Concerts

Highlights from a remarkable season in photos

Wed, Aug 6, 2025

This photo series looks back on the 2024-25 season, capturing standout concerts and unforgettable moments. Take a look, enjoy, and relive it all: a season to remember, in pictures.

Opening Night 2024 in the Nelson Mandelapark with Amsterdam-Zuidoost in the background — Opening Night 2024 in the Nelson Mandelapark with Amsterdam-Zuidoost in the background(photo: Jorrit Lousberg)

All ages gathered for the open-air concert of the year: Opening Night — All ages gathered for the open-air concert of the year: Opening Night, September 2024(photo: Jorrit Lousberg)

Karina Canellakis makes her Concertgebouw Orchestra debut and Augustin Hadelich performs as soloist in the Sibelius Violin Concerto, October 2024 — Karina Canellakis makes her Concertgebouw Orchestra debut and Augustin Hadelich performs as soloist in the Sibelius Violin Concerto, October 2024(photo: Milagro Elstak)

A unique concert in honour of 150 years of Arnold Schönberg. Conductor Ryan Wigglesworth leads the orchestra in a visually stunning mise-en-espace by Pierre Audi, with soprano Sara Jakubiak. — A unique concert in honour of 150 years of Arnold Schönberg. Conductor Ryan Wigglesworth leads the orchestra in a visually stunning mise-en-espace by Pierre Audi, with soprano Sara Jakubiak, October 2024(photo: Milagro Elstak)

The concert at Carnegie Hall, conducted by Klaus Mäkelä, marks the grand finale of our successful USA tour, November 2024 — The concert at Carnegie Hall, conducted by Klaus Mäkelä, marks the grand finale of our successful USA tour, November 2024(photo: Chris Lee)

We’re delighted to share our love of music with those for whom The Concertgebouw may be unfamiliar or out of reach. This time, Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony conducted by Iván Fischer at UMC Amsterdam, December 2024. — We’re delighted to share our love of music with those for whom The Concertgebouw may be unfamiliar or out of reach. This time, we perform Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony conducted by Iván Fischer at UMC Amsterdam, December 2024(photo: Eduardus Lee)

Brothers is a unique collaboration between Jörgen van Rijen (trombone), Gerry Mendes and Kay Sleking. Part of the Bijlmer Klassiek series in the Bijlmerpark Theatre, where different musical styles come together, December 2004. — Brothers is a unique collaboration between Jörgen van Rijen (trombone), Gerry Mendes and Kay Sleking. Part of the Bijlmer Klassiek series in the Bijlmerpark Theatre, where different musical styles come together, December 2024(photo: Eduardus Lee)

The annual Christmas Matinee conducted by Klaus Mäkelä, December 2024 — The annual Christmas Matinee conducted by Klaus Mäkelä, December 2024(photo: Eduardus Lee)

Joyce DiDonato performed Into the Fire, Jake Heggie’s bittersweet song cycle about French artist Camille Claudel, conducted by Antonio Pappano, January 2025 — Joyce DiDonato performed Into the Fire, Jake Heggie’s bittersweet song cycle about French artist Camille Claudel, conducted by Antonio Pappano, January 2025(photo: Eduardus Lee)

After the Annual Gala Concert, the celebration continued into the early hours, January 2025 — After the Annual Gala Concert, the celebration continued into the early hours, January 2025(photo: Milagro Elstak)

On tour to Barcelona: concert at the Palau de la Música conducted by Klaus Mäkelä, January 2025. — On tour to Barcelona: concert at the Palau de la Música conducted by Klaus Mäkelä, January 2025(photo: Toni Bofill)

Renée Fleming sings Richard Strauss’s Four Last Songs under the baton of Manfred Honeck, February 2025. — Renée Fleming sings Richard Strauss’s Four Last Songs under the baton of Manfred Honeck, February 2025(photo: Milagro Elstak)

Who's that coming through the door? Could it be Commander_noob? A brand-new children's concert by the Concertgebouworkest and Släpstick, March 2025.(photo: Milagro Elstak)

Bassoonist Simon van Holen just before a concert, April 2025. — Bassoonist Simon van Holen just before a concert, April 2025.(photo: Milagro Elstak)

Seung-won Oh listens in and follows along during the rehearsal of her work Spiri III: Sacred Ritual, commissioned by the Concertgebouw Orchestra, April 2025 — Seung-won Oh listens in and follows along during the rehearsal of her work Spiri III: Sacred Ritual, commissioned by the Concertgebouw Orchestra, April 2025(photo: Julian Breen)

Riccardo Minasi conducts the St Matthew Passion with soprano Jeanine De Bique and the children of the National Children’s Choir and National Boys’ Choir, April 2025 — Riccardo Minasi conducts the St Matthew Passion with soprano Jeanine De Bique and the children of the National Children’s Choir and National Boys’ Choir, April 2025(photo: Milagro Elstak)

For the first time ever, a symphony orchestra launches its own Roblox game, Final Score - the Music Game. Children aged 11 to 17 got to play the game for the first time during an event at the A'DAM Tower, April 2025 — For the first time ever, a symphony orchestra launches its own Roblox game, Final Score - the Music Game. Children aged 11 to 17 got to play the game for the first time during an event at the A'DAM Tower, April 2025(photo: Veerle Bastiaanssen)

The finale of Mahler’s First Symphony conducted by Klaus Mäkelä, May 2025. — The finale of Mahler’s First Symphony conducted by Klaus Mäkelä, May 2025(photo: Eduardus Lee)

The highlight of the Mahler Festival: 350 musicians on stage for Mahler’s Eighth Symphony conducted by Klaus Mäkelä, May 2025 — The highlight of the Mahler Festival: 350 musicians on stage for Mahler’s Eighth Symphony conducted by Klaus Mäkelä, May 2025(photo: Eduardus Lee)

Amsterdam celebrates its 750th anniversary with a festival on the A10 ring road. Our brass players deliver a lively concert in tropical temperatures, June 2025 — Amsterdam celebrates its 750th anniversary with a festival on the A10 ring road. Our brass players deliver a lively concert in tropical temperatures, June 2025(photo: Koen Smilde)

The academy students of the 2024–2025 season have completed their year and are heading into the musical world with their certificate in hand, June 2025 — The academy students of the 2024–2025 season have completed their year and are heading into the musical world with their certificate in hand, June 2025(photo: Veerle Bastiaanssen)

During the Holland Festival, members of the Concertgebouworkest perform works by Iranian composers together with Iranian musicians. Singer Hani Mojtahedi has woven her personal stories into the song cycle Forbidden Echoes, June 2025 — During the Holland Festival, members of the Concertgebouworkest perform works by Iranian composers together with Iranian musicians. Singer Hani Mojtahedi has woven her personal stories into the song cycle Forbidden Echoes, June 2025(photo: Martine Berendsen)