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Liedduo
Duo Fleur Strijbos & Babette Craens
Belgian pianist Babette Craens and Belgian soprano Fleur Strijbos share a passion for Lied. They crossed paths during their studies at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp, where they both enjoyed the expertise of teachers Lucienne Van Deyck and Jozef De Beenhouwer in the Lied-class, as well as coaching from Aäron Wajnberg (founder of Liedfest Antwerp). Thanks to their deep musical and personal connection, Babette en Fleur decided to form a Liedduo in 2022.
They have been selected for the 'Udo Reinemann Masterclasses Lied Duo 2022-2023' and the semi-final of 'Supernova 2024' – the competition for young Belgian chamber music ensembles by Klara (radio). They perform concerts in Belgium and abroad. In March 2023, they made their debut concert appearance during the 'Young Masters' concert by Beaujean-Live. Since 2024, they are part of ‘Vrienden van het Lied’.
Inspired by their deep appreciation for poetry and lyrical melodies, Babette en Fleur discover shared resonance across every facet of the Lied-repertoire. They enjoy making the repertoire their own, captivating the audience and immersing them in their unique world. As a duo, they receive recognition for the excellence of their performances, leaving a lasting impact on many.
Fleur Strijbos (voice) & Emma Wills (guitar)
Duo Leora
Soprano Fleur Strijbos and guitarist Emma Wills formed their dynamic duo, Duo Leora, after their successful collaboration at the Walden Festival of Klara in 2024. Their paths first crossed at the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp, but they truly connected when both of them were invited by the national classical music radio station Klara for the series 'De Twintigers,' Emma in 2022, followed by Fleur in 2024.
Their "Echoes of Spain" program captivated a full audience at the Citizens’ Garden in the heart of Brussels, inspiring them to continue their musical journey together. The name "Leora," meaning "light" in Hebrew and Greek, reflects their shared vision of illuminating classical music with fresh, expressive interpretations.
Vocal duo - light music
Yentl & Fleur
"Yentl & Fleur" is a unique duo that combines the jazz vocals of Yentl Verborgt with the classical voice of Fleur Strijbos. Since 2016, these two very different voices have come together in a shared pop style to create original songs and fresh takes on existing ones. What makes them special? Their voices might be worlds apart in background, but when they sing together, it’s pure magic.
In 2022, Yentl & Fleur wrapped up their project ‘In the Clouds’, where they teamed up with pianist Lars Van de Voorde. Inspired by the ever-changing sky, they turned their love for clouds into beautiful music. But they’re not stopping there. With an album in the works, Yentl & Fleur are ready to explore new sounds and see where the journey takes them—maybe even beyond the horizon. Big things are on the way, so stay tuned!"
Concerts & shows
Be Moved
"Be Moved" began in 2019 as a graduation project and has since grown into a meaningful collaboration between two close friends. Classical sopranos Fleur Strijbos and Marjolein Appermont, both graduates of the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp, bring together a diverse group of musicians to create performances that deeply connect with audiences.
Their debut project, "Be Moved - Music from Life", became a touching initiative during the pandemic. It involved personal stories from people about how certain pieces of music had a special impact on their lives. These stories were brought to life in performances by Strijbos and Appermont, along with tenor Lars Corijn and pianist Jonathan Fremout.
Strijbos and Appermont are currently working on their newest project, "100 jaar Maria Callas", with pianist Mike Docters.They’re excited about what’s next and have many more creative projects in the works.
