Michelle Sweegers - 'La Danse des Fees'.

Dutch concert harpist and composer Michelle Sweegers knows how to surprise with her personal, narrative style, switching effortlessly between classical works and new compositions of her own. A fascinating afternoon concert! With carillon concert beforehand.

MIDDLE CONCERTS. The afternoon concert series consists of small one-hour concerts. The price includes refreshments. A complete afternoon out!

Programme notes

With her passion for the harp, inspiring storytelling and versatility as an artist, Michelle's solo recital takes us on an imaginative journey through the world of the harp. This varied programme includes both classical works and original compositions. Familiar names like Parish-Alvars, Renié and Salzedo are interspersed with fresh, cinematic pieces by Michelle herself.

The combination of both virtuoso harp technique and as personal narrative art makes this recital a concert experience where tradition and innovation come together. Discover how versatile and expressive the harp anno adays can be!

Programme

• Parish-Alvars - La Danse des Fées
• Sweegers - Harptasia
• G. Tailleferre - Sonata pour harpe
• Renié - Pièce Symphonique
• Sweegers - Raindrops
• Salzedo - Variations sur un thème dans le style ancien, Op. 30

Michelle Sweegers

Michelle Sweegers (b. 1997) is a versatile Dutch harpist who stands out with narrative and varied concert programmes. She plays both the concert harp and electric harp, exploring diverse styles - from classical to contemporary crossovers. Michelle composes her own work, loves interacting with her audience and has performed at various venues and festivals in the Netherlands and abroad. She has performed as a soloist with the Netherlands Youth Orchestra and the Amstel String Ensemble, and has been a guest on TV and radio programmes such as Podium Witteman, De Wereld Draait Door and Spiegelzaal.

At seven, Michelle started playing harp at Factorium in Tilburg. She later obtained her bachelor's and master's degrees at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp - both with 'highest distinction' - and also studied at the Lyon Conservatory. Michelle won prizes at the Princess Christina Competition, the Rosa Spier Competition and the Harp Competition in Limoges, among others. She took internships and master classes with several top names and performs regularly at home and abroad in a variety of settings: as a soloist, in chamber music ensembles and in collaboration with various orchestras.

Carillon concert at 13.00

At 13.00 there is also a matching carillon concert. So come an hour earlier and enjoy two great concerts in one afternoon.