International Friends - A Golden Evening of Merry Music

22 Jan 2026, 18:00 - 20:15
Mauritshuis

* Please note: this talk is in English, organised by the International Friends

We have great pleasure in inviting you to our Golden Midwinter Evening, which has become a highlight of our season. Jane Choy, Art Society lecturer and art historian, will present a fascinating talk on the theme of music in the Mauritshuis. Prior to Jane’s talk, we will enjoy a short recital by two talented Royal Conservatoire students, Sara Nakade and Mitra Muijen, playing baroque cello and baroque violin respectively.

Music is a recurring subject throughout the Mauritshuis, featured in paintings, frames, and architectural details. Jane will explore these intriguing connections and, together with the musicians, take us back in time to discover historic melodies and depictions of musical merriment.

Programme

18:00   Friends and guests meet in the Brasserie for drinks and canapés
19:00   Recital by Sara Nakade and Mitra Muijen in the Nassauzaal
19:30   Interactive lecture by Jane Choy, followed by Q&A session
20:15   Evening concludes

Cost: €30 International Friends & Dutch Friends, €35 Guests, €15 Students

To reserve places for the Golden Evening, please send an email to [email protected] with the names of the people for whom you wish to reserve places. Confirmation details will be sent to you along with payment information.

Become our friend

As a Friend, you are indispensable to the Mauritshuis. Thanks to your support, we can continue to share the collection, both now and in the future.

With the support of our Friends, magnificent works have been added to our collection, such as this masterpiece by Clara Peeters Still Life with Cheeses, Almonds, and Pretzels, 1615. The Friends also contribute to special exhibitions, including Facelifts & Makeovers (2021).

In return for this friendship, we are happy to offer something in return. As a Friend, you always have free access to the Mauritshuis, and we organize special Friend openings. You receive our magazine, and you have access to various activities, including the mentioned lecture. Additionally, you always enjoy a 10% discount in our museum shop.