Read more about the ORDA-2026 competition for amateur recorder players as well as the new Fringe Ensemble Competition and read the Rules & Regulations for 2026 - competition registration will open on
Wednesday 11 February 2026 at 12:00 PM (CET)!
Recorder players from all over the world come together in Amsterdam for the
Open Recorder Days.
We look forward to welcoming the international recorder community in Amsterdam from 10 to 12 July 2026!
ORDA-2026 will take place at Felix Meritis and Rode Hoed, monumental iconic buildings located on the Amsterdam canals.
ORDA is delighted to begin this new cooperation with Amerpodia, who contribute substantially to the culture and cultural society.
Stay tuned - the full programme for ORDA-2026, competition registration and ticket sales will be live on 11 February 2026!
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What can you expect at an international edition of ORDA…? Check out the full programme of ORDA-2023 for an impression:
Concerts • Competition
Masterclasses • Workshops • Market • Fringe • Teachers’ conference
YouTube channel
ORDA has its very own YouTube channel. For impressions on the festival as well as performances of many competitors visit (and subscribe to) our channel!
Visitors
ORDA-2023 gathered participants from dozens of different countries. We hope to keep growing and dream of ORDA becoming the central meeting point of the international recorder community and their audience. We look forward to seeing you again at ORDA!
ORDA-2023 competition
Taking part in a competition motivates musicians to improve and contributes to reach a new level of inspiration and aspiration. Curious about the 2023 laureates? Check the competition page!