Orchestra & symphony
One Minute Symphony
Koninklijk Conservatorium (Hogeschool der Kunsten Den Haag), vestiging 's-Gravenhage
About
Composition students at Koninklijk Conservatorium write a One Minute Symphony for Residentie Orkest, inspired by Peace & Rights and Den Haag stories. The premieres are performed in the Concertzaal van Amare.
What to expect
Composition students at Koninklijk Conservatorium write a One Minute Symphony for Residentie Orkest, inspired by Peace & Rights.
Each composition connects to the concert programme and can build on the context, a piece, a chord, a melody or the story behind a work.
Students talk with Den Haag residents, and their personal stories are the starting point for a miniature of exactly one minute.
A few weeks later, Residentie Orkest performs each premiere in the Concertzaal van Amare.
On 2 April 2027, there is also an XL edition, with a new, larger-scale work by a composition student.
- Each work lasts exactly one minute.
- Premieres performed by Residentie Orkest.
- XL edition on 2 April 2027.
Dates
Questions
When does One Minute Symphony start and end?
One Minute Symphony runs Friday, 4 December 2026, 20:15.
Where is One Minute Symphony?
One Minute Symphony takes place at Koninklijk Conservatorium (Hogeschool der Kunsten Den Haag), vestiging 's-Gravenhage, Spuiplein 150, Den Haag.
What is One Minute Symphony?
Composition students at Koninklijk Conservatorium write a One Minute Symphony for Residentie Orkest.
Inspired by Peace & Rights.
Each piece connects to the concert programme.
Students talk with Den Haag residents.
Their stories shape a miniature of exactly one minute.
How do I register?
Use the link for the date you want:
4 December 2026: residentieorkest.nl
2 April 2027: residentieorkest.nl
23 April 2027: residentieorkest.nl
14 May 2027: residentieorkest.nl
21 May 2027: residentieorkest.nl
Is there an XL edition?
Yes. On 2 April 2027 there is an XL edition of One Minute Symphony.
A composition student writes a new, larger-scale work for Residentie Orkest.
How long is each composition?
Each One Minute Symphony is a musical miniature of exactly one minute.
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Getting there
Koninklijk Conservatorium (Hogeschool der Kunsten Den Haag), vestiging 's-Gravenhage, Spuiplein 150, 2511 DG Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, NL
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