musicians

Among the musicians of Vrienden van het Lied you will find up-and-coming talent, as well as singers and instrumentalists who are now well known both at home and abroad. 

singers

instrumentalists

Sofi Simeonidis

Sofi Simeonidis studied piano, song interpretation and accompaniment in Tbilisi, Detmold and Cologne. She attended numerous master classes, winning numerous prizes and scholarships. Her passion for music and literature led her to singing and poetry, from classical to contemporary. She forms a duo with Julia Kurig.

Maxime Snaterse

Maxime Snaterse completed her bachelor cum laude and later her master with highest distinction. She won several awards and worked as a song pianist with various singers. She is a passionate pianist who wants to share her fascination for classical music with audiences.

Vital Stahievitch

Vital Stahievitch participated in international festivals and master classes, won many awards and made several concert tours.

Federica Stevanato

De Italiaanse pianiste Federica Stevanato is gespecialiseerd in liedrepertoire en opera-coaching. Ze studeert momenteel Liedgestaltung en Opernkorrepetition aan de Hochschule für Musik und Tanz in Keulen, waar ze tevens werkzaam is als correpetitor bij de zangklassen.

Naomi Tamura

While studying in Tokyo, Naomi Tamura drew attention to herself through her fascination with European musical culture. She regularly performs as a soloist and song accompanist.

Sofia Vasheruk

Sofia Vasheruk plays diverse piano repertoire and performs both solo and in ensemble.

Bas Verheijden

Bas Verheijden was also the only Dutchman to study at the renowned Accademia Pianistica in Italy and won several awards.

Micha van Weers

Micha van Weers' playing is often described as poetic. She is known for her unerring sense of language and timing, her beautiful colour palette and the unique musicality she manages to bring to every performance. Together with baritone Robbert Muuse, she forms a duo praised for their unity and artistic depth.

Robert Weirauch

Robert Weirauch is correpetitor at the Maastricht Academy of Music and active in chamber music, song, orchestra, opera and bands. As a composer, he searches for the ultimate synthesis of sound worlds and uses very different styles.

Eleonore Pameijer

Eleonore Pameijer is a flautist and song accompanist.

David van Ooijen

David van Ooijen is a soloist and accompanist mainly on various lutes, baroque guitar, romantic guitar and shamisen, but he also plays continuo with various ensembles and orchestras.