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Looking back on Rufus Wainwright & Residentie Orkest

Together with Rufus Wainwright, the Residentie Orkest how pop and classical music can reinforce each other. Grand orchestral sounds, intimate songs, and Wainwright's unmistakable flair resulted in concerts full of emotion, humor, and theatrical beauty.

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Looking back on the Sing-Along Messiah in The Hague

In December 2025, the Residentie Orkest organized the Hague Sing-Along Messiah Residentie Orkest the first time, a new community project in The Hague. With more than three hundred singers!

Looking back on the New Year's Concert 2026

Last Saturday , the Residentie Orkest Saturday in Residentie Orkest new year with a festive New Year's concert featuring celebratory music by Poulenc, Berlioz, Bizet, and others. A look back!

Stories that warm the heart

On Wednesday evening, January 21, the doors of the permanent winter shelter in the former Red Cross hospital will open for a special evening full of stories and music.

One Minute Symphony

One Minute Symphony XL - Thijmen Krijgsman

A special One Minute Symphony for the special Close to Classics concerts. Inspiration for this came from a conversation between composition student Thijmen Krijgsman and conductor Chloe Rooke. You can hear how that encounter was translated into notes on January 24 and 25 at Amare.

Looking back on Christmas in the Nieuwe Kerk

On Sunday , December Sunday , the Nieuwe Kerk was Nieuwe Kerk too small to accommodate all those interested. Two sold-out concerts filled with warm sounds during Christmas in the Nieuwe Kerk. A look back!

Looking back on Handels Messiah

With Handels Messiah, the Residentie Orkest gave an atmospheric start to what feels like the beginning of a new December tradition Residentie Orkest December 20. A look back!

Make Kimchi with Bomsori

As we head into winter, we would like to take you to a place other than the Concert Hall. Our artist in residence Bomsori Kim and our violist Jieun Kim made kimchi together: part of a centuries-old Korean tradition.

Cold days, warm hearts – music and stories about humanity

At a time when society is often characterized by polarization and hardening, the Cold Days, Warm Hearts project seeks to find the power of connection. The Residentie Orkest Haags Verhaal bring music and stories together in neighborhoods in The Hague, with humanity as the central theme.

From classroom to Concert Hall: a week filled with Christmas sounds

Last week, The Hague was all about music, socializing, and Christmas sounds. Christmas concerts originating from The Residents' music projects could be heard at various locations throughout the city.

Cato Went plays Last with Residentie Orkest

On December 20, violinist Cato Went will play her Last with the Residentie Orkest. After decades of seeing the orchestra change, she looks back on a musical life that began less naturally than you might think. About doubts, Brahms, Svetlanov, and the warmth of the orchestra.

Looking back on Mahler 1

A classic alongside rediscovered repertoire: last weekend, the Residentie Orkest Mahler's First Symphony alongside work by the forgotten Jewish composer Schulhoff. A look back!