Cappella Amsterdam

Over the past fifty years, Cappella Amsterdam has grown into one of the Netherlands' most prominent chamber choirs. The choir captivates time and again with a sound that intrigues yet always resonates as one organic whole. The numerous awards and acclaimed reviews that Cappella Amsterdam has received testify to the exceptional quality and power of their productions.

Cappella Amsterdam aims to bring the choral repertoire in all its diversity to life, and therefore the choir performs a broad range of works. From early Medieval compositions to contemporary masterpieces. Always delivered with that distinctive, unique sound and with great passion. In this way, Cappella Amsterdam ensures that the rich choral tradition is not only preserved but also renewed and made accessible to everyone.

By continuously investing in talent development, encouraging new compositions, and performing groundbreaking projects, Cappella Amsterdam is a pioneer in the world of choral music, both in the Netherlands and beyond. The choir constantly challenges itself to explore the boundaries of choral music, forge new connections, and reinvent the traditional choral concept.

Daniel Reuss studied choral conducting at the Rotterdam Conservatorium under Barend Schuurman. Since then, he has conducted a music repertoire spanning many centuries.

At age 21, he founded the Oude Muziek Koor Arnhem, and in 1990 he became artistic director of Cappella Amsterdam. In February 2007, he made his debut at the English National Opera with Händel's Agrippina. 

From 2008 to 2013, Daniel Reuss combined his work as artistic director of Cappella Amsterdam with his position as chief conductor of the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir. 
 
In 2016, he was appointed Knight in the Order of the Dutch Lion.