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New Jurymember: Ekaterina Levental

Geschreven door Hans Eijsackers op 18/09/2026. Gepost in Homepage, Uncategorized.

Unfortunately the wonderful mezzo-soprano Barbara Kozelj had to cancel for the competition in Groningen, but we are happy to announce that we found an equally wonderful replacement: mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Levental, singer, harp player , creator of theatrical performances. Her autobiographical productions De Weg, De Grens en Schoppenvrouw as well as her project with pianist Frank Peters, to record the complete songs by Medtner, draw worldwide attention and praise.

Storm Blossoms

Geschreven door Hans Eijsackers op 14/09/2026. Gepost in Blog, Homepage, Uncategorized.

The commissioned composition by Catharina Clement is almost ready, and will have this final title: “Storm Blossoms”… “In Circles” was a working title, but now that text and music have grown together, “Storm Blossoms” appeared to be the most appropriate.

We are looking forward to hear it premiered in Groningen during the semifinals of the ISLDC 2026 on 21 November.

One more week to apply!

Geschreven door Hans Eijsackers op 13/09/2026. Gepost in Blog, Homepage, Uncategorized.

More and more applications were coming in the last week, with already some marvelous duos!! We are so much looking forward to welcome you in Groningen.

Make up your mind about the repertoire and send in your applications, no need to hesitate any longer 😅.

ISLDC 2026

Geschreven door Hans Eijsackers op 30/10/2025. Gepost in Blog, Homepage, Uncategorized.

The next edition of the International Student LiedDuo Competition will take place 19-22 November 2026 in Groningen!

Among the jury members we look forward to welcome tenor Christoph Prégardien (Germany), mezzo-soprano Barbara Kozelj (Slovenia), pianist Sholto Kynoch (UK, Oxford Song) and pianist Pauliina Tukiainen (Finland, Mozarteum Salzburg).

The compulsory song will be written by young Dutch composer Catharina Clement.