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Beethoven's Pastoral: Music as a Place to Catch Your Breath

On April 24, 2026, the Residentie Orkest will perform Residentie Orkest Pastoral Symphony. Violinist Gerard Spronk shares his personal connection to this beautiful work—a symphony inspired by nature.

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A Look Back at Chopin & Sibelius

A weekend featuring two nearly sold-out concerts at Amare! Pianist Nelson Goerner returned to The Hague to perform Chopin’s lyrical Piano Concerto No. 2, followed by Sibelius’s powerful Symphony No. 1, conducted by Elena Schwarz. Concerts brimming with poetry and symphonic intensity.

Looking back on The Hague Women's Days

Last Saturday , March Saturday , was all about women's rights, art, and inspiring stories—with two special programs that made a deep impression.

RO NOW: The stories behind Symphonic Waltzes

What do whipped cream and the waltz have in common? And how did Richard Strauss celebrate his 60th birthday? You'll find out in our concert RO NOW: Symphonic Waltzes. Host Christiaan Kuyvenhoven will tell you all about it!

One Minute Symphony

One Minute Symphony - Paul Schmidt

What does a blurry image sound like? Paul Schmidt translated Japanese photographic aesthetics into an intriguing One Minute Symphony, which will have its world premiere on Friday , March Friday .

Looking back on Blaudzun

Last weekend, PAARD musical worlds collided at PAARD : the Residentie Orkest singer-songwriter Blaudzun.

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.

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.