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Stories

Composer, poet and artist Lera Auerbach

Lera Auerbach is one of the great composers of our time. We spoke to her about her childhood, career and coming to The Hague.

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Our new violinists Pieter van Loenen and Gerard Spronk

In season 22/23 we were pleased to welcome no less than two new violinists: Pieter van Loenen (Associate concertmaster) and Gerard Spronk (Principal second violins).

Roelof Meijer plays Last concert with Residentie Orkest

After an orchestral career of almost forty years, the farewell for Roelof Meijer, our tall double bass player, is imminent. On Sunday June 4, he will play for the last time with the Residentie Orkest in The Hague, coincidentally the concert of his own daughter Roos in pop temple PAARD.

Gijs Kramers on the art of arranging

Gijs Kramers is a well-known and much sought-after arranger. He has made many arrangements for the Residentie Orkest over the years. But what exactly is arranging music? Learn more about it in this video!

Roos Meijer along with the Residentie Orkest in PAARD

On Sunday June 4, the Residentie Orkest will play with the very talented songwriter and musician Roos Meijer in PAARD. We spoke to her during rehearsals and asked, among other things, where her passion for music comes from?

Notes, Beats & Bars is making new music!

After a long time of not seeing each other, our musicians and the rappers from the Hague Hiphop Center got back together for a first jam session for Notes, Beats & Bars. From nothing, to an exciting exchange between rap and classical.

Louise and Diederik van Wassenaer

Young violinist Diederik van Wassenaer joined our orchestra eighteen months ago. His grandmother Louise van Wassenaer, who recently celebrated her 90th birthday, was so proud that she decided to start coming to our concerts every week and join the Friends of the Residentie Orkest (VVRO).

"Fantastic how the worlds of rap and symphony merge"

One of our special projects is Notes, Beats & Bars, a combination between young rappers from The Hague and musicians from the Residentie Orkest. The goal? Musical connection and connection between various cultures in The Hague. The well-known jazz violinist and composer Tim Kliphuis is artistically connected to Notes, Beats & Bars. He talks about what attracts him to Notes, Beats & Bars and what he thinks of the current edition.

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Paagmans Book Tips - Inner Choices

Ahead of "RO NOW: Inner Choices," we asked Fabian Paagman for 5 book tips that teach us more about making choices.

One Minute Symphony

A musical tribute

A special One Minute Symphony sounded on May 26, 2023, musically shaping Mr. Poorter's legacy to the Residentie Orkest .

School performances at the Residentie Orkest

A school performance at the Residentie Orkest is an experience. The most fun performances with the finest symphonic music provide hundreds of smiling faces every time.

The Residents

Hear from The Residents participants themselves!

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