We’ll be seeing a lot more of our chief conductor designate Klaus Mäkelä in The Concertgebouw next season, in six engaging programmes that showcase his vast artistic range. Just a few of the highlights are Rimsky-Korsakov’s enchanting Sheherazade at our traditional Christmas Matinee, Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony, and Bach’s St Matthew Passion – his first time conducting the traditional Passiontide concert.

Klaus Mäkelä conducts Stravinsky's 'Sacre'

Sep 17, 2025
Klaus Mäkelä conducts Stravinsky's 'Sacre'
Jean-Yves Thibaudet performs Saint-Saëns' ‘Egyptian’ Piano Concerto
Sep 18, 2025
Klaus Mäkelä conducts Stravinsky's 'Sacre'
Jean-Yves Thibaudet performs Saint-Saëns' ‘Egyptian’ Piano Concerto

Richard Strauss according to Klaus Mäkelä

Oct 29, 2025
Richard Strauss according to Klaus Mäkelä
Don Juan, music from Der Rosenkavalier and Andrew Norman’s Play
Oct 30, 2025
Richard Strauss according to Klaus Mäkelä
Don Juan, music from Der Rosenkavalier and Andrew Norman’s Play

Christmas Matinee at 50

Dec 25, 2025
Christmas Matinee at 50
Klaus Mäkelä’s Sheherazade

Essentials: Schumann’s Symphony No. 3

Jan 8, 2026
Essentials: Schumann’s Symphony No. 3
Klaus Mäkelä conducts Robert Schumann’s vibrant ‘Rhenish’ Symphony

Klaus Mäkelä conducts Berlioz and Schumann

Jan 9, 2026
Klaus Mäkelä conducts Berlioz and Schumann
Berlioz’ Harold en Italie featuring Antoine Tamestit and Schumann’s Symphony No.3 ‘Rhenish’

Klaus Mäkelä conducts Bruckner

Feb 4, 2026
Klaus Mäkelä conducts Bruckner
Anton Bruckner’s monumental Symphony No. 8
Feb 5, 2026
Klaus Mäkelä conducts Bruckner
Anton Bruckner’s monumental Symphony No. 8
Feb 6, 2026
Klaus Mäkelä conducts Bruckner
Anton Bruckner’s monumental Symphony No. 8

Klaus Mäkelä conducts the St Matthew Passion Bach's immortal masterpiece

Mar 27, 2026
Klaus Mäkelä conducts the St Matthew Passion
Bach's immortal masterpiece
Mar 29, 2026
Klaus Mäkelä conducts the St Matthew Passion
Bach's immortal masterpiece