Behind the scenes

Stories

Stories

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.

Read Story

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.

Meet Janneke Groesz

Janneke Groesz (piccolo) has been a member of the Residentie Orkest since 2024. She explains how music played an important role in her life from an early age.

RO NOW: The podcast about Symphonic Waltzes

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! Host Christiaan Kuyvenhoven looks ahead to the next concert in the RO NOW series: Symphonic Waltzes on March 21.

Looking back on Close to Classics 2026

At the end of January, our special series of concerts, Close to Classics, took place once again, giving the audience the opportunity to experience classical music up close.