From early music to modern chamber music. From ensembles to the finest works for solo instruments. During Radio West's monthly Thursday evening concerts, you will be surprised by a variety of musical styles by students of the Royal Conservatoire. The concerts can also be heard live on Omroep West.

Programme

In Licht in der Nacht, students of the Vocal Studies, Classical Music and National Master Orchestral Conducting departments present a musical-theatrical concert exploring the love story of Alma and Gustav Mahler. Under the baton of renowned conductor Jac van Steen, and with arrangements by Jan Willem Nelleke, vocal students and a chamber ensemble give voice to a journey of longing, conflict and connection. Songs by both Alma and Gustav Mahler form the emotional core of the programme. This special collaboration offers students the chance to delve deeply into musical storytelling, expression and ensemble performance. A moving performance where music and narrative merge.

Programme:
Gustav Mahler
Alma Mahler
And contemporaries

Jac van Steen, conductor
Jan Willem Nelleke, arrangements

This is a repetition of the event 'Licht in der Nacht' that takes place november 15th.

The guitar class of the Classical Music Department will present a varied programme of solo works and ensemble pieces focusing on the warm timbres and rhythms of the guitar. Accompanied by their teachers, these young musicians will show how tradition and innovation complement each other in the repertoire.

This project is in collaboration with the students from the Art of Sound department.

Programme:

“NATURE”

L. Janaček (1854-1928) The Barn Owl has not Flown Away

Guitar Duo

Mikołaj Kościelak,

Nacho Cuadrado

T. Eastwood (1922-1999) Uirapurú

Carlos Augusto - guitar

Ana Fernandes – flute

P. Houghton (1954-2017) White Opal (from “Opals”)

Guitar Quartet

Monica Torti, Alexandra Myrodia, Nikos Arvanitis, Andreas Fosshaug

A. Piazzolla (1921-1992) Invierno Porteño

Guitar Quartet

Pawel Konieczny, Marco Tencati, Alf Marius Kjarrås, Filip Mišković

L. Brouwer (*1939) Cuban Landscape with Rain

Guitar Ensemble

Oliwia Lis, Helena Mulder, Rui Nogueira Da Silva Sousa, Igor

Basta, Giulio Mucci, Leander van Damme,

Joaquim Lemos de Brito, Manuel Macedo

Conductor : Martin van Hees

Be surprised by the versatility of the harp at this concert by students of the Classical Music Department. The harp class will present a programme exploring the limits of the instrument: from timeless classics to contemporary works. A unique opportunity to experience up close the talent of the new generation of harpists.

This project is in collaboration with the students from the Art of Sound department.

Details

Date

Thu 20 November 2025 19.00 - 19.45

Location

Conservatoriumzaal Amare, Den Haag

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Entrance fee

Free admission

Date

Thu 4 December 2025 19.00 - 20.00

Location

Conservatoriumzaal Amare, Den Haag

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Entrance fee

Free admission

Date

Thu 16 April 2026 19.00 - 20.00

Location

Conservatoriumzaal Amare, Den Haag

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Entrance fee

Free admission