Experience the power of untamed music!
On February 19, the Netherlands Student Orchestra (NSO) takes over De Doelen in Rotterdam with the fiery sounds of Ravel and Prokofiev. Ninety students from all over the country put their textbooks aside for one night of pure energy, passion, and breathtaking music – featuring star violinist Noa Wildschut.
- Date
- Thursday 19 Feb 2026, 20:15 - 22:45
- Type
- Performance
- Spoken Language
- English
- Location
De Doelen, Schouwburgplein 50, Rotterdam
On February 19, the Netherlands Student Orchestra will perform at De Doelen in Rotterdam, one of the last concerts of their month-long tour! This national project orchestra brings together ambitious young students who, in addition to their studies, perform classical music at the highest level. Ninety talented students put their textbooks aside for a month to make music at the highest level.
Under the baton of conductor Arjan Tien, they will shine alongside violinist Noa Wildschut in Sergei Prokofiev's Second Violin Concerto. The brand-new composition by emerging composer Arjan Linker is bursting with energy and showcases the power of today's young composers.
As its main work, the orchestra will play two suites from Maurice Ravel's masterpiece ‘Daphnis et Chloé’ – grand, enchanting, and compelling.
This year's tour theme is ‘Untamed’: a month full of passion, energy, and unprecedented musical freedom!
Always wanted to experience a classical concert at De Doelen? Now's your chance! Let yourself be carried away by untamed music of the highest quality for an evening. The NSO, the Netherlands' top student orchestra for almost 75 years, plays concerts for and by students—you won't want to miss this!
Program Dutch Student Orchestra 2026
Maurice Ravel – Suites No. 1 & 2 Daphnis et Chloé
Sergei Prokofiev – Violin Concerto No. 2
Arjan Linker – Durga-Puriya Sonata
Dutch Student Orchestra 2026:
Conductor: Arjan Tien
Soloist (violinist): Noa Wildschut
Commissioned composer: Arjan Linker
More information about the NSO:
The Netherlands Student Orchestra (NSO) is a project orchestra that is filled with music students every year. In February, they take a month off from their studies to participate in the orchestra and focus entirely on making classical music. The string players, woodwind players, brass players, and percussionists form the best amateur orchestra in the Netherlands, with around 90 participants each year! After an intensive rehearsal period, 13 concerts are given at home and abroad.
More information about the Netherlands Student Orchestra can also be found at www.nso.nl and social media:
Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook
- More information
Date: Saturday 24 February
Time: 20.15
Location: De Doelen, Schouwburgplein 50, RotterdamTickets for EUR students and staff only:
Students EUR: €7,50
Employees EUR: €12,50Other visitors can buy tickets at De Doelen!
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