In "RO NOW: The podcast," we shine the spotlight on our RO NOW concerts. A show full of fun facts for everyone who goes to the concert, or just loves (classical) music! Presenter Christiaan Kuyvenhoven looks ahead to the next concert in the RO NOW series. A series of concerts that will open your ears, broaden your view and deepen your taste.

🎧 In this episode...

• get an exclusive preview of the upcoming concert: 'RO NOW: Shostakovich 6' taking place on Saturday Oct. 11 at 8:30 p.m. at Amare, The Hague.

• you will learn more about the Stalinist regime and how Shostakovich had to navigate between state leave and agony.

• Christiaan speaks with flutist Janneke Groesz and the important role the piccolo plays in Shostakovich's work.