Ludwig van Beethoven began an ambitious work in 1803, a grand symphony in honour of Napoleon. When the French general turned out not to be the revolutionary Beethoven thought he was, the composer erupted in rage. What happened next? Maestro Jules Reveals!

This now traditional King's Day concert is a celebration concert for the whole family. A varied and surprising evening including catchy film music, Gershwin's jazzy Rhapsody in Blue with pianist Aidan Mikdad and vocal delights by soprano Laetitia Gerards. Also as a guest is theremin player Thorwald Jørgensen. Classical music with a wink!

Six years before his death, Franz Schubert wrote the Symphony no. 8 , better known as the "Unfinished". But is the piece really unfinished? And what does a mysterious princess from Cyprus have to do with this composition? Maestro Jules reveals!

Six years before his death, Franz Schubert wrote the Symphony no. 8 , better known as the "Unfinished". But is the piece really unfinished? And what does a mysterious princess from Cyprus have to do with this composition? Maestro Jules reveals!

This evening is a musical tribute to mark the 100th birth anniversary of legendary chazzan Hans Bloemendal. Bloemendal was, among other things, cantor of the Jewish Congregation Amsterdam for over 60 years and enjoys worldwide fame.

Brahms's Fourth Symphony is the crowning glory of his symphonic oeuvre. And the symphony has a number of surprises. Maestro Jules reveals, among other things, the unprecedented climax at the end of the first movement, the unusual groove and stray triangle in the third movement, and how Brahms brings a refined ode to Bach in the final movement.

Maestro Jules talks about Rachmaninoffs legendary big hands, his writer's block, the meaning of church bells in his Second Piano Concerto and how his swooning melodies ended up in pop music.

Inspired by a holiday trip to Italy, wonderboy Felix Mendelssohn wrote a sparkling, sun-drenched symphony. Maestro Jules takes you by the hand and reveals how the Italian spirit can be heard in the music. How does a pilgrimage actually sound like and what do you do if you are bitten by a treacherous spider? These and many more questions will be answered during this brand new edition of Maestro Jules Reveals!

Maestro Jules talks about Rachmaninoffs legendary big hands, his writer's block, the meaning of church bells in his Second Piano Concerto and how his swooning melodies ended up in pop music.

Johannes Brahms wrote the most famous lullaby. But also four wonderful symphonies. His Second Symphony conjures up images of a sun-drenched landscape, green valleys, babbling brooks, in which he ingeniously, magically hides this lullaby. Maestro Jules reveals!

Johannes Brahms wrote the most famous lullaby. But also four wonderful symphonies. His Second Symphony conjures up images of a sun-drenched landscape, green valleys, babbling brooks, in which he ingeniously, magically hides this lullaby. Maestro Jules reveals!

Maestro Jules reveals the secrets of one of the most famous classical hits: The Bolero by Maurice Ravel. What makes the stupid repetition of the same melody so genius and why does it have such an unforgettable impact? What is a bolero anyway, except a short jacket, and is Ravel's Bolero really a bolero? Stand-up conductor Maestro Jules unravels the secret!

The story of French composer Berlioz unfolds like a Hitchcock thriller. He was head over heels in love with an Irish actress and expressed these feelings so vividly and intensely. But how did he manage this? Was he under the influence of drugs?

The story of French composer Berlioz unfolds like a Hitchcock thriller. He was head over heels in love with an Irish actress and expressed these feelings so vividly and intensely. But how did he manage this? Was he under the influence of drugs?

The romantic period began in the summer of 1788, when Mozart wrote down the final chord of his 40th symphony. What other conclusion can you draw after listening to this dramatic symphony? Poignant dissonances, sad cellos, a stumbling minuet, rocket-like launches of the first violins in the finale...

Was Beethoven a hothead? Perhaps. But not while he was composing his sixth symphony, at least. Maestro Jules explains it all and let you enjoy this beautiful symphony.

Although TV personality Tijl Beckand has no musical training and cannot read music, his ultimate dream was to conduct Beethoven's huge Ninth Symphony.  He chose Maestro Jules as his coach.

Hanukkah is being celebrated in Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw this year with an inaugural menorah lighting and a performance by world-famous Israeli cantor Simon Cohen and the Maestro Jules Orchestra conducted by Jules van Hessen. Watch the stream via YouTube.

Hanukkah is being celebrated in Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw this year with an inaugural menorah lighting and a performance by world-famous Israeli cantor Simon Cohen.

Verdi’s Requiem was often thought to be too operatic to be performed in a liturgical setting, yet contains all a requiem’s prerequisite elements – death, resurrection, mourning, despair, anger, hope and resignation. Four soloists, double choir and orchestra transport this mass of the dead from its traditional church setting to that of the concert hall.

What was going through Vivaldi’s mind when he wrote The Four Seasons? Maestro Jules guides you through all the ins and outs of this marvelous piece of music.

Verdi's Requiem is also seen as an opera: death and resurrection, mourning, despair, anger, hope and acquiescence are expressed broadly and without restraint. Four soloists, a double choir and a large symphony orchestra take this death mass outside the walls of the church into the concert hall.