I am Marcel, 16 years old. Violin is my passion. Every time I play my violin I get heartbroken.
I study violin at the Young Talent department 'Jong KC' of the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, where I was taught by Koosje van Haeringen from 2012 to 2017. Since 2017 I have been studying with Kerstin Hoelen.
"Life is a journey, not a destination" which is why I always enjoy entering competitions/competitions, playing in multiple programs and participating in master classes.
Competitions/Competitions: Nederlandsvioolconcours 2022 (Semi-finalist Davina van Wely); Prinses Christina Concours West1 2020, 2021 and 2022 (2nd prize); Nederlands Vioolconcours 2020 Iordens (2nd prize); Superkids 2019 Talpa TV - SBS6 (1st prize); Grumiaux International Concours 2019 in Belgium (final); Ysaye International Music Competition 2018 in Belgium (1st prize); International Music Competition - Brussels Grand Prize Virtuoso 2018 (1st prize); Royal Concertgebouw Competition 2018 (final) and 2019 (semi-final); Britten Violin Competition 2018 (1st prize); Maassluise Music Week 2018 (2nd prize).
Programs: Cure for Cancer Gala 2021and 2022; Concert in Classic Express 2021; International Chamber Music Festival Wassenaar 2021; Music Project Mission Symphonic 2021 with Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra; Christmas with the Sand Wizard 2020 (NPO); Podium Witteman (NPO); Grachten Festival 2020 (nomination for the Bunschoten Jonger Talent Prize); Liveshow "the classics" (Radio4); "Christmas Gala Concert 2019" with Wibi Soerjadi (Koninklijk Concertgebouw Amsterdam); "Wibi Soerjadi at the Movies" (Theater de Reggehof); "The Christmas Music Gala 2019" trio with Wibi Soerjadi and Mare Keja (Avrotros); Children's Prinsengracht Concert 2019 with Trijntje Oosterhuis (Avrotros); Music and video recording for Netflix movie "Klaus".
In July 2018, the NMF gave me the opportunity to play on a beautiful violin. The connection between me and this instrument is very strong, and together we are creating a beautiful musical adventure. I am very grateful to the NMF for the unique opportunity.
