Dances of the World
The Maastricht University Orchestra closed its season with Dances of the World — a vibrant journey through centuries and continents.
University Orchestra Maastricht
Playing Games!
University Orchestra Maastricht
Conducted by Raymond Spons
Experience an evening full of adventure, nostalgia, and imagination during Playing Games! From classical masterpieces brimming with charm and energy to the sweeping melodies of magical worlds and heroic adventures. From the fiery passion of Bizet and the warm romanticism of Brahms to the adventurous sounds of The Legend of Zelda and How to Train Your Dragon. A sparkling evening where fantasy, emotion, and spectacle come together in an immersive symphonic experience for audiences of all ages!
upcoming concerts
wednesday 17 june 2026, 19:30
Hof van Tilly, Grote Gracht 90, Maastricht
sunday 21 june 2026, 16:00
Greune Zaol, Tongerseweg 336, Maastricht
Georges Bizet – Petite Suite d’Orchestre (Jeux d’Enfants), Op. 22
Johannes Brahms – Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a
Ramin Djawadi – Game of Thrones: Theme, arr. Flávio Régis Cunha
Koji Kondo – The Legend of Zelda: Main Theme Medley (arr. T. L. P. Bender / R. Spons)
Junichi Masuda, et al. – Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions: Encore (arr. C. Seiter / J. Masuda)
John Powell – How to Train Your Dragon (arr. S. O’Loughlin)
Erik Satie – Gymnopédie No. 1 (arr. C. Debussy / R. Spons)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – The Nutcracker: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (arr. R. Spons)
latest news
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