"From sparkling lights to dark shadows, from warm feelings to cold loneliness. From first winters in a new country to cherished memories of winters past." - Winter Dreams
The Residentie Orkest aims to connect all residents of The Hague with music, fostering inspiration and community. With the Symphony 2030 project ‘Winter Dreams’, the orchestra engages various neighborhoods by inviting residents to share their winter stories and memories amidst the music. This project aligns with the orchestra's programming, as they will be performing Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1 ‘Winter Dreams’ in the Concert Hall of Amare (concerts on December 20 and 22). This symphony uses winter as a metaphor for life, filled with contrasts ranging from sparkling lights to dark shadows, and warm feelings to cold solitude. The winter theme serves as a foundation for the winter stories told by residents from different neighborhoods in The Hague, accompanied by Haags Verhaal. An ensemble from the Residentie Orkest will play several wintry pieces by Tchaikovsky and others.
Partners
Haags Verhaal, Vadercentrum Adam, Participatiekeuken Moerwijk, Stichting Lichtpuntjes van Mariahoeve, Bibliotheek Den Haag, Taal aan Zee, Symphonie 2030 (Residentie Orkest).
Celebration of the Longest Night
Winter Dreams is part of an evening filled with warm winter programming, as they together celebrate the Longest Night on Friday, December 20. Across the globe, people celebrate this night in various cultures with unique traditions and rituals. This celebration is a time to look forward and a means for people to draw hope from the return of light and the birth of the sun. Darkness recedes and the sun gains strength, with central themes of hope and renewal. The Central Library presents an evening where people come together to share stories and where poetry comes to life.