Editions

13 Nov 2021

edition 62

Edition 62

The world premiere of the long-awaited opera by composer Meriç Artaç, which concludes her artist-in-residence at Dag in de Branding. All the characters she's introduced to the public over the past two years meet as they wait together for the mysterious Mr.Z. Will he show up? This edition also includes, among other things, a collaboration in The Hague between the…

18/19 Sep 2021

edition 61

Dag in de Branding x Rewire

Following the successful collaboration in 2019, Festival Dag in de Branding is once again teaming up with The Hague’s Rewire Festival. Both festivals stand for musical adventure and experimentation at the intersection of composition, improvisation, electronic and video. Dag in de Branding focuses on music composed music in Netherlands, Rewire focuses on the international avant-garde.

9 Jun 2021

edition 60

Edition 60

Art is at its finest when it offers its viewers or listeners a chance to experience something new – whether it’s a fresh train of thought, new imagery or a new way of listening. In this edition of Festival Dag in de Branding, different generations of composers present a fresh perspective on old and familiar aspects of music. Unfortunately it…

10 Apr 2021

edition 59

Rage d’Amours

Unfortunately, due to the Corona measures, we've had to decide to postpone the planned program with Rewire to September 2021. Instead, on April 10, we will take you back to one of the favorites from our festival archive: the opera Rage d 'Amours by Rob Zuidam, performed by the Residentie Orkest in 2010. You can watch the video of that…

12/16 Dec 2020

edition 58

Edition 58

Composer Yannis Kyriakides receives the Johan Wagenaar Award 2020 today. The only lifetime achievement award for a composer in the Netherlands, the Johan Wagenaar Award is presented once every four years by the municipality of The Hague. On this festive day, compositions by Kyriakides are played in several locations across the city. On Wednesday evening 16 December, the concerts will…

24/25 Oct 2020

edition 57

Edition 57

Due to the new Corona measures, the concert of the Residentie Orkest on Sunday 25 October has unfortunately been canceled. The concerts on October 24 will take place for a maximum of 30 visitors. On Sunday, October 25, we will conclude with an exclusive online program. The theme of the 57th edition of Dag in de Branding is the music…

6 Jun 2020

edition 56

Edition 56

A festival theme that was conceived long before the corona crisis. Abandoned places in the (urban) landscape that appeal to the imagination of artists. Now that we are confronted with deserted stages and concert halls - abandoned because a deadly virus is haunting - this theme takes on a whole new meaning. On June 6 we present our programme online…

7 Mar 2020

edition 55

Edition 55

The Nederlands Blazers Ensemble opens this day with The Unknown Chaplin, with music by Micha Hamel, Reza Namavar, Oene van Geel and others. The New European Ensemble plays a portrait of the Icelandic composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir both on Saturday and Sunday. Composer Meriç Artaç presents the new work Zizos performed by Catchpenny Ensemble.

14 Dec 2019

edition 54

Edition 54

Meriç Artaç, who is artist in residence at Festival Dag in de Branding this year, is a composer whose work maintains a direct relation with what’s happening in the world around her. In this edition she again confronts her audience with key current topics. She takes us along the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote in our country, asks…

12 Oct 2019

edition 53

Edition 53

During the next two years, composer Meriç Artaç will be artist in residence at Festival Dag in de Branding. Meriç will contribute to eight editions of the festival. Dag in de Branding gives you the opportunity to become acquainted with her work. Meriç Artaç opens the festival on October 12 with her own work on the Turkish coffee culture. Residentie…

29 Jun 2019

edition 52

Edition 52

Over the past two years, Saskia Lankhoorn has given centre stage to music of the 21st century at Festival Dag in de Branding, through projects that were a treat as well as a challenge to audiences’ ears and eyes. With her preference for interdisciplinarity, contrasts, intimacy and flexible arrangements (both on stage and in the auditorium) she has been able…

30 Mar 2019

edition 51

Edition 51

Festival Dag in de Branding is collaborating with Rewire in a musical route through surprising locations in The Hague. The collaboration features a special commission for organ and ensemble by British jazz pianist Kit Downes and Dutch new music group Ensemble Klang. The programme also features American percussionist, composer and visual artist Eli Keszler, Dutch violinist Diamanda Dramm, and the…

24 Nov 2018

edition 50

Edition 50

We’ve arrived at the 50th edition of Festival Dag in de Branding and that means it’s time for a party! And it’s a day of celebration too for Wim Boerman, the artistic director (and co-founder in 1979) of orkest de ereprijs. He is presented today with the Theo Bruins Award for his ‘unrelenting commitment to win over a larger audience…