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The Residentie Orkest continues to build its artistic future. Principal Conductor Jun Märkl has extended his contract through the summer of 2031. In addition, the internationally renowned Ruth Reinhardt will join as a permanent guest conductor starting in the 2027/2028 season, alongside Richard Egarr.

Jun Märkl has had close ties to the Residentie Orkest for many years and has served as principal conductor since 2025. The extension of his contract underscores the mutual trust and shared artistic ambitions. Under his leadership, the orchestra continues to develop its own musical signature.

“I have been working with the musicians of the Residentie Orkest for many years now, and I have served as chief conductor since 2025. Both artistically and personally, our bonds are very strong and positive. This creates an inspiring work environment and exceptionally captivating concerts. I have great admiration for what the musicians and the team, led by Sven Arne Tepl, mean to the city of The Hague, both nationally and internationally. I feel honored to be part of this organisation and to serve the community. It therefore gives me great pleasure to continue my collaboration with the Residentie Orkest by extending my contract through 2031.” – Jun Märkl

Trusted Collaboration, New Perspectives

With the appointment of Ruth Reinhardt, the Residentie Orkest is strengthening its artistic team. Over the past few seasons, Reinhardt has made a strong impression during joint concerts in The Hague and at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, a tour to Ljubljana, and a residency at the Grosses Festspielhaus in Salzburg. This successful collaboration will now continue on a permanent basis, initially for three seasons starting in 2027/2028.

“I feel honored and am incredibly happy to become the Residentie Orkest ’s principal guest conductor. During our recent tour, I immediately felt a special connection with the musicians. There was something truly special about the way we made music together: the willingness to take risks, the freshness of our interpretations, and the shared desire to explore and push boundaries. It is rare and wonderful to find musicians who are so strongly on the same wavelength and share such a natural musical understanding with one another.” – Ruth Reinhardt

Sven Arne Tepl, general and artistic director of the Residentie Orkest, views both developments with enthusiasm: “We are incredibly pleased to be able to continue our special collaboration with chief conductor Jun Märkl through the summer of 2031. It is a special bond, based on shared artistic ambitions, trust, and personal connection. Following the many exceptional concerts and recording projects of recent seasons, we can continue to build on our artistic ambitions together. Equally gratifying is the appointment of Ruth Reinhardt as principal guest conductor, alongside Richard Egarr. Following our tour with Ruth in 2025, we felt the need to establish a more regular artistic partnership. She has emerged as a powerful voice on the international stage—a conductor with great musical intelligence and exceptional versatility in her repertoire.”

Residentie Orkest The Hague appoints Jun Märkl as its new chief conductor 

Residentie Orkest The Hague continues to shape its artistic future. Chief Conductor Jun Märkl has extended his contract through the summer of 2031. In addition, internationally acclaimed conductor Ruth Reinhardt will join the orchestra as Principal Guest Conductor beginning with the 2027/2028 season, alongside Richard Egarr.

Jun Märkl has enjoyed a close relationship with Residentie Orkest for many years and has served as Chief Conductor since 2025. His contract extension reflects the mutual trust and shared artistic ambitions between the conductor and the orchestra. Under his leadership, the orchestra continues to develop its distinctive musical identity.

“For many years now, I have been working with the musicians of the Residentie Orkest; since 2025, I have served as Chief Conductor. The artistic and personal relationships are very close and positive, resulting in an inspiring working atmosphere and very exciting concerts. I have great admiration for what the musicians and the management, under the leadership of Sven Arne Tepl, are contributing to the city of The Hague, both nationally and internationally. I am humbled to be part of this organization and to serve the community. It is my great pleasure to continue my work with the Residentie Orkest by extending my contract through 2031.” – Jun Märkl

An Established Partnership, New Perspectives

With the appointment of Ruth Reinhardt, Residentie Orkest further strengthens its artistic team. Reinhardt has made a strong impression over recent seasons, leading the orchestra in concerts in The Hague and at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, on a tour to Ljubljana, and during a residency at the Grosses Festspielhaus in Salzburg. This successful collaboration will now continue on a more permanent basis, initially for three seasons starting in 2027/2028.

“I am honored and excited to become Principal Guest Conductor of the Residentie Orkest. I truly fell in love with the musicians during our recent tour together. There was something very special about the way we made music together—the spirit of risk-taking, the freshness of our interpretations, and the shared desire to explore and push boundaries. It is rare and beautiful to find musicians who think so much alike and share such a natural musical understanding.” – Ruth Reinhardt

Sven Arne Tepl, CEO and Artistic Director of Residentie Orkest, welcomes both developments with enthusiasm: “We are extremely happy to extend our wonderful collaboration with our chief conductor, Jun Märkl, through the summer of 2031. It is a special relationship built on shared artistic ambition, trust, and human connection. Following the many exciting performances and recording projects in recent seasons, we can now embark on the journey ahead and continue our artistic endeavors. Equally exciting is the appointment of Ruth Reinhardt as principal conductor alongside Richard Egarr. After our 2025 tour with Ruth, we felt the need to establish a more regular artistic partnership. She has established herself as a strong voice on the international scene—a conductor with great musical intelligence and an extremely versatile repertoire.”