
  8. Pie Jesu Duruflé
  9. Passacaglia voor orgel J.S. Bach
  10. Litanei Schubert
Uilenspel VZW – Geef in vertrouwen