Lunchtime concert

C-sisters
Thu 13 Jun ’24 12:30 uur
Thu 13 Jun ’24
12:30 uur

Chloé and Camille Beniest, a talented piano duo, are conquering the international competition scene with their impressive performances. They win at the Piano Duo Festival in Amsterdam and the competition in Brest, France, where they take first place in the category for 2 pianos. They are also awarded at the International Concours Appassionata in Namur. The jury of the Prinses Christina Concours says, "The piano duo Camille and Chloé Beniest surprised the audience and the jury with their sparkling performance of a Hungarian Rhapsody by Franz Liszt. The sisters together told a captivating musical story through good timing and a wide range in dynamics. The picture was complete with their delightful stage presence."

Chloé Beniest

A young pianist with incredible talent that blossomed at a very young age. At only four years old, she began taking piano lessons from her mother, Gill Masson. Since then, she has made an impression at various competitions and contests, such as "Klassiek Dominique," where she became a finalist at the age of seven. Her extraordinary achievements include winning laureates at the Cantabilé piano competition and finalist titles at international contests. Additionally, Chloé has showcased her versatility as a guest actress in the popular soap opera "THUIS," where she shone as Marthe from February to June 2023.


Camille Beniest

A talented pianist and singer who started playing the piano at the age of 3.5. Since then, she has achieved impressive feats, such as winning prizes at renowned piano competitions and performing on international stages. Camille has also demonstrated her vocal talent by participating in prestigious talent shows and collaborating with well-known artists.


Classic Young Masters

Classic Young Masters (CYM, founded 2012) is a Dutch organization that supports talented young musicians on their way to an entrepreneurial and independent musical existence. CYM does this through unique two-year general and individual coaching programs as well as through projects that young talents must partly fill in and set up themselves. The CYM program focuses on the development of competencies that are indispensable for a career as a (classical) professional musician.

Lunchtime concerts

Lunchtime concerts are a delicious break in the middle of your day, and you can take this literally! An hour of lovely music in our Small Hall. From piano recitals to chamber music and wind instruments, we offer a varied and refreshing programme. Because we think it's important to offer a stage to budding talent, you'll find recently graduated musicians and competition winners performing for you.


After the concert

Of course, a lunchtime concert is not complete without a tasty lunch. Therefore, you will can enjoy a tasty homemade soup and delicious fresh bread in the City Foyer after the concert. You can order this directly with your ticket!

Programme

Rachmaninov - Six Morceaux op. 11 voor 4
Liszt - Hongaarse Rapsodie nr. 2 voor 4
Piazzolla - Nightclub 1960 voor 4  en sopraanimprovisatie