Magnificent classics for everyone: Sinfonia Rotterdam’s 2025/2026 Season

Are you ready to immerse yourself in the world of classical music? The orchestra Sinfonia Rotterdam is thrilled to announce its 2025/2026 season, packed with timeless classics like Beethoven’s two best-known symphonies and surprising programmes with world music and living composers. To add to the excitement, world-renowned soloists like cellist Harriet Krijgh and soprano Pretty Yende are welcomed this season. 

Get your season pass this spring

You can enjoy Sinfonia Rotterdam in the great concert halls of de Doelen and the World Museum in Rotterdam, as well as Amare, the Kloosterkerk and Diligenta in The Hague. The orchestra is led by passionate conductor and artistic director, Conrad van Alphen, whose love for his orchestra and music is felt through and through.

Whether you’re a lifelong classical music enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this season promises something for everyone. And for the vibrant community of expats in Rotterdam and The Hague, there’s no better way to feel connected to the city’s cultural heartbeat than by securing your season pass today!

Why choose a season pass?

A season pass is your golden ticket to the best seats in the house, saving money, and the convenience of planning your cultural calendar in advance. Here’s why you shouldn’t miss out:  

1. Unbeatable value: Save up to 20 percent compared to buying individual tickets.  
2. Priority access: Be the first to reserve seats for the most sought-after performances, before single concert tickets go on sale in April. 
3. Flexibility: You can choose from a variety of dates in the package and you can combine concerts in Rotterdam and The Hague.
4. Thrilling anticipation: By booking a whole season in advance, you have the advantage of being able to look forward to a whole season of music that awaits you.

Highlights of the 2025/2026 season  

This season, Sinfonia Rotterdam takes you on a musical journey like no other. Each concert has a distinctive emotion attached, offering an experience that lasts throughout the whole season.

Here are the highlights:  

• Opening night: Enjoy boundless love and passion in Prokoviev’s Romeo and Juliet, with cellist Harriet Krijgh enchanting listeners during Saint-Saëns’s Cello Concerto and soprano Jeannette van Schaik during parts of Wagner’s opera Tristan and Isolde.
• Unforgettable Christmas concert: Marvel at Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, including its Ode to Joy with an entire choir singing the iconic vocal part of the masterpiece.
• Soul of the Silk Road: Savour their entire Turkish programme, featuring guest conductor Murat Cem Orhan and pianist Can Çakmur. Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol is the multi-talented composer and instrumentalist of the concert who performs and sings during the performance of his own work A Gentleman Of Istanbul.
• Beethoven’s Fifth: Sinfonia Rotterdam performs the most famous symphony of all time in collaboration with internship players from the conservatories of Codarts Rotterdam and the Royal Conservatory of The Hague.
• Mozart Party: Rejoice in the breathtaking grand finale of the season with star soprano Pretty Yende, who already stole hearts all over the world when she performed during the reopening of the Notre Dame. She now sings astounding arias by Mozart and educates rising stars from the International Vocal Competition during an exclusive masterclass and concert.

Photo: Sandra Uittenboogaard

Tailored for expats in Rotterdam and The Hague 

As an expat, immersing yourself in the cultural scene is one of the best ways to feel at home in the dynamic cities of Rotterdam and The Hague. Sinfonia Rotterdam is proud to be a cornerstone of both cities’ artistic identity, and they warmly invite you to join them for this extraordinary season.

With performances held at the iconic De Doelen concert hall, the lovely and warm ballroom of the World Museum in Rotterdam, and the vast Concert Hall of Amare, as well as the monumental Kloosterkerk and Diligentia in The Hague, you’ll not only enjoy world-class music but also bask in an amazing variety of classical music experiences not readily found elsewhere.

Something exceptional about Sinfonia Rotterdam concerts is the way you are treated as a guest. With your ticket, a free drink is always included. In The Hague, Sinfonia Rotterdam even makes the effort to offer a matching glass of wine to the music you hear, as part of the Classics & Wine series.

What’s more, there are no price zones, so you choose where you want to sit and pay the same for every seat. After the concert, an ensemble of the orchestra plays background music and the musicians, conductor and soloist walk around to talk to the visitors while they enjoy their complimentary drink.

How to secure your season pass  

Don’t wait - season passes are in high demand and selling fast! Visit the Sinfonia Rotterdam website to explore the programme and secure your pass today. Their team is also available to assist you in English, ensuring a seamless booking experience. If you’re under the age of 27, you’re in luck: Sinfonia Rotterdam offers more than 50 percent off season passes for its young audience members. This is an offer you simply cannot refuse!

Prices

• Season pass - 5 concerts: 165 euros for adults aged 27 and over / 75 euros for young people aged 26 and younger
• Single ticket - 1 concert: 38 euros for adults aged 27 and over / 16 euros for young people aged 26 and younger
• Book now!

Join Sinfonia Rotterdam for a season to remember  

The 2025/2026 season is more than just a series of concerts - it’s an invitation to be part of a community that celebrates the power of music. Whether you’re looking for a night of inspiration, a shared experience with friends, or a way to connect with the cultural fabric of the city, Sinfonia Rotterdam has you covered.  

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable journey. Get your season pass now and let the music move you!