The String Soloists is managed worldwide by Hylke van Lingen
Contact:
E: hylke.v.lingen@interartists.nl
T: +31 6 11 711 720
The String Soloists is an dynamic international string ensemble based in Amsterdam, comprising 12 string players who perform under the leadership of artistic leader Lisa Jacobs. Their approach to music-making without a conductor is what distinguishes the group from the regular chamber orchestras. It demands intensive involvement from all the musicians.
Founded in 2015, The String Soloists have performed at all major venues in the Netherlands and extensively throughout Europe. Highlights of this season included an extensive series of concerts in the Amsterdam Concertgebouw and concert tours to Italy, Germany and France. Next season concerts in Copenhagen (Tivoli Concert Hall), Belgium and Germany are scheduled besides their activities in the Netherlands.
The repertoire of The String Soloists encompasses a variety of styles, ranging from Baroque to contemporary works. Alongside performances of the mainstream repertoire, the ensemble focusses on performing unjustly neglected works.
The composition of the ensemble enables them to play both as ensemble member and a soloist within the group. Besides their involvement in the String Soloists, all musicians individually are active members of the international music scene, both as chamber musicians and solo players.
The String Soloists have cooperated in several internationally acclaimed CD recordings for the Cobra Records label and are regular guests on all Dutch major radio and television shows with live concert registrations.
Members:
Lisa Jacobs (violin artistic leader), Emma Roijackers (violin concertmaster), Daniel Lee (violin), Nika Toskan (violin), Ivo Meinen (violin), Wan-Ru Cheng (violin), Katya Woloshyn, (viola), Maria Sofia Espiga (viola), Aleksandra Kaspera (cello), Isabel Vaz (cello), Jordi Carrasco Hjelm (bass), Lucas Faucher (bass), Jan van Grootheest (harpsichord).
Reviews
“Vital and delicate playing”
“Their interpretation is a little miracle of artfully-expressive playing”
“Their approach to playing without a conductor distinguishes them from mainstream chamber orchestras. It demands an intensive involvement from all musicians and the result is phenomenal”
