To celebrate its 75th anniversary, the Netherlands Student Orchestra (NSO) presents a comprehensive symphonic program. The concert series is the culmination of weeks of intensive rehearsals by passionate student musicians from across the country, performing under the guidance of an inspiring conductor.

The program features the world premiere of Stronk (2027), a contemporary work written specifically for this jubilee by the prominent Dutch composer Jan-Peter de Graaff. De Graaff is widely recognized for his layered, colorful, and complex compositional style, making this new piece the artistic centerpiece of the anniversary celebration.

In addition to the premiere, the orchestra will perform two major works from the classical repertoire:

• Sergei Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No. 1: A passionate and expressive romantic work, featuring the acclaimed pianist Shane van Neerden as soloist.
• Dmitri Shostakovich – Symphony No. 5: A monumental and dramatic twentieth-century masterpiece, known for its emotional depth and powerful finale.

The anniversary tour runs throughout February and March 2027, performing at prominent venues across the Netherlands and abroad – including Someren, Maastricht, Rotterdam, Enschede, Eindhoven, Leiden, Groningen, and Nijmegen – before culminating in a final performance at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam on March 3rd.