Praktische informatie

Peter Bogaert, born in Antwerp, studied violin, composition, and orchestral conducting in Amsterdam, The Hague, Basel, Berlin, Rotterdam, and Weimar. After his career as concertmaster with the Orkest van het Oosten (now Phion), he developed as a versatile musician. He is a guest concertmaster, composer, and producer of new music. In 2021, Peter founded the Euregio Orchestra Academy and has increasingly focused on conducting. He leads various projects, including Opera op Het Hogeland, the Deventer Chamber Orchestra, and the Nijmegen Symphony Orchestra.

Karlien Bartels is a versatile cellist, born in Groningen, educated in the Netherlands, Paris and Vienna. She obtained a Master's Degree from the Conservatoire National Supérieur and won several competitions. As a soloist and chamber musician, she performed in renowned venues worldwide and collaborated with leading musicians and ensembles. Karlien is principal study teacher at ArtEZ Conservatory.