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Discover the voice of Belgian soprano Fleur Strijbos —
A rising artist whose warm, emotionally nuanced timbre and sincere expressiveness are captivating audiences worldwide. Rooted in the intimate art of Liedkunst, Fleur transforms poetry and melody into heartfelt storytelling.
As an Artist in Residence at the prestigious Music Chapel Queen Elisabeth and winner of several international awards — including 1st Prize at the Concours Lyrique International Bell’Arte (2024) and 3rd Prize at Mâcon Symphonies d'Automne - concours international de chant lyrique' (2023) — Fleur has already graced renowned stages such as Flagey (BE), Gran Teatro Puccini (IT), Opera Ballet Vlaanderen (BE), Teatro Zoco (CL) and The Royal Palace of Brussels (BE).
She has been recognized as a Young Talent by Next Generation - Antwerp Liedfest (2020), Ghent Flanders Festival (2021), and Prima La Musica under conductor Dirk Brossé (2024). In 2024, she was also featured De Twintigers, the acclaimed young artist series on the Belgian national classical radio station Klara.
In addition to her solo work, she co-founded two chamber music projects With pianist Babette Craens, she forms Duo Fleur Strijbos & Babette Craens, a Liedduo selected for the Udo Reinemann Masterclasses and the semi-finals of Supernova 2024. Since 2024, they are part of Vrienden van het Lied.
With guitarist Emma Wills, she forms Duo Leora, a duo exploring the subtle interplay between voice and guitar. They debuted at the Walden Festival (Radio Klara) and will be featured in 2025 on Emma’s debut album Serenades of Spain.
Throughout her career, Fleur has drawn artistic inspiration and vocal refinement from renowned artists such as Anne Cambier, Sophie Koch, Stéphane Degout, and Barbara Bonney — each playing a meaningful role in shaping her distinctive musical voice.
With the support of SWUK Vlaanderen, she continues to shape her artistic voice and deepen her presence on the international classical music scene.
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© 2025 Fleur Strijbos
Pictures by Bas Bogaerts/Gent Festival,Björn Comhaire/Prima La musica and Wiktoria Swidzinska