Classical Music

Experiencing the repertoire of the great composers is one thing, but how do you translate that experience into a modern professional career? 

This is the question that the graduating students of the Classical Music bachelor's program answer in their final projects. The answers vary—from founding their own festival to developing a personal repertoire or composing new works. One thing is certain: once again, ArtEZ is delivering a group of skilled and mature musicians to the contemporary music industry. 

Between May and the end of June there are ArtEZ Classical Music finals in Zwolle, with graduation concerts. The concerts take place in various locations in and around Zwolle, such as Stadsschouwburg Odeon, De Doopsgezindekerk, the ArtEZ Reulandzaal, Oosterkerk, Nieuwe Keuken, Statenzaal, Koelwaterhal, Consistorie Academiehuis but can also be attended at many other venues across the country, such as Theater de Stoomfabriek, Dalfsen and Phoenix Dorpshuis, Schaijk, Hanzehof Zutphen. 

A look at recent years graduation possibilities and examples from ArtEZ Classical Music Zwolle. Click the names and pictures for impressions!

Flautist Firiël Werner organised a full world music festival as part of her ArtEZ Final in 2024.

Trumpetest Nino Reijerkerk who, instead of using a traditional concert hall, chose Studio RAW in Zwolle — the workspace of Ronald Westerhuis — a space filled with sculptures. 

Follow Nino here.

These students will be graduating in 2025:

• Adrian Abad Antonanzas – Violin
• Carmen de Haan - Mezzo Soprano
• David van Keulen – Percussion
• Diego Dijkmans – Piano
• Hans de Wilde – Wind Band Conducting
• Inge Ettema – Composition
• Irene Veredas Conejo – Violin
• Jeroen Schippers – Wind Band Conducting
• Jip Puper – Guitar (All-round)
• Jonne Kleinjan – Trumpet
• Laurens van Bart – Trumpet
• Lynn van der Molen – Saxophone
• Merle Esselink – Trombone
• Miquel Pla Ruera – Viola
• Rafael Orfanides – Trumpet
• Rosa Ligtermoet – Voice
• Sascha Bergsma – Violin
• Shamáti Willemse – Harp
• Tessa von Piekartz – Saxophone
• Tristan Savoye Matamoros – Violin