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World premiere Theory of Flames

On March 6, 2026, Michel van der Aa's new opera Theory of Flames will have its world premiere at the Dutch National Opera. The composer himself explains what the opera is about and what it demands of the Residentie Orkest.

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The Hague Women's Days 2026

From March 1 to 8, during International Women's Week, the Residentie Orkest will Residentie Orkest on the emancipation and position of women around the world. Together with various social partners, the orchestra is organizing three musical events that focus on the role of women.

Residentie Orkest The Hague Children's Music Day

On Saturday , March Saturday , the Atrium Den Haag will be all about music! Discover everything related to music in The Hague for children at the third edition of The Hague Children's Music Day.

The Residents on Symphonic Queen for War Child

On March 28, the World Forum Theater will host a festive benefit concert for War Child, featuring young talent and experienced musicians sharing the stage. The City Orchestra and The Residents' Academy will participate in this inspiring family matinee.

Behind the scenes at the Haags Matrozenkoor

The Residentie Orkest has been collaborating in Bach's St. Matthew Passion with the Hague Matrozen Choir since 1935. We took a look behind the scenes at one of the preparatory rehearsals.

From debate to action in Transvaal and the Schilderswijk

With music from the Residentie Orkest rappers from the neighborhood, Juliana Plaza was not only a place for discussion during the party leader debate, but also a place for bringing people together. Transvaal and the Schilderswijk spoke for themselves.

Winter concert at Muzee

At the beginning of February, a special concert took place in the Scheveningenzaal at Muzee. Professionals from the Residentie Orkest young amateurs treated the audience to a varied program.

Looking back on Smetana & Schulhoff

Last weekend, the Residentie Orkest performed Residentie Orkest works by Schulhoff and meandering sounds by Smetana. It was a concert that allowed you to drift off into a dream while keeping you awake.

Residentie Orkest the Dutch Violin Competition 2026

On Saturday , January Saturday , the Residentie Orkest accompanied Residentie Orkest three finalists of the Oskar Back Prize 2026.

Looking back on Sunday morning concert: Mendelssohn & Ravel

Last weekend, Ukrainian pianist Anna Fedorova performed Ravel's colorful Piano Concerto in G, and Otto Tausk conducted Mendelssohn's First Symphony. A look back!

RO NOW: The podcast about Le Sacre du printemps

In ‘RO NOW: The podcast’, we shine the spotlight on our RO NOW concerts. A show full of fun facts for anyone who attends the concert or simply loves (classical) music! Presenter Christiaan Kuyvenhoven looks ahead to the next concert in the RO NOW series: Le Sacre du printemps on May 2.

What does homeland mean to chief conductor Jun Märkl?

What does 'fatherland' actually mean? Is it the place you come from, or the place you feel connected to? Our chief conductor Jun Märkl talks about it.