H E S T E R G R O E N L E E R
R E C O R D E R P L A Y E R A N D T E A C H E R
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Seldom Sene Recorder Quintet
Five recorderplayers with a mutual passion for unique repertoire performed at a standard that is seldomly seen and heard. We perform masterworks spanning 5 centuries. Seldom Sene has been awarded several (first) prizes in international competitons.
The Royal Wind Music
Double sextet of renaissance recorders founded by Paul Leenhouts. We perform Dutch, German, Spanish, Italian and English music written between 1520 and 1640. The Royal Wind Music has recorded six CD's received with wide acclaim. Currently, I am part of the artistic management team.
Duo Havinga-Groenleer
Together with Matthias havinga I wish to explore the possibilities combining numerous recorders with different keyboard instruments, including the organ, harpsichord and piano. We ambition innovative and striking concepts performing unusual repertoire for both instruments. Disregarding the most common compositions, where the keyboard instruments function merely as accompaniment, we push the boundaries set by our combination of instruments. Within our concert programmes, the various style periods are juxtaposed in an attractive way.
Teacher
I am a principal subject teacher of recorder at the Amsterdam Conservatoire's Bachelor and Master degrees, and theJunior Department. On top of that I am teaching all aspects of renaissance consortplaying to the recorder students as part of The Royal Wind Music Academy. Organisations including the Birmingham Conservatoire, Mozarteum Salzburg, Hochschüle für Musik Nürnberg, ERTA Nederland, ERTA Iberia, Blokfluitdagen Mechelen, Huismuziek Nederland, Kaliber Kunstenschool, Muziekschoool Venray en Muziekatelier Alkmaar have invited me for workshops and masterclasses.
Muziekvakdocent aan Het Koninklijk Concertgebouw
A musicteacher at the educational section of The Royal Amsterdam Concertgebouw, I preserve quality in musiceducation at primary schools in The Netherlands. I am also involved with the marvellous interactive concerts and productions that The Royal Concertgebouw develops for children, preparing young audiences, creating enthusiasm and understanding for classical music.
Open Recorder Days Amsterdam
Together with colleagues I organise a biannual recorder event. Open Recorder Days Amsterdam is the biggest recorder festival in Europe, including a competition for amateurs and preprofessional from all over the world.