New Dutch Academy

The Hague - International City of Music in the 18th Century This new app by conductor Simon Murphy and The Hague's Baroque orchestra, the New Dutch Academy (NDA), brings the international music traditions of the cosmopolitan Dutch court city of The Hague to life. Witnessing regular visits from European musical superstars including Mozart and Beethoven, The musical life of The Hague flourished in the 18th century. The city maintained several permanent orchestras, numerous opera houses and diverse concert series, and became a highly influential, international centre of music publishing, during the glittering cultural era of Princess Anna and her son Prince William the 5th. For international touring musicians, The Hague became an artistically stimulating and financially nutritious stop on the European music touring circuit with famous musical visitors to the city including JC Bach, Abel, C Stamitz, Richter, Dussek, Mozart and Beethoven. Featuring beautifully engraved historical maps, 18th century paintings and the NDA's world première recordings of symphonic music by composers at The Hague's 18th century court of Orange, the app offers an up-to-date, engaging, multi-media guided tour of The Hague's vibrant 18th century cultural scene. Incorporating the results of more than a decade of scholarly research and musical exploration, the new app makes this valuable Dutch musical heritage accessible to the general public for the very first time. The app also offers current information about the NDA and its current activities, dus as concerts, recordings, research projects and international tours. For more information, see www.newdutchacademy.nl