Side by Side: the combined energy of the Orkest van de Achttiende Eeuw and the passionate top students of the early music department of the Koninklijk Conservatorium Den Haag (Royal Early Music) invariably ensures that this annual project is one of the highlights of the season. This time, shoulder to shoulder, the professionals and the eager new generation of singers and instrumentalists perform Händel's Messiah, conducted by Daniel Reuss. Over the years, Side by Side has proved to be a life-changing experience for the up-and-coming talents, a source of inspiration for the members of the Orkest van de Achttiende Eeuw and a musical experience of the first order for the public.