MUSICIANS
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		Olena Lavrenko Violin
		After having studied solo-violin in Simferopol and the Conservatory of Rostov-on-Don, Ukranian violinist Olena Lavrenko decided to continue her studies at the Rotterdam Conservatory "Codarts". There, she succesfully obtained her bachelor degree. In her persuit of becoming 'master of music', she continued her education with Vesna and Igor Gruppman. Yet during her studies she has been invited as soloist to perform with professional orchestras in Russia and Ukraine. Furthermore she has won prizes in several international competitions in Kiev/Worzel, St. Petersburg, Moscow and Lausanne. In addition to solo-performances and performances with chamber music ensembles, Lavrenko also is a substitute for the Dutch Philharmonic Orchestra.
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		Hans Rijkmans Violin - Viola
		Hans Rijkmans attended violin classes at the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam, under the instruction of Bouw Lemkes. Knowledgeable of the violin as well as the viola, Rijkmans played with the Amsterdam Bach Soloists and as a substitute in orchestras like the Dutch Chamber Orchestra. With a trio consisting of viola da gamba, theorbo and baroque violin Rijkmans has made a tour through Japan and has he given lessons and concerts in Ulan Batar, Mongolia. Today, Hans is regularly takes on the role of concert master in accompanying orchestras, such as Ensemble Esprit. In terms of his solo carreer, he has appeared in different concerts by Bach, Mozart, Bruch and Martinu. In addition to that, Rijkmans also performs together with the Alauda Quartet. Occasionally, he also plays the viola d'amora and performs as a member in chamber ensembles and as an accompanist on the piano.
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CHOIRS
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		Merwe's Oratoria Society - Dordrecht
		Over the years Merwe's Oratorio Society has established a wide and varied repertoire. MOV is a general association, having no bond to a religious or political institution. Conductor is Patrick van der Linden.
		Internet: movdordrecht.nl

		Christian Oratoria Society Gorkum
		COV 'Gorkum' Oratorio is an active association that takes care of large choral works and belongs to the leading choirs of central Holland. Over the years the choir has become well established in the central Netherlands. Conductor is Toon de Graaf.
		Internet: covgorkum.nl

		Choir Pastorale - Gorinchem
		''Pastorale' is the chorus of the Open Pastoral Chirch Gorinchem, in existence since 1978. The choir currently consists of 35 members, of which about a third formed by the men (tenors and basses) and the other two-third respectively by the altos and sopranos. The choice of repertoire often falls on songs by Huub Oosterhuis. Conductor is Daan Vliegenthart.
		Internet: Exodus Koor Pastorale

Photo left: Rehearsal Concertgebouw - Amsterdam

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