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Sven Arne Tepl on 2025/2026 season

Season 2025/2026 is just around the corner and the Residentie Orkest can't wait. General and artistic director Sven Arne Tepl talks with visible enthusiasm about the orchestra and the promising musical moments ahead.

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Chief conductor Jun Märkl ushers in new musical chapter

When conductor Jun Märkl isn't exploring the Alaskan wilderness in his camper van, you'll find him on the staff of the world's best-known orchestras. This summer he joins as chief conductor of the Residentie Orkest, of which he has been a regular guest conductor since 2021.

Dineke Mulock Houwer-Bunnik passed away

We received the sad news that, after a short illness, Dineke Mulock Houwer - Bunnik (1941-2025) passed away on Friday March 7, 2025. Dineke was vice president of the Residentie Orkest from 2003 to 2013 and was invaluable to the orchestra in that role.

Looking back on International Women's Day

Around International Women's Day (March 8), the Residentie Orkest traditionally joined beautiful activities in the neighborhood with its social programming. This year we went out with two ensembles to three different locations.

Review of Winter and Crocus Concerts

Last weekends were traditionally marked by the Winter and Crocus Concerts. The cooperation between the cultural anchors of The Hague and the Residentie Orkest formed the basis of the program again this year. A retrospective!

Hague Women's Days 2025

On the occasion of The Hague Women's Day 2025 and International Women's Day, TransitionCinema, together with the Residentie Orkest and Alfa Wave, is organizing the screening of the documentary "Knowing the Score" on March 7.

Klaas de Vries eighty years old

Klaas de Vries, one of Holland's greatest composers, turned eighty last summer. AND he has written a major new orchestral work that will be given its world premiere by the Residentie Orkest on March 21, 2025.

Beethoven's 'Egmont' by the Residentie Orkest and The National Theatre

At the Sunday matinee Oct. 27, 2:15 p.m. at Amare , the Residentie Orkest olv Richard Egarr, in a special collaboration with The National Theatre, plays Beethoven's Egmont. Joris Smit is the narrator, the beautifully lyrical voice is by soprano Nikki Treurniet. Also on the program are Beethoven's Overture "Coriolan" and Schumann's Violin Concerto with soloist Tobias Feldmann.

Hello Cello Day

The Cello Biennale and several local partners are organizing the Hello Cello Days in four cities: a musical mini-festival for the whole family with master classes, a children's performance, workshops, trial lessons and instrument builders. The highlight of the Hello Cello Day is the performance of the Hello Cello Orchestra featuring young cellists from the region.

Young composer writes new work for Prinsjesdag

At the request of the States General, Irish composer Franki Dodwell (31) has written a composition especially for the United Assembly at Prinsjesdag. 'Parade' will be performed by the brass quintet of the Residentie Orkest during the King's departure after the speech from the throne.

Sept. 7 - Spotlight Festival

Free previews and great discounts at the Spotlight Festival on Saturday , Sept. 7!

The Residents Academy Closing Concert

On Tuesday July 3, The Residents Academy gave the final concert of this season at Amare.

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