Residentie Orkest
The Residentie Orchestra The Hague, one of the most innovative orchestras in The Netherlands, is proving more than ever before the importance of symphonic music for a large and wide audience, even in the 21st century. The orchestra is based in Amare, the new educational and cultural complex in the heart of The Hague. In addition to the symphonic canon, the orchestra also performs new work and cross-over programmes. The orchestra can be heard in the major concert halls in The Netherlands and at a range of foreign venues. During its rich history, the orchestra has been led by a series of chief conductors including Hans Vonk, Yevgeny Svetlanov, Jaap van Zweden, Neeme Järvi and Nicholas Collon.
Anja Bihlmaier is the current chief conductor and Richard Egarr and Jun Märkl are the orchestra's regular guest conductors. Starting with the 2025/2026 season, Jun Märkl will take on the role of chief conductor.
The Residentie Orchestra maintains a prominent presence in the city, playing open air concerts and providing educational projects at innumerable schools. The orchestra has an established involvement in such important events as the annual Troonrede, or King's Speech Day. The orchestra also celebrates major public holidays alongside the population of The Hague and surrounding area, with concerts at Chistmas, New Year, King's Day, Prince's Day and Diwali. Collaborations with local and national partners such as the Dutch National Theatre, Festival Classique, Paard, Dutch National Opera, the Dutch National Opera Academy and the AvroTros and NTR broadcast series are just as important.
The orchestra works alongside numerous partners in the city on social activities with and for the community.
The Residentie Orchestra's ambitions are epitomised by its educational policy. Every year, more than 30,000 school pupils get involved in the educational projects, placing the Residentie Orchestra at the forefront of musical education in The Hague. The Orchestra has developed an educational and social programme for all ages, providing a major contribution to social cohesion in its home city.
Anja Bihlmaier is the current chief conductor and Richard Egarr and Jun Märkl are the orchestra's regular guest conductors. Starting with the 2025/2026 season, Jun Märkl will take on the role of chief conductor.
The Residentie Orchestra maintains a prominent presence in the city, playing open air concerts and providing educational projects at innumerable schools. The orchestra has an established involvement in such important events as the annual Troonrede, or King's Speech Day. The orchestra also celebrates major public holidays alongside the population of The Hague and surrounding area, with concerts at Chistmas, New Year, King's Day, Prince's Day and Diwali. Collaborations with local and national partners such as the Dutch National Theatre, Festival Classique, Paard, Dutch National Opera, the Dutch National Opera Academy and the AvroTros and NTR broadcast series are just as important.
The orchestra works alongside numerous partners in the city on social activities with and for the community.
The Residentie Orchestra's ambitions are epitomised by its educational policy. Every year, more than 30,000 school pupils get involved in the educational projects, placing the Residentie Orchestra at the forefront of musical education in The Hague. The Orchestra has developed an educational and social programme for all ages, providing a major contribution to social cohesion in its home city.