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Welcome, new Academy Members of 2025/2026!

This season, we welcome 6 new academy musicians!

20 October 2025

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08 October 2025

2 min watch time

Introducing Vlad Stanculeasa

Our new concertmaster, Vlad Stanculeasa, joined us last weekend. Curious to find out who he is and what inspires him? Read on!

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10 September 2025

3 min reading time

The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra concluded its Japan tour with a final concert in Saitama featuring Bruce Liu. Maxime shares a day filled with gratitude, heartfelt speeches, cheering fans, and an unforgettable farewell to Japan.

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25 August 2025

6 min reading time

Tour of Japan 2025: day 6 and 7

Maxime shares stories from the concert in Fukui as well as the tour’s free moments: a climb up Mount Takao with a special musical encounter, followed by a sushi dinner.

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25 August 2025

8 min reading time

Tour of Japan 2025: day 3

Today is time for the concert at Symphony Hall Osaka. Maxime takes you from the final backstage preparations to an unexpected dinner at a hidden African restaurant.

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01 October 2025

8 min watch time

In The Musical Chair: Joséphine Olech

Curious about what goes on inside an orchestra? Who our musicians are, what inspires them, and which music moves them the most? In The Musical Chair, we take you behind the scenes and give you a personal glimpse into the lives of our orchestra members.

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03 September 2025

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Tour of Japan 2025: day 10

In Yokohama, the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra concluded its Japan tour with violinist Sayaka Shoji. Maxime shares special backstage moments and unforgettable fans.

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25 August 2025

6 min reading time

Tour of Japan 2025: day 5

Maxime spends a free morning in Tokyo at the Senso-ji Temple, exploring rituals and “omikuji” fortune slips. Later, she attends a concert at Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall, where the connection and dedication of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra musicians take center stage.

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25 August 2025

6 min reading time

Tour of Japan 2025: day 2

The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra visits the World Expo in Osaka. Maxime reports on the remarkable performance of the brass ensemble at the opening of the Dutch pavilion — and on her own role behind the scenes.

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11 September 2025

Statement RPhO - Lahav Shani Festival van Vlaanderen

The Festival of Flanders yesterday decided to cancel the concert in Ghent on September 18th, where our Chief Conductor Lahav Shani was scheduled to perform together with the Münchner Philharmoniker.

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28 August 2025

5 min reading time

Tour of Japan 2025: day 8 and 9

After a week in Japan, the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra performed two unforgettable concerts in the legendary Suntory Hall in Tokyo; a true highlight of the tour.

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25 August 2025

7 min reading time

Tour of Japan 2025: day 4

Today, the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra travels by shinkansen to Nagoya. Maxime shares the musical highlights, backstage moments, jetlagged musicians, and ends the day with pizza in a Japanese hotel lobby.

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