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Conductor Richard Egarr on the St. Matthew Passion

According to our regular guest conductor Richard Egarr, you just have to go to the St. Matthew Passion. "Immerse yourself in the tremendous emotional quality of it, let the music do its job and let your emotions go!"

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Ringing in a new musical chapter with Chief Conductor Jun Märkl

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.

Performance Notes, Beats & Bars at Hague Children's Music Day

Saturday Saturday April 5, marked the debut performance of the fourth edition of Notes, Beats & Bars at the Hague Children's Music Day at the Atrium Cityhall. Musicians from the Residentie Orkest performed with rappers from the Hague Hiphop Center H3C.

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.

Artist in residence Bomsori Kim: 'Music is my way of making a positive difference'

In 2023, South Korean violinist Bomsori Kim made her debut with the Residentie Orkest in The Hague and the Amsterdam Concertgebouw. The musical click was so strong that she was almost immediately invited as artist in residence for the 2025-2026 season. 'It went completely naturally, we felt each other musically flawlessly.'

Artist-in-residence Stefan Jackiw

For violinist Stefan Jackiw (b. 1985), the invitation was a no-brainer: next season, he will be artist-in-residence with the Residentie Orkest. The internationally acclaimed American soloist is settling in The Hague with his favorite music on the program and running shoes in his suitcase. He’s ready to explore the city and further deepen his relationship with the orchestra.

Review of RO NOW: Brahms 1

Last weekend, the Residentie Orkest played Brahms' majestic First Symphony, conducted by regular guest conductor and future chief conductor Jun Märkl - a review!

Review of Spectacular Symphonic

A world premiere for The Hague! Klaas de Vries wrote the monumental orchestral work "Cada Instante" for the Residentie Orkest , which sounded for the first time in Amare on Friday March 21. A retrospective!

Alto-hoist Alexander van Eerdewijk

As of 2024, the Residentie Orkest has a new alto oboist: Alexander van Eerdewijk. "I really like the role the cor anglais plays in the orchestra. It's a very warm and expressive sound!"

One Minute Symphony

One Minute Symphony - Hugo Fejgielman Garcia

On March 28, we will play Hugo Fejgielman Garcia's One Minute Symphony. He will tell more about his work himself.

RO NOW: The podcast about Brahms 1

In 'RO NOW: The podcast' we turn the spotlight on our RO NOW concerts. A show full of fun facts for everyone who goes to the concert, or just loves (classical) music! host Christiaan Kuyvenhoven looks ahead to the next concert in the RO NOW series: Brahms 1 on March 29.

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.