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In conversation with two generations of Residentie Orkest harpists

Playing the harp in an orchestra: a versatile but also demanding task. Mathilde Wauters and Štefica Žužek know all about it. Whereas Wauters has been the Residentie Orkest 's current harpist since 2022, former harpist Žužek took early retirement in 2000 after 34 years. In a double interview, they reflect on their love for the harp as well as the orchestra.

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One Minute Symphony

One Minute Symphony - Carlotta of Schwartzenberg

What happens when a composer merges two characteristics of a concerto into a One Minute Symphony? Composition student Carlotta van Schwartzenberg took up this challenge. The premiere will be heard at Amare on Friday Nov. 28.

Review of Walton & Beethoven

Last weekend we two were treated to the imperial splendor of Beethoven's Emperor Concert with pianist Lucas Jussen and Walton's rarely performed First Symphony. A retrospective!

Looking back on cold days, warm hearts

On Thursday Nov. 13, the first meeting of Cold Days, Warm Hearts took place at the Father Center Adam. A retrospective!

Round of Instruments 2025

The Rondje Instrumenten took place at the end of October; the festive kick off of Discover the Orchestra for the classes starting the curriculum this school year.

New podcast on fired Jewish musicians from the Residentie Orkest

Het ontslag van de concertmeester: a podcast diptych about Sam Swaap, the concertmaster of the Residentie Orkest who was fired by order of the Nazis in 1941, can now be heard in the podcast series Muziek tot Leven from KRO-NCRV and NPO klassiek.

Podcast diptych 'The dismissal of the concertmaster'

The dismissal of the concertmaster: a podcast diptych about Sam Swaap, the concertmaster of the Residentie Orkest who was dismissed by order of the Nazis in 1941, can now be heard in the podcast series "Music to Life" by KRO-NCRV and NPO classical.

Review of Shostakovich & Brahms

An evening of accomplished compositions in the Nieuwe Kerk. The very best chamber music by Shostakovich and Brahms, performed by an extraordinary selection of strings. A retrospective.

David Blackmon new chairman of supervisory board Residentie Orkest

David Blackmon of The Hague is the new chairman of the Residentie Orkest's supervisory board.

One Minute Symphony

One Minute Symphony - Tanishq Bhat

What happens when a composer gives space to his inner child and writes a mini-overture? Composition student Tanishq Bhat took up this challenge. On Friday Nov. 7, the premiere will be heard at Amare.

Musical appreciation for Hague Caregivers

The Hague has over 160,000 informal caregivers who care for their loved ones with love and commitment. During the Haagse Mantelzorg Driedaagse, from November 6 to 8, 2025, we will put The Hague's informal caregivers in the spotlight as a token of appreciation for their efforts.

Cold days, warm hearts

What does it mean to be there for another person? Or that someone is there for you? In some special musical gatherings in different neighborhoods in The Hague, together we will explore stories of humanity.