On the Haugtussa lieder and morphine
So about a week ago, Emma and I performed at the Donner bookstore. And it was awesome. You see, concerts at a bookstore always have a...
On spring and tomorrow's concert
Spring is here! I know that because I rehearsed with Ms Emma Brown in the church yesterday, and I had my wintercoat off for the duration....
Daedalus and Icarus - a Piano Ballad
In the last few years, I’ve worked with composer Jannum Kruidhof several times. His writing style is very open, honest and modern, and...
New Programme; Grieg’s Haugtussa and Liszt Consolations
The Haugtussa lieder is a song cycle written by Grieg, and it features a song about goats. Yes, you read that right. You see, the story...
Public Pianos of Rotterdam; Part Two
The internet will tell you that there is a public piano in the Passage of the Erasmus Hospital in Rotterdam since January last year. I...
Valentine’s Surprise
For Valentine’s Day, I was invited to play at the Eikelenburg Crematorium. The staff there have made a habit out of hosting events during...
Marcel Möring – Eden
As it turns out, the public piano in the Donner is not strictly for public use. There are regular events planned with it, and I have had...
When in Finland…
A few months ago, we decided to spend New Years’ in Finland, visiting the beautiful violinist Elisabeth St-Cyr and her husband. It was...
Public Pianos of Rotterdam; Part One
It’s an amazing coincidence that the two most adorable little boys on the planet happen to be my nephews. I was out walking with them and...
Those crazy lazy hazy days
When I was about fifteen I went on a trip to Italy with my high school, to learn to Appreciate Art. First stop was Firenze, second was...
