M8 OCTET WINS THE PUBLIEKPRIJS AT THE FINAL CONCERT IN ODEON
On May 13, 2025, the final round of the ArtEZ Chamber Music Sessions, arranged by ArtEZ Conservatorium, took place in Schouwburg Odeon. Every year, ArtEZ hosts this weekly concert series called Chamber Music Sessions, culminating in a final concert
A Musical Retreat in Berkenrode
On April 26th, I had the pleasure of joining a musical retreat in Berkenrode alongside the octet with whom I’ll be performing Mendelssohn’s Octet for Tristan Savoye’s final exam. The violin class, led by professor Sarah Kapustin, spent a
Weaving music, dramaturgy and visual creation in Hallucinations by Rogelio Huguet
On June 27, 2024, I had my final master’s recital. For this performance, I wanted to surround myself with friends and family who could collaborate on my project. I would now like to go into detail about the performance
Recording for José Antonio Aarnoutse’s flamenco album
Last August, I had the pleasure of participating in the recording of a track for the new album by Jose Antonio Aarnoutse, a flamenco guitarist from Cartagena. I was thrilled to be part of this project, as I clearly remember
Noia Trio wins the Publiekprijs at The Best Of
On May 21, 2024, The Best Of, the final round of the ArtEZ Chamber Music Sessions organized by the ArtEZ Conservatory in Zwolle, took place at Odeon. A few months earlier, I participated in these sessions with Noia Trio,
Claude Debussy: the visionary of Impressionist music
Claude Debussy (1862–1918) is often heralded as the father of Impressionist music, though he himself rejected the label. His innovative approach to harmony, texture, and form transformed the landscape of Western classical music, paving the way for a new
Camille Saint-Saëns: the architect of french Romanticism
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921) occupies a central position in the pantheon of French composers, celebrated for his prodigious talent, immense versatility, and contributions to nearly every musical genre. As a composer, pianist, organist, and musicologist, Saint-Saëns combined technical brilliance with
Gabriel Fauré: the master of elegance and emotion
Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924) stands as one of the most influential French composers of the late Romantic and early modern periods, knownfor his ability to blend emotional depth with refined musical artistry. His music, often described as both intimate and
Federico Mompou: the poet of silence
Federico Mompou (1893–1987) is a composer known for his introspective and touching works. Born in Barcelona, Mompou’s music reflects a delicate balance between the external world and the quiet intensity of the inner self. His compositions are often described
Pau Casals: the voice of the cello and a symbol of peace
Pau Casals (1876–1973) is known as one of the greatest cellists of all time and a profound advocate for peace and human rights. Born in the small Catalan town of El Vendrell, his extraordinary talent, combined with his deep