Programme 

Boris Godunov

Modest Moessorgski, De Nationale Opera

Gripping interpretation of large-scale choral opera by composer Modest Mussorgsky.

The Anatomy of the Orchestra - Drone Refractions

Paraorchestra

The Paraorchestra performs in the Netherlands for the first time, playing music by Rylan Gleave, Pauline Oliveros and Arvo Pärt. A dynamic, immersive concert where the audience can mingle with the musicians.

Opera in the park: Boris Godunov

Modest Moessorgski, De Nationale Opera

A beloved tradition of the Holland Festival: open-air opera! On June 22, you can enjoy Boris Godunov for free in Park Frankendael.

Ring of Our Time

World Opera Lab, Miranda Lakerveld, Balaan Tumaan ensemble, Sanjat Band, Oworonshoki performers, Colectivo Sujuy Ja’

Forty artists from Nigeria, Iraq, Indonesia, Mexico and Northern Europe joining forces to create a new opera. An epic, ecological tale for our age, in which myths, rituals and music from five different civilizations meet. 

In C

Sasha Waltz, Het Nationale Ballet

Dance performance set to Terry Riley’s legendary minimalist composition In C, in which the individual dancer’s creative freedom must relate to the group.

Introduction: ROHTKO

Marian Donner

Introduction on ROHTKO by writer Marian Donner.

ROHTKO

Łukasz Twarkowski, Anka Herbut, Dailes Theatre Latvia

Spectacular theatre piece in which audio-visual arts come together. With actors from Latvia, Poland and China, it explores the value of art and authenticity through a forged Rothko painting.

Star Returning

Lemi Ponifasio

With breathtaking vocals and deep symbolism, the performance powerfully and poetically showcases the rituals and traditions of the Chinese Yi people. This performance is taking place in The Hague.

The Seasons

Het Nationale Theater, Eric de Vroedt

Ali Smith’s novel series Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer is brought to life in a seven-hour theatrical marathon. The characters’ lives become intertwined when they meet each other, right across time.