St Theresa's Church (Opus 9)

Following its repurposing, St Theresa’s Church in Maastricht’s Biesland district has been given a new lease of life as Opus 9, the home of the Philzuid symphony orchestra. Where church services were once held, there is now space for music, rehearsals, education and cultural activities. In this way, the listed building remains a vibrant meeting place for the city.

From parish church to Opus 9
The church was built between 1933 and 1934 for the growing Biesland neighbourhood. Architect Hubert van Groenendael designed a striking church building made of Kunrader stone, recognisable by its three towers.

Following its repurposing, the building was named Opus 9. Philzuid uses the former church as a rehearsal space, workspace and venue for educational and cultural activities. This has given the listed building a new function, whilst preserving the church’s historic character.

A historic building with a new future
Nowadays, the building is open to the public during concerts, public rehearsals and other activities. As such, St Theresa’s Church is not only a reminder of the neighbourhood’s religious past, but also a place where music, culture and heritage come together.