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One Minute Symphony - Tanishq Bhat

What happens when a composer gives space to his inner child and writes a mini-overture? Composition student Tanishq Bhat took up this challenge. On Friday Nov. 7, the premiere will be heard at Amare.

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Musical appreciation for Hague Caregivers

The Hague has over 160,000 informal caregivers who care for their loved ones with love and commitment. During the Haagse Mantelzorg Driedaagse, from November 6 to 8, 2025, we will put The Hague's informal caregivers in the spotlight as a token of appreciation for their efforts.

Cold days, warm hearts

What does it mean to be there for another person? Or that someone is there for you? In some special musical gatherings in different neighborhoods in The Hague, together we will explore stories of humanity.

Review of Fauré's Requiem

A heavenly weekend with one of the most beautiful requiems ever composed - the Netherlands Radio Choir returned to The Hague for Gabriel Fauré's Requiem. A retrospective!

Come see Nosferatu on Halloween

This Halloween (next Oct. 31), we bring Nosferatu - A Symphony of Horror to life at PAARD.

Paul Op ten Berg on his legacy

Music enthusiast Paul Op ten Berg strongly believes in the positive impact of music on society. "Music has lasting value for future generations and I can't think of a better cause than the Residentie Orkest ."

Hague Singing Messiah 2025

Have you always wanted to sing in a choir together with a symphony orchestra? Then grab your chance now and sign up for the Residentie Orkest's unique Hague Singing Messiah!

Review of Shostakovich 6

A world premiere for The Hague featuring a new work by Max Knigge, Grieg's dazzling Piano Concerto and Shostakovich's whimsical Sixth Symphony. A retrospective!

Ben Legebeke plays Last concert with Residentie Orkest

After an orchestral career of over 44 years, Ben Legebeke, perhaps our best-known second violinist, is about to say goodbye. On Sunday October 19, he will play for the last time with the Residentie Orkest in Amare with - very appropriately - Fauré's Requiem.

Review of A Night at the Opera

Musical fireworks by Haydn, Mozart and Rossini and dazzling vocal talent Maria Warenberg in The Hague and Leeuwarden last weekend. A retrospective!

Gala Residentie Orkest

On Friday evening, Jan. 23, 2026, the Concert Hall in Amare will transform into the beating heart of culture, connection and class. The Residentie Orkest will host a sparkling gala evening full of music, encounters and meaning. And you can be a part of it!

Together against poverty through musical connection

On October 17, on International World Poverty Day, the Residentie Orkest reflected on a reality that is closer than we sometimes think. In The Hague, more than 28,000 households live in poverty.

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