Day of the Composer
World premiere of Oscar van Dillen’s ‘12 Eludes’ at the Day of the Composer 2024 Last June, I was pleased to contribute to the Day of the Composer with a solo piano performance of the world premiere…
Succesful première Badings Belicht
Last Sunday, Badings Belicht premiered in The Hague. I am organising this concert series together with viola player Kardelen Buruk. This festive opening was accompanied by the world premiere of the new composition, Ichnofossils, by composer Oscar…
Duo Siekman-Wieringa,
With cellist Jobine Siekman, I’ve set up a new cello-piano duo. With the duo, we share creative ideas around musical programming and interdisciplinary collaborations. Our debut concerts were dedicated to the legendary cellist Pau Casals. With our…
Tickets now available for Badings Belicht!
Classical music and adventure… the viola garantees! A special concert series with viola player Kardelen Buruk. We are very much looking forward to opening our series soon and experiencing an adventurous programme together with the audience. Composer…
New workshop Muziek Fantastiek!
11th of May 2024, Pijnacker After the successful first edition of Muziek Fantastiek, it comes back alive with a new workshop for children!The children will together discover nature and then get to let their imagination run wild…
“Celestial Harmony”, with Jobine Siekman
“A pair of virtuoso musicians who were both completely absorbed in the music and their instrument, […] Soloistic and dual simplicity, but with orchestral allure and heavenly harmony. Three bravos!” Stay Tuned! Sign up for Ellyne’s semiannual…
SEM scholarship award
Last Friday, I had the opportunity to play at the scholarship presentation of Stichting Eigen Muziekinstrument. I am delighted to share I was selected to receive a large contribution from SEM for the purchase of a beautiful…
Fortepiano experience
Recently I had the opportunity to try-out a concert with an authentic instrument and a Steinway concert grand. The fortepiano is a Walter replica, build by Theo Kobald in Apeldoorn (NL). It is clear I’m still discovering…
Steinway – Crowdfunding Concerts
https://youtube.com/shorts/rubHXoz43ds?feature=share A real Steinway concert grand! A year ago I would not have dared to dream an instrument of this caliber could come within my reach. Yet this beautiful grand piano now seems soon to be mine….
New website launched!
Welcome to my brand new website! As you read this update, my website has undergone a makeover and the latest version has been published. The great collaboration with Mirelle Borra has ensured that I can share the…
Van Eigen Bodem
The new season of the Rietveld Theater is online! It was a pleasure to program the series of classical concerts for the nicest theatre in Delft. In the series, Van Eigen Bodem, I focused on Dutch composers….
Coaching Young Piano Talent
Such a pleasure to work with these young talents! Last school year, I had the privilege of starting my position as a piano teacher at the Havo/VWO for Music and Dance, an integrated high school and preparatory…
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