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A Look Back at Nikola Meeuwsen Plays Prokofiev

Nikola Meeuwsen of The Hague performed Prokofiev’s virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Hague-based Residentie Orkest. A look back!

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"One Minute Symphony" Brings Two Orchestras Together

What can you convey in sixty seconds? Surprisingly a lot, as the One Minute Symphony has shown for years. This season, the project is taking on an international dimension. The “ Residentie Orkest ” and the Taiwan Philharmonic are exchanging compositions by young composers.

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.

Nikola Meeuwsen (24) won a major music award and is receiving invitations from all over the world: “A bizarre experience”

It’s nothing short of a miracle that Ivo Niehe hasn’t shown up on his doorstep yet. The story of the prodigy Nikola Meeuwsen sounds like the perfect episode of the TV Show. Ever since the 24-year-old from The Hague became the first Dutchman ever to win the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels last year, the world has been at his feet.

Album Release: Orchestral Works by Erwin Schulhoff

With its new album *Menschheit*, Challenge Classics presents a special selection of orchestral works by Erwin Schulhoff, performed by the Residentie Orkest s of The Hague under the direction of Jun Märkl and featuring mezzo-soprano Barbara Kozelj.

A new composition by Max van Platen

The One Minute Symphony has become an integral part of the Residentie Orkest ’s concerts. Composer Max van Platen looks back on this significant milestone in his career and looks ahead to his latest composition.

Notes, Beats & Bars 2026

During a spectacular final concert at Theater De Vaillant, young people from various neighborhoods in The Hague brought their stories, talents, and music together on one stage.

New linocuts by Marije Hage

A new season means not only a year full of concerts but also a new series of unique linocuts. These are presented to the soloist and conductor at the end of each performance. In 26/27 Season , they 26/27 Season by artist Marije Hage.

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Residentie Orkest the Transatlantic Slavery Commemoration

On June 30, the fourth Transatlantic Slavery Commemoration took place in The Hague, organized by the June 30–July 1 Committee of The Hague.

Musical Walk at Duivenvoorde Castle 2026

On June 18, the fourth edition of Club RO’s musical walk took place on the sun-drenched grounds of Duivenvoorde Castle.

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.

Meet Hester van der Vlugt

Violinist Hester van der Vlugt has been a member of the Residentie Orkest since 2024. She explains how making music is all about playing together: moving together, feeling together, and staying connected to the music—and to one another—from start to finish.