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A Look Back at The Hague Children's Music Day

On Saturday , March Saturday , the Atrium Den Haag was all about music during the third edition of The Hague Children’s Music Day.

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Looking back on The Hague Women's Days

Last Saturday , March Saturday , was all about women's rights, art, and inspiring stories—with two special programs that made a deep impression.

World premiere Theory of Flames

On March 6, 2026, Michel van der Aa's new opera Theory of Flames will have its world premiere at the Dutch National Opera. The composer himself explains what the opera is about and what it demands of the Residentie Orkest.

Beethoven's Pastoral: Music as a Place to Catch Your Breath

On April 24, 2026, the Residentie Orkest will perform Residentie Orkest Pastoral Symphony. Violinist Gerard Spronk shares his personal connection to this beautiful work—a symphony inspired by nature.

The Hague Women's Days 2026

From March 1 to 8, during International Women's Week, the Residentie Orkest will Residentie Orkest on the emancipation and position of women around the world. Together with various social partners, the orchestra is organizing three musical events that focus on the role of women.

Residentie Orkest The Hague Children's Music Day

On Saturday , March Saturday , the Atrium Den Haag will be all about music! Discover everything related to music in The Hague for children at the third edition of The Hague Children's Music Day.

The Residents on Symphonic Queen for War Child

On March 28, the World Forum Theater will host a festive benefit concert for War Child, featuring young talent and experienced musicians sharing the stage. The City Orchestra and The Residents' Academy will participate in this inspiring family matinee.

Carice van Houten is a special guest

During the weekend of January 16-18, 2026, the Residentie Orkest will welcome Residentie Orkest special guest during the concert with singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright: actress and singer Carice van Houten. She will play a unique role in the concerts in The Hague, Utrecht, and Eindhoven.

Round of Instruments 2025

The Rondje Instrumenten took place at the end of October; the festive kick off of Discover the Orchestra for the classes starting the curriculum this school year.

David Blackmon new chairman of supervisory board Residentie Orkest

David Blackmon of The Hague is the new chairman of the Residentie Orkest's supervisory board.

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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