Lavinia Meijer (harp) and Michiel Borstlap (piano)

Lavinia Meijer (harp) and Michiel Borstlap (piano)

Philip Glass and improvisations

Unique is the collaboration between Lavinia Meijer and jazz pianist Michiel Borstlap. She is world-renowned as a classical harpist, he is a top-pianist in the international jazz world. Not so often did they stand on one stage, but in the Edesche Concert Hall they find each other in music by the American composer Philip Glass and Michiel Borstlap himself. No sinecure, because Glass inspired generations of composers with his minimal music. In recent years Borstlap has grown into one of the most important Dutch jazz pianists.

Lavinia Meijer: Top of the harpists

Lavinia Meijer now belongs to the international top of harpists. She is more productive than ever and sells her albums like a tieriermaster. Nevertheless, she continues unabated with her personal goal of removing prejudice from people. Many people only know the harp as a background instrument, as a romantic melody or a babbling brook. Or as an instrument of the gods from legends. Or cute girls with angel hair. Lavinia says: "It is therefore wonderful to hear that amazement in the audience afterwards. A harp can sound like a whole orchestra, but also light and refined. I find that surprise all over the world."


Michiel Borstlap: jazzy and captivating

Michiel Borstlap is also a gifted composer. His albums 'Blue', 'Reflective' and 'Frames' form the starting point for captivating improvisations by Lavinia Meijer and Michiel Borstlap, which run like threads through the concert


Kamermuziek lichte muziek piano harp Michiel Borstlap Philip Glass improvisatie Nederlandse muziek
Friday 18 September 2015, 20:00

Lavinia Meijer gives everything she's got when it comes to the harp. She never misses an opportunity to play her instrument in the most surprising ways. This time she will take pianist Michiel Borstlap with her, one of the current greats of Dutch jazz. On the boundary between classical and improvisation, they build a bridge between their own musical worlds.

When and where

Begin time:
Friday 18 September 2015, 20:00

The Edesche Concert Hall. Unheard of acoustics, intimate beauty, one of the most beautiful concert grand pianos in the Netherlands with the very best musicians. From one hour before the start of the concert you are welcome in the Edesche Concert Hall, for example for a cup of coffee in advance. Please note: during the performance we do not grant access to the concert hall The Edesche Concertzaal is unsubsidized and is made possible by Eskes Media / DagjeWeg.NL.

  • Many payment options online;
  • Stage Gift Card OK, also online;
  • Free coffee/drinks/breakfasts;
  • Free wardrobe;
  • Free luxury program magazine;
  • Free and paid parking in the vicinity;
  • ECLive! Listen to the concert again in high quality afterwards (at selected concerts);
  • Enjoy the Edesche Concert Hall Diner at the adjacent atmospheric restaurant Buitenzorg;
  • Subsidy free and independent. Sponsor: DagjeWeg.NL Tickets;
  • NPO Radio 4 broadcasts regularly from the Edesche Concertzaal. Listen again to e.g.

Edesche Concertzaal

Amsterdamseweg 9, Ede

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