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January 2025
The “Baby Concert Series” announces its 2025 program, again featuring Marinke Visser on cello. Eight concerts will take place across Theater Dakota Den Haag, Theater in Nootdorp, and Studio de Bakkerij Rotterdam, continuing the tradition of engaging the youngest audiences with live music.
March 2025
“Resynthesizing Beginner Piano Education: An Innovative Approach Shaped by Analysis and Redesign” is now available as a comprehensive 400-page book. Drawing on 22 years of teaching and six years of research, this Doctoral-format resource analyzes traditional methods and introduces new, scientifically tested strategies for beginner piano students. Aimed at piano teachers and researchers seeking innovation, this work offers a model of research for developing both educational and artistic materials.
May – June 2024
The Turkish Polyphonic Choirs Association Elite Choir, under the direction of conductor Mustafa Apaydın, is officially invited to perform at the World Choirs Symposium in Istanbul and the Turkey Choirs Festival in Ankara. Preparations begin for these prestigious events. I have edited accompaniment scores for these special events. Some challenging repertoire and also some really beautiful music.
January 2024
“Early Intermediate Piano Pieces: A Selection of Classical Solo Piano Repertoire” is now available as a 62-page PDF eBook. Designed for students moving from beginner to intermediate level, it features 23 annotated pieces—including two with alternative versions—plus guidance on technique and expression from both an education specialist and a concert pianist. This resource supports both teachers and students seeking clear, progressive repertoire
September 2023
Fifteen new YouTube videos are now live, each exploring a piece from “Early Intermediate Piano Pieces: A Selection of Classical Solo Piano Repertoire.”
March 2023
The “Baby Concert Series” returns for its 2023 season, with Marinke Visser on cello. Eight concerts for young families are scheduled at Theater Dakota Den Haag and Studio de Bakkerij Rotterdam throughout the year.
February 2022
12 June is confirmed date for the exclusive house-concert organized by composer: Hans Tolhuijs. I will be performing his piece composed during Corona period and combine it with a wide range of repertoire. Looking forward to this invitation.
January 2022
The project I have designed to involve and inform amateurs with the classical music style has got its closure report. The last approval is given by “Makersloket, Droom en Daad” supporters to “Understanding Classical Music on Piano.” More on that on Instagram: @apaydin.selen #understandingclassicalmusiconpiano
Events
6 June 2025
Baby Concert Series
with Marinke Visser (cello)
Studio de Bakkerij, Rotterdam
28 May 2025
Baby Concert Series
with Marinke Visser (cello)
Studio de Bakkerij, Rotterdam
24 & 25 May 2025
Baby Concert Series
with Marinke Visser (cello)
Theater Dakota, Den Haag
21 May 2025
Baby Concert Series
with Marinke Visser (cello)
Theater Bibliotheek, Nootdorp
25 & 26 May 2024
The Chess The Musical
The S(w)inging Company, conducted by John Muller
CKC Theater Zaal, Zoetermeer
June 2023
Turkish Polyphonic Choirs Association Elite Choir
conductor Mustafa Apaydın
Turkey Choirs Festival 25th edition, Ankara, Turkey
25–30 April 2023
Turkish Polyphonic Choirs Association Elite Choir
conductor Mustafa Apaydın
World Choirs Symposium, Istanbul, Turkey
29 March 2023
Baby Concert Series
with Marinke Visser (cello)
ChildrenGarden, (private event) Den Haag
23 December 2022
Baby Concert Series
with Marinke Visser (cello)
Theater Dakota, Den Haag
19 December 2022
Baby Concert Series
with Marinke Visser (cello)
Studio de Bakkerij, Rotterdam
14 October 2022
Baby Concert Series
with Marinke Visser (cello)
Theater Dakota, Den Haag
1 October 2022
West Side Story, Koor&Zuri
conducted by Zurisadai Ramirez
Frank Taal Galery, Rotterdam
12 June 2022
Piano Recital
“Huisconcertenreeks” at Bavel door Tolhuijs (componist)
30 March 2022
Classical Music History
at “Klassieke Muziekweek Preskihaaf” Arnhem
29/30 March 2022
Piano Masterclasses
at “Klassieke Muziekweek Preskihaaf” Arnhem
18 December 2021
Understanding Classical Music on Piano
Part - 20th Century
Lecture/Recital
supported by Droom en Daad foundation
12 December 2021
Understanding Classical Music on Piano
Part - Romantic Period
Lecture/Recital
supported by Droom en Daad foundation
4 December 2021
Understanding Classical Music on Piano
Part - Classical Period
Lecture/Recital
supported by Droom en Daad foundation
21 November 2021
Understanding Classical Music on Piano
Part - Baroque Period
Lecture/Recital
supported by Droom en Daad foundation
28 August 2021
Solo maar Samen
Finale - Rotterdam, de Buurvrouw Theater
supported by FondsPodiumKunsten
July /June 2021
Solo maar Samen
Concert tour
at Frank Taal Gallery, Matrix (Interview with Henri Bok), De Buurvrouw Theater, De Overkant Arnhem, Den Haag and Schiedam
supported by FondsPodiumKunsten