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There have been moments in my life when certain music
— more than normally — struck a chord in me and I felt this sense of incredible beauty. It happened again a while ago when playing the keyboard works of George Frideric Handel.
I was overwhelmed by the stillness and melancholy, but at the same time it was music that felt electrifying and energetic. ‘Why is this music performed so rarely?’
I wondered. As there is no logical response, I’ve made it my goal to ensure more people can experience the beauty and power of these works. In the coming months I will be delving into Handel’s world, in preparation of recording his keyboard works in Hannover next January.
It will be a fascinating quest to thoroughly get to know this music in all its facets. And I plan to engage in dialogue with musical minds as well as the audience here in The Netherlands and abroad, to share discoveries and thoughts and above all to create a platform for Handel’s musical world on my instrument, the piano.
I embark on this journey, which I have called Handel At the Piano, hoping that you will be my companion. You can do so by attending one of my concerts, which will be held in unusual and surprising places — why should live music be confined to the traditional concert hall? You can keep up with my endeavours by leaving your mail address here or become a friend on Facebook. I will keep you posted!
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