A weekend filled with virtuosity, romance, and symphonic grandeur. Last Friday and Sunday , the Residentie Orkest performed two monumental masterpieces at Amare, featuring violinist Stefan Jackiw and principal conductor Jun Märkl.

Amare ’s program last weekend was all about the grandeur of orchestral sound. Artist-in-residence Stefan Jackiw performed the solo part in Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, a work full of passion, lyrical melodies, and breathtaking virtuosity. It’s a remarkable showcase for the violin, in which the soloist and orchestra constantly complement and challenge one another. His encore, Bach’s Sarabande from Violin Partita No. 1, was also phenomenal.

Next, the stage belonged to the entire Residentie Orkest. Under the baton of principal conductor Jun Märkl, Strauss’s monumental *Ein Heldenleben* came to life. From powerful orchestral passages to moments of tranquility, with a special role for the violin solos performed by concertmaster Wouter Vossen.

Take a moment to savor these beautiful photos, taken by Simon van Boxtel.