Lacunes is the debut album of soprano Fleur Strijbos and pianist Babette Craens. At its heart lies Robert Schumann’s Sechs Gedichte von Nikolaus Lenau und Requiem, a cycle steeped in longing, fragility, and inner searching.
From this core unfolds a musical journey through song, with works by Webern, Strauss, Barber, and contemporary Belgian composers — a programme shaped by silence, memory, and what remains unsaid.
This recording was made possible thanks to the generous support of SWUK Vlaanderen, where Fleur Strijbos is Laureate 2026.
From the press
“This recording (Lacunes) reveals not only the immediately appealing, warmly timbred character of Strijbos’ voice, but also the natural suppleness with which she shapes the musical line. Particularly striking is her imaginative handling of text.”
Opus Klassiek (translated from Dutch)“Her clear, sparkling and limpid voice delicately complements the darker substance of the male timbre. The singer shows beautiful vocal poise in the texts from Foccroulle’s Zauberland, which capture the audience’s attention.”
Olyrix (translated from French)“Fleur not only sings with great skill, but with her whole being she conveys the emotions hidden in the poems and renders the musical expression of each song with outstanding mastery. It is a joy to listen to her: what nobility!”
Cultuurpakt (translated from Dutch)Currently an Artist in Residence at the Music Chapel Queen Elisabeth, Belgian soprano Fleur Strijbos has quickly gained recognition: she won the First Prize at Concours Lyrique International Bell’Arte (2024) and Third Prize at the Symphonies d’Automne International Singing Competition (2023). In 2024, she was featured in Klara’s De Twintigers radio series as one of Belgium’s most promising young voices.
Fleur Strijbos has a strong affinity for chamber music, valuing the intimacy and honesty that this music invites. She co-founded a Liedduo with pianist Babette Craens and formed Duo Leora with classical guitarist Emma Wills.
Recent performances and recordings.
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