During this concert, mezzo-soprano Fee Suzanne de Ruiter and pianist Florian Verweij present a brand-new composition by the prominent Dutch composer Bram Kortekaas as part of their official Dutch Classical Talent tour.

Recognized as a finalist for Dutch Classical Talent – Tour & Award, one of the country’s talent development programs, Fee Suzanne de Ruiter is touring fifteen major Dutch concert halls with her highly original program. Known for his deeply layered and evocative musical storytelling, the latest piece by Bram Kortekaas forms the centerpiece of her recital. The program is dedicated to the concept of melancholia — a profound longing for something you have never experienced. Alongside masterworks by Bach, von Bingen, Boulanger, and Berio, this new composition gives fresh meaning to an elusive feeling, showing that melancholy is not just dark, but also a powerful source of creativity. This tour offers a wonderful opportunity to experience a beautiful new addition to the contemporary repertoire.

The performance features Dutch mezzo-soprano Fee Suzanne de Ruiter, praised by the Dutch Classical Talent jury for her warm, free voice and a strikingly original stage presence. Since graduating with honors from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam and earning her Master’s degree in Opera in Munich, she has been building an impressive presence in the classical music scene. She is joined on this tour by pianist Florian Verweij, who beautifully complements her expressive singing and brings the intricate landscapes of both classical and contemporary composers to life.

Program ‘Melancholia’

Music by Bach, von Bingen, Boulanger, Berio, Kortekaas and others