In the world of classical music, too, you increasingly encounter multi-talents who sing just as easily as they play an instrument. Think of Thomas Oliemans and Abel Selaocoe. Cellist and singer Hadewych van Gent confidently joins this trend, regularly merging voice and strings into a single instrument. In doing so, she explores ancient folk music and its influence on contemporary works.

The jury of Dutch Classical Talent was immediately wildly enthusiastic: “Taking risks is second nature to her. Hadewych proves this by simultaneously singing and playing. Both her voice and her cello sound are full and expressive, and she also shows boldness in her timing.”

Music from Hildegard von Bingen, Rebecca Clarke and Fazıl Say

Dutch Classical Talent

Dutch Classical Talent (formerly Vriendenkrans Concours and Het Debuut) is a development program for young Dutch top musicians. Among the laureates are renowned names such as Tania Kross, Lavinia Meijer, the Van Baerle Trio, and the Berlage Saxophone Quartet. Talent alone is not enough to reach the final; Participants must bring distinctive and stimulating programs, vision, and a bit of guts. The presentation of the DCT Award will take place during the festive final on Sunday, June 6, 2027, at TivoliVredenburg (Utrecht).