Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir

The Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir (ABO&C), founded by Ton Koopman, is a prominent ensemble known for its authentic performances of Baroque music. Established in the early 1970s, the group has gained international acclaim for its interpretations of works by composers such as Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi. Ton Koopman, a distinguished conductor and harpsichordist, leads the ABO&C, which has an extensive discography and a rich concert history. The organization operates under the governance of a board of directors, with Ton Koopman as the director and Kiki Raposo de Haas as the business director. The ABO&C is recognized as a cultural ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) by the Dutch tax authorities, making donations to the organization tax-deductible under certain conditions. The ensemble also maintains a library and offers opportunities for supporters to become friends of the organization, contributing to its ongoing mission to promote Baroque music.