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Nina van Essen

Mezzo Soprano
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Hawijch Elders

Violinist
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Alexander Warenberg

Cellist
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Hans Christian Aavik

Violinist
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Arjan Tien

Conductor
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Pallavi Mahidhara

Pianist
Verena Bruening

Aina Font

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Ivan Petrenko

Pianist
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Gints Glinka

Conductor

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Nina van Essen

'As Dorabella, Nina van Essen possessed a velvety honeyed Mezzo-soprano, arguably the most beautiful voice of the evening. Her high register was both confident and powerful, and her acting captured the mischievous joy of her bubbly, youthful character with irresistible charm.'

 

Bachtrack

'Of the singers, first and foremost shone Nina van Essen as Romeo. What she achieved that evening in terms of timbres, of moving beauty and immense sadness can only be described as a star-quality singing.'

U.Schalz-Laurenze NMW 13-11-23

Mezzo-soprano Nina van Essen is enjoying a rapidly blossoming international career, appearing on leading opera stages and in major concert halls worldwide. Her performances include engagements at Teatro alla Scala Milan, Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, Royal Danish Opera, Dutch National Opera, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Oper Leipzig, Theater an der Wien, Komische Oper Berlin, and the Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival.


A former member of the Staatsoper Hannover ensemble (2019–2024), she has built a wide-ranging repertoire from Mozart, Rossini, Handel, Bellini, and Gluck to contemporary opera. Nina has collaborated with leading conductors and stage directors and is equally at home on the concert platform. Prizewinner of the Concorso Lirico Internazionale di Portofino (2023), she graduated summa cum laude from the Dutch National Opera Academy and the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague.

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Hawijch Elders

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'Hawijch Elders seems to effortlessly join our violin virtuosos Janine Jansen, Liza Ferschtman, and Simone Lamsma.'

TROUW - Hugo Jager 28.09.2025

Hawijch Elders (1998) is a Dutch violinist regarded as one of the leading talents of her generation. In June 2025, she won First Prize at the Premio Internazionale Antonio Mormone, with the final taking place in Milan and performances at the Teatro alla Scala, where she appeared in Paganini’s Violin Concerto No. 1 under Massimo Zanetti.

Since September 2022, she has been an Artist in Residence at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in Waterloo, studying with Augustin Dumay. Coming October she will release her first official Debut CD with Decca Italy. 

Highlights of the 2025/2026 season include debut performances with Phion, the Stuttgarter Philharmoniker, and the FORM Orchestra, Cape Town Philharmonic as well as recital at Sommets Musicaux Gstaad. She has performed with orchestras including the Wiener KammerOrchester,  Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, Belgian National Orchestra, and Nürnberger Symphoniker.

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Alexander Warenberg

Alexander Warenberg (1998) is a Dutch cellist whose artistry is shaped by a rich musical heritage and international acclaim. Born in Voorburg into a family of professional musicians, Alexander quickly distinguished himself as one of the most promising cellists of his generation.

 

He studied with Monique Bartels at the Conservatory of Amsterdam and earned his Master’s degree in 2023 from the prestigious Kronberg Academy, where he worked under the guidance of Frans Helmerson. Since then, he has continued to refine his craft as Artist in Residence at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in Belgium, studying with Gary Hoffman and Jeroen Reuling.

 

In September 2024, Alexander was awarded third prize at the 73rd ARD International Music Competition in Munich. His exceptional performance in the finals also earned him a special prize from the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks.

 

A prize winner from an early age, Alexander received first prizes at numerous competitions including the Cello Biënnale Competition Amsterdam (alongside the public award), the Antonio Janigro International Cello Competition, the Dutch Britten Cello Competition, and the Prinses Christina Concours. In 2021, he was honored with both the Grachtenfestival Prize and the Elisabeth Everts Prize.

 

As a soloist and chamber musician, Alexander has performed with leading orchestras in the Netherlands and abroad. He has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Janine Jansen, András Schiff, Menahem Pressler, and Nobuko Imai. Festival appearances include the International Chamber Music Festival Utrecht, Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Grachtenfestival Amsterdam, Festival Bad Ragaz, Cello Biënnale, Rolandseck Festival, CelloFest Finland, and the Verbier Festival Academy.

 

Alexander performs on a remarkable 1832 Alessandro D’Espine cello from Turin, once played by Paul Tortelier — generously on loan from a member of the Stretton Society.

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Hans Christian Aavik

'It’s always a pleasure to work with Hans Christian Aavik. He is an exceptional Estonian talent with a distinctive musical voice.

His artistry and depth set him apart as a truly unique violinist.'

Paavo Järvi

'Young Estonian violinist Hans Christian Aavik – winner of the 2022 Carl Nielsen Competition – is out to demonstrate his versatility and breadth of passion in his debut orchestral recording. In fact, he manages just that, bringing a similar sense of commitment, connection and insight to the wildly contrasting pair of pieces, as well as a microscopic level of detail and nuance that brings their storytelling vividly alive.'

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Hans Christian Aavik is the 1st prize winner of the 2022 Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition and recipient of the Usedom Prize. Named “One to Watch” by Gramophone, he is praised for his “probing intellect and curiosity” combined with “an extroverted charisma” (Bachtrack). 

Already well established as a soloist at home in Estonia,Hans Christian Aavik performed Bruch’s violin concerto with the Estonian Festival Orchestra and Paavo Järvi at the 2024 Pärnu Music Festival. In 2023/24 he also curated his own concert series with the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, revolving around Mozart’s five violin concertos, and performed Beethoven’s violin concerto with the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra under Olari Elts. Recent international engagements have included chamber music performances at the Wigmore Hall, Köln Deutschlandfunk Kammermusiksaal and Kölner Philarmonie.

 

Hans Christian Aavik returns to the Pärnu Music Festival in July 2025 as soloist in Arvo Pärt’s Tabula Rasa and joins Paavo Järvi and the Estonian Festival Orchestra for further celebrations of the composer’s 90th birthday this autumn, appearing as a soloist alongside Midori at the Vienna Konzerthaus, Zürich Tonhalle, Hamburg Elbphilharmonie and New York Carnegie Hall.

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Arjan Tien

Dutch conductor Arjan Tien is widely recognised as one of the most dynamic conductors of his generation. Praised for his fine sense of style, attention to detail, and contagious energy, he is equally respected in performing and academic circles.

In 2025, he was appointed Extraordinary Associate Professor at Stellenbosch University, reflecting his strong commitment to developing the next generation of conductors. He also teaches at the Conservatories of Amsterdam and Maastricht and serves as Artistic Supervisor of the South African Conductor’s Competition.

Arjan is a regular guest with leading orchestras worldwide and has held prominent chief conductor and artistic director positions in the Netherlands and abroad.

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Pallavi Mahidhara

Indian-American pianist Pallavi Mahidhara made her orchestral debut at the age of 10, performing at the Ravinia Festival in Chicago. She is the Second Prize winner and Young Audience Award winner of the 69th Geneva International Piano Competition, and of the VI International Prokofiev Competition in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Pallavi is the Executive Producer, Writer, and Host of “The Conscious Artist®“, a podcast designed to promote Mental Health Awareness for performing artists. Aside from her private studio, she is regularly invited to give masterclasses and workshops at Universities and Summer Programs.

She has appeared in solo and orchestral concerts across five continents, and has performed at important festivals such as the Gstaad Menuhin Festival, Marlboro Music and Verbier Festival. The Klavier-Festival Ruhr in Essen released a live performance recording of her recital from October 2021, available on Spotify.

Pallavi holds degrees from The Curtis Institute of Music and Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler, and studied with Dimitri Bashkirov at the Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía. As the first female Indian pianist to attend these institutions and host a podcast on mental health in Western classical music, she fervently embraces her role as cultural ambassador, artist, and mentor. Pallavi is a Steinway Artist.

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Aina Font

'Aina Font truly impressed with her nuanced and thoughtful interpretation (…) With her joy of playing and strong stage presence, she easily creates a direct connection with the audience.'

Johannes Schultz, Konzerthaus Berlin

'Creative, fresh, and so authentic!'

William Coleman, jury member of the Tokyo Viola Competition, the Geneva Competition, and professor at the Mozarteum University Salzburg

Aina Font is a Valencian saxophonist based in Amsterdam and Berlin, known for her innovative approach to classical and contemporary music and her commitment to an inclusive musical practice. She is the 2025 portrait artist at Hellerau, selected by VAN MUSIC MAGAZINE, and has performed as a soloist in leading concert halls including Berlin Philharmonie.


Highlights of recent seasons include her solo debut at the Palau de la Música Catalana, an Artist in Residence position at the European Centre for the Arts HELLERAU, and ongoing residencies at Splendor Amsterdam and GAUDEAMUS. Alongside an active international performance career, she is also engaged in music education as a guest professor at renowned institutions worldwide.

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Ivan Petrenko

Ivan Petrenko (2008) is a young Ukrainian pianist known for his brilliant artistry and
deep musical sensibility. He embarked on his piano journey at the age of 4.5 and
made his debut at 7.

At 11, Ivan became a student at the Kyiv State Music Lyceum under Tetiana
Abaieva and later joined the Davidsbündler Music Academy in The Hague, where
he studies with celebrated professors Tetiana Abaieva and Borys Fedorov. Since
2025 Ivan pursued his professional musical education at Codarts in Rotterdam
.under Nino Gvetadze

A laureate of a number of International competitions, Ivan triumphed with the
absolute first prize at the “Kharkiv Meets Zurich” competition and received a special
prize at the international Chopin Competition in Szafarnia, Poland. Most recently
Ivan has gotten the second prize at the Schumann piano competition in Düsseldorf.
During several seasons Ivan performed three times in Concertgebouw during

«Davidsbündler Feest» festival. He also performed chamber music in many side-
by-side projects with famous musicians, such as: Nicholas Schwartz, Anna

Fedorova, Benedict Kloeckner, Clémence de Forceville, Georgy Kovalev, Quirine
Viersen, and Tim Posner. Ivan has stunned audiences in solo recitals (Chopin
festival, Leiden and Young virtuosos cycle, Ljubljana). As a soloist with orchestra,
Ivan has performed with Britten Youth Orchestra, Amsterdam Mendelssohn
Chamber Orchestra, Kyiv Camerata Orchestra, and Heemsteeds Philharmonisch
Orkest). He also participated in the 2023 “RCO Young” project with concerts in the
Amsterdam Concertgebouw and Berlin's Konzerthaus. His musical rise continues
with a string of prizes, including the first price at “Merci, Maestro!” competition in
”.Belgium and the second prize at the Netherlands’ “Rijnmond muziekprijs 2023
From dazzling TV programme “Podium Klassik” to the Amsterdam Piano Duo
.Festival, Ivan’s artistry knows no bounds

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Gints Glinka

"He is doubtless someone extraordinary!"

Pēteris Vasks

"Without a doubt he is a talent." 

Gidon Kremer

Born in Smiltene (Latvia), Gints Glinka studied piano, violin and choir conducting at the Music School of E. Dārziņš, followed by choir and orchestra conducting at the Music Academy of J. Vītols in Riga. Later Glinka continued studying orchestra conducting at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen. The same time he gained experience at the Royal Danish Theater and took part in masterclasses given by H. Rilling, K. Sanderling and P. Boulez. In 2000 Gints was assistant conductor with the Guildhall Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra in London, conducting Stravinsky’s Le Sacre du Printemps.

In 2001 Gints Glinka was granted a début year at the Royal Danish Academy of Music and a début concert with the Tivoli Symphony Orchestra. In the same year he conducted Mozart’s Don Giovanni in a co-production of the Royal Danish Theatre and the Opera Academy.

Also in 2001 Glinka was awarded the Classical Conductor's Prize by the Danish Conductor’s Association and was invited to join the association. In 2003 he was given a grant by the Danish National Bank and the Danish Conductors’ Association for studies with Maestro Zubin Mehta at the Bayerishe Staatsoper and with Maestro Daniel Barenboim at the Deutsche Staatsoper Berlin. In 2004 Glinka was acclaimed the Revelation of the Season by the Polish music critics.

 

Since then Gints Glinka has conducted orchestras, such as the Kremerata Baltica, the Deutsches Kammerorchester Berlin, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Academic Orchestra, the Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra, the Odense Symphony Orchestra, the Portuguese National Symphony Orchestra, the Valencia Symphony Orchestra, the Warsaw Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, the Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra, the Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra, the Porto Symphony Orchestra, the Presidential Symphony Orchestra, the Latvian National Opera, the Opera Nova and has made recordings with the Danish Radio Concert Orchestra.

In 2006 Glinka was appointed the artistic director and later principle guest conductor of the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra.

Gints Glinka is a laureate of the Great Music Award 2006 for outstanding interpretation of Beethoven's Symphony Nr. 9. The Great Music Award (GMA) is the highest prize given by the Latvian State in the field of music.

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