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Chief conductor Anja Bihlmaier on season 21/22

Anja Bihlmaier talks about her first season as chief conductor of the Residentie Orkest.

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Mozart's Die Zauberflöte with the Dutch National Opera Academy

Mozart's Die Zauberflöte is one of the most popular operas ever written. Residentie Orkest The Hague and singers from the Dutch National Opera Academy stage this opera from July 5-9 at Amare. What makes the story of Tamino and Pamina, Papageno, the Queen of the Night and Sarastro so interesting?

Track release Notes, beats & bars

The track "It's not that" by Notes, beats & bars is out now! Notes, beats & bars is part of Symphony 2030, the social programming of the Residentie Orkest.

One Minute Symphony

Tilen Lebar takes inspiration from the waste transfer station on Uitenhagestraat.

And writes a 1-minute symphony about this.

Crystal-clear piano playing and expressive pedals

In Austria, she is praised for her Mozart interpretations, and pianist Yeol Eum Son does not go unnoticed outside the country either. The South Korean has not often been heard in the Netherlands, but that is about to change now that she is artist in residence at the Residentie Orkest. 'After many short-lived relationships, I am happy to enter into this long-term commitment.'

Retrospective Verdi's Requiem

Missed Verdi's Requiem by the Residentie Orkest with chief conductor Anja Bihlmaier? Listen back here!

Violinist Baiba Skride on Beethoven's Violin Concerto

Since Baiba Skride won the Queen Elisabeth Competition in 2001, the Latvian violinist has played on all major music stages. In season 2019/2020 she was artist in residence of the Residentie Orkest but due to the worldwide corona pandemic not all concerts could take place. She is therefore very much looking forward to Beethoven's Violin Concerto next May 14.

One Minute Symphony

Wilson Leywantono draws inspiration from the Beethoven year.

And writes a 1-minute symphony about this.

A day in the life of artist in residence Simone Lamsma

What is it like to live as a violinist? How do you prepare for a concert and experience performing live?

Bach and his passion

"The St. Matthew Passion is about man in all his facets, and Bach knows how to express human emotions such as unconditional love, betrayal, sorrow and self-sacrifice in an unparalleled way." - Peter Dijkstra

Musical constructions as a source of self-reflection

Concert series for season 2022/2023 are on sale! Artistic director Sven Arne Tepl: 'Our repertoire is a reflection of how we relate to the world and each other.'

'Aikido is not about performance, but about what it does to you'

Listening to Bruckner's Ninth Symphony requires your full attention. Chief conductor Anja Bihlmaier engages in conversation with aikido-sensei Francisca van Leeuwen. They discuss discipline, energy and making connections.

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