Among the musicians of Friends of the Song, you will find up-and-coming talent, as well as singers and instrumentalists who are now well known both at home and abroad.
Florian Just began his musical training at an early age with the Dresdner Kreuzchor and completed his studies at the Conservatories of Amsterdam and Metz with Udo Reinemann. The Amsterdam-based baritone enjoys a varied international career on the opera and concert stage, as well as in the oratorio and chamber music world.
Limburg baritone Vincent Kusters is a sought-after concert and Lieder singer who is at home in both oratorio and opera and has a great affinity for classical song. His repertoire includes works from the Renaissance to contemporary compositions, some of which are dedicated to him.
Matthijs Mesdag grew up in a musical family. He studied solo singing and was part of Ton Koopman's Amsterdam Baroque Choir for many years. He could also be heard at home and abroad in oratorios, various operas and as an interpreter of song.
Daniël Hermán Mostert is active as an ensemble singer and as an oratorio, opera and Lieder singer. He has been with the Groot Omroepkoor in Hilversum since 2010.
Robbert Muuse is a true song singer. Besides performing the better-known song repertoire, he seeks the challenge in rediscovering unknown or forgotten music. His interpretations are praised for the focused, warm and clear tone with which he sings and the clear diction that enhances his profound musical interpretation.
Artur Rożek completed his vocal studies cum laude, after which several scholarships enabled him to participate in important competitions and master classes. Artur sings solo parts in a range of oratorios, and the art of song also brings him to stages at home and abroad with various pianists.
Martijn Sanders has sung several opera roles at international festivals. He has also gained a great reputation as a song singer and concert soloist and can be heard on the important stages at home and abroad.
Greek pianist Anna Alvizou specialised in the song genre. In 2022, she received the special prize for 'best song pianist' at the international Triomphe de l'Art competition in Brussels. She forms a song duo with soprano Jessica Harper.
David Bollen worked for De Nederlandse Opera, Opera Zuid, Opera Trionfo and for several separate opera productions. He also regularly gives song recitals and performs at home and abroad with, among others, ensemble Frommermann.
Lies Braakman studied at the Prince Claus Conservatoire in Groningen and at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Besides her performances as a soloist and with chamber music ensembles, she plays frequently with vocalists.
Shuann Chai is an active and committed artist, acclaimed for her interpretations on both modern and historical instruments. Besides her concert practice, she is increasingly in demand as a teacher.
Amy Chang masters a versatile repertoire. As a coach and répétiteur, she has mastered a wide range of vocal styles, from Baroque operas to contemporary song art and musical theatre. Together with a number of young singers, she has won several awards, including the Friends of Song Engagement Award with Elenora Hu in 2023.
Jou-an Chen studied in Taiwan, Paris and Cologne. Besides giving solo concerts, she has a love for song. She forms a duo with soprano Maria Portela Larisch.
Babette Craens grew up in a musical family and received piano and cello lessons from a very young age. She obtained her bachelor and master piano both with highest distinction, is laureate of several piano competitions and has been heard at prestigious festivals. She forms a duo with Fleur Strijbos.
Vesna Dimcevska specialised in piano accompaniment at the National Conservatory of Toulouse, where she developed her passion for the song repertoire. She also performed as a soloist in (chamber music) concerts and at festivals.
After completing her studies, Victoria Dmitrieva devoted herself to chamber music and song repertoire. She collaborates with several ensembles and musicians. She also works as a repetiteur and is regularly asked as pianist/coach at master classes
Swiss-born harpsichordist and fortepianist Ursula Dütschler is an inspired musician who knows how to render rhetoric, drama and emotion in music in moving ways.
Phyllis Ferwerda has a great affinity and talent for chamber and vocal music. Several great singers invited her as an accompanist for their master classes and courses. In the Netherlands, she could be heard in recitals on all major stages with several renowned singers.
Elizabeth Ford's life has been immersed in music. Even while studying piano at the Guilhall School of Music and Drama, she accompanied singers and instrumentalists. She works as correpetitor at the HKA and the National Ballet Academy and can be heard on the CD 'Het Stromende Getij & De Winterdichter' with compositions by Julia Barnes on texts by Dutch poets.
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