RO NOW: The Rite of Spring
za 02 mei
|Concertzaal Amare, Den Haag
Antony Hermus, guest conductor and great friend of the Residentie Orkest, returns to The Hague for a spectacular program that explores the boundaries of the symphonic repertoire.


Time & Location
02 mei 2026, 20:30 – 22:30
Concertzaal Amare, Den Haag, Spuiplein 150, 2511 DG Den Haag, Netherlands
About the event
You experience and discover more during RO NOW, where we immerse you—briefly and powerfully—in the most beautiful symphonic music. Presenter Christiaan Kuyvenhoven, together with the orchestra, offers engaging examples and explanations beforehand. This gives you a glimpse into the remarkable compositions we perform. And the concert itself? Music that surprises, moves, and stays with you long after the final note. Afterward, linger in the foyer, where live music, a complimentary drink, and a welcoming atmosphere complete the evening.
Le Sacre du printemps, written for the Ballets Russes, is undoubtedly the most famous composition by Igor Stravinsky—not least because its premiere is known as the greatest scandal in classical music history. With a large orchestra, we let this revolutionary, rhythmically explosive work burst from the stage. It is something you must experience live. The program also features the world premiere of Piano Concerto No. 3 by Willem Jeths, an avant-gardist and…