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Music for Peace

On the weekend leading up to the International Day of Peace (September 21), the Residentie Orkest will perform at various venues in The Hague and Leiden. With music that reflects on freedom, hope, loss, and solidarity, the orchestra joins in a weekend centered on peace and justice.

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Thank you for your support!

We’d like to take you on a tour of the highlights of the 25/26 season: projects and moments that were made possible in part thanks to your support.

Review of The Residents in Concert

Last Sunday , May Sunday , Amare festive final performance of The Residents took place in the Amare Concert Hall . During the afternoon, 250 students performed alongside musicians from the Residentie Orkest. A look back!

A Conversation with Leonidas Zhupali, Music Teacher at The Residents

What begins with a tentative first note in the classroom often grows into much more than just a music lesson at The Residents. The Residentie Orkest educational project, supported by Fonds 1818, Residentie Orkest together children from all over The Hague, allowing them to collaborate, perform, and, above all, build self-confidence.

2025 Annual Report: Music Can Do Anything

The Residentie Orkest ’s 2025 annual report Residentie Orkest published. In it, the orchestra looks back on an extraordinary year.

RO & JKC Wind and Percussion Day

This coming Saturday , June Saturday , we’ll be hosting our first event specifically for wind and percussion players!

Music as a bridge in the city

During the Freedom Days on May 4 and 5, 2026, the Residentie Orkest will Residentie Orkest how music can contribute to remembrance, celebration, and connection. Through RO in the city ,” the orchestra RO in the city musicians to various locations throughout The Hague, right in the heart of the city and close to the people.

Sven Arne Tepl on the 2026–2027 season

General and Artistic Director Sven Arne Tepl could talk for hours about the past year—and even longer about what lies ahead. With obvious enthusiasm, he looks forward to the 2026–2027 season and the musical delights we Residentie Orkest expect from the Residentie Orkest .

Tess Merlot on a mini-tour with Residentie Orkest

Following a sold-out concert at PAARD a highly anticipated live album, Tess Merlot and nine top musicians from the Residentie Orkest are continuing Residentie Orkest collaboration in a new, more intimate format on a mini-tour.

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.

Culture Connect connects young professionals

In May 2026, Culture Connect will launch in The Hague, a joint initiative of five cultural institutions in The Hague: Nederlands Dans Theater, Residentie Orkest, PAARD music venue, the Beelden aan Zee museum, and Het Nationale Theater.

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.

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