Led by conductor Daniel Raiskin, the Residentie Orkest has a captivating evening in store for you. We'll be celebrating the great Dmitri Shostakovich, fifty years after his death, with his Symphony No. 6 - a fascinating work, unpredictable, ironic and sharp. But before that, you'll experience the world premiere of a new piece by Max Knigge, as well as the evocative musical world of Grieg's Piano Concerto - one of the most famous works for piano and orchestra.

Tonight, a new composition by Max Knigge will make its debut in The Hague. A storyteller from the rising generation of Dutch composers, Knigge's musical language is exciting, dynamic and engaging. We'll also be treated to a work by another master of musical storytelling: Edvard Grieg. Soloist Antti Siirala will take his place at the grand piano to perform the Norwegian romanticism of Grieg's Piano Concerto. Its famous opening notes and arpeggios lead into an intimate, elegant beauty. It's a perfect complement to Shostakovich's Symphony No. 6, rounding off a versatile and engaging programme.

Eliza May by Max Knigge was made possible through the support of the Performing Arts Fund NL and Société Gavigniès.