The Érard Student Series – Felita Tanaya

Érard Student Series

Brand new this year is our Érard Student Series, a talent program associated with our regular Érard Grand Piano Series. For the series, conservatory students from five different countries present their very own world premiere where piano music is always combined with another artform such as poetry, cinema, photography or dance. 

At TenClub we believe that piano concerts are among the most magical musical experiences to be had in life. That’s why a few years back, we decided to dedicate a series to our 1892 Érard Grand piano. Artem Belogurov, Ksenia Kouzmenko, Klára Würtz and many others have already performed in our acclaimed Érard Grand Piano Series in the unique and intimate atmosphere of our fin-de-siècle salon.

We are also of the view that growth in musicianship is a fascinating journey and it is one that we would like to get involved in. It is for this reason that we have invited eight excellent conservatory students of piano from all over the world to curate a program especially for the Érard at Nes 120, next door to the Mayer Manor. Curators of the series are senior classical piano teacher at the Utrecht Conservatory Henry Kelder and TenClub’s artistic leader and pianist Bas van Lier. 

About Felita Tanaya

Indonesian pianist Felita Tanaya (1999) began to learn the piano at the age of 4, well before starting her bachelor studies at the HKU Utrecht Conservatorium under the guidance of Henry Kelder in 2018. During her studies, Felita has enjoyed performing as a soloist as well as a chamber musician. In June 2023, Felita collaborated with the Leids Kamerkoor, performing works of Bernstein, Palmeri, and Gjeilo. At present time, she is passionately exploring works by Dutch-Indonesian composers.

Tonight’s featuring artists: Iva Khuang and Elin Körnich 

Performing alongside Felita this evening are Iva Khuang (vocals) and Elin Körnich (flute).

Iva Khuang is an Indonesian soprano currently pursuing her master’s in music at Codarts Conservatory in Rotterdam, focusing on classical singing. Iva’s recent performances include the role of Susanna in Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro, directed and produced by Sybrand van de Werf and Jan-Willem Passchier at Codarts Conservatory, and Despina from Così fan tutte, directed and produced by Henk Neven and his voice students at Ijsseldijkkerk. She also participates in ensemble singing and made her debut at Tivoli Vredenburg in 2023.

German flutist Elin Körnich – currently studying her Bachelor at the Royal Conservatory in Den Haag – started playing her favourite instrument at the age of 14. Ever since, she has played in various Orchestras and Chamber music ensembles throughout Sweden and now the Netherlands.

Felita Tanaya’s Program

Paul Seelig

– Lagoe lagoe, Lyrische Stucke Aus Dem Sunda Archipel (2.00)

– 3 Danses Javanaises, I. Kěbo Giro (6.30)

Theo Smit Sibinga

– Lagoe Manis Indonesia Timoer (2.00)

– T’Meezeken (1.00)

– De Maaier Zingt (1.00)

– Suite voor fluit en piano (9.30)

F. Chapiro Sonatine pour flûte et piano (9.00)

Break

B. Sitompul – T’rima Salamku (2.45)

B. Sitompul – Doa (3.00)

M. Embut – Srikandi (3.00)

M. Embut – Setitik Embun (2.20)

M. Embut – Sandiwara (2.20)

M. Embut – Puntung Berasap (4.00)

M. Embut – Kamadjaja (4.30)

I. Marzuki – Wanita (3.00)

Djauhari – Bukit Kemenangan (3.00)

Tickets
Members and students: €0
Non-members: €10