Leids Harmonie Orkest

Welcome to the most sparkling music association in Leiden, the symphonic wind orchestra Leids Harmonie Orkest (Leiden Wind Orchestra).

Visit our upcoming concert on May 5 in De Leidse Hout !

Watch and listen our concert from October 8 !

Our orchestra was founded in 1949 and has been part of Leiden's music culture ever since.

The Leids Harmonie Orkest is a podium orchestra, performing a varied repertoire of both classical and modern compositions for wind orchestra.   

We generally look for unusual, original and seldomly heard wind pieces for concert band with an aim to contributing to the rediscovery and revival of fantastic music for symphonic band.   

We hold regular concerts at various venues in - and sometime out of - Leiden throughout the year.

Listen to our musical new-year greetings on our youtube channel !

 

Curious ? Contact us using the contact page: Contact

Nieuws

By admin, 11 April, 2024

The spring concert with Excelsior Pijnacker was exciting !

The concert with Excelsior Pijnacker last Sunday had a lot of attention: we sold more tickets than available seats. Nevertheless enjoyed all guests the performance to the last tone. Tribute to both orchestras and our shared directory Harry Tazelaar.

By admin, 9 December, 2023
Harry Tazelaar

New Director Harry Tazelaar

After many interviews and three trials, we have come to an agreement with Harry Tazelaar to be our new conductor. Harry has an impressive experience as professional trombone player and conductor of wind and brass orchestras. His warm and inspiring way of conducting the orchestra was conclusive for our choice. He took over the baton from our concertmaster Josien van der Tweel and is conducting our orchestra since the middle of November.