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Martin van Hees (Groningen, 1990) is, according to his professor Zoran Dukic, a musician with \u2018outstanding musical expression\u2019. Martin graduated in 2014 cum laude for his Masters at The Royal Conservatory of The Hague with a distinction for his contribution to contemporary music. During his studies Martin was chosen to be the soloist at the Atheneum Chamber Orchestra with the Concierto d\u2019Aranjuez by J. Rogrigo.<\/p>\n
Martin takes actively part in several projects concerning contemporary music, chamber music and collaboration with dancers. He received several prizes at national and international guitar competitions amongst: 1st prize Lions National Guitar Competition (2009), 1st prize Patras International Guitar Competition (2015), 2nd prize Northern Guitar Awards (2005), 3rd prize Kolkata International Guitar Festival and Competition (2014).<\/p>\n
In the period October-December 2014 Martin visited India with \u2018The Classical Guitar Project\u2019 where he gave a series of concerts, workshops and masterclasses.
\nIn April 2016 he gave a tour in Greece with highlights the performances at the Patras Guitar Festival and Crete Guitar Festival.<\/p>\n
Furthermore Martin performed in Thailand, Italy, Belgium, Switserland and The Netherlands. During participation in the Ligeti Academy, Martin performed in The Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.
\nIn 2015 he collaborated with contemporary composers amongst one, Louis Andriessen. He is part of the contemporary music group Kluster5 with whom he performed on national television (Vrije Geluiden) and radio (4). Besides that Martin has a duo with violinist Floor LeCoultre. In 2017 he tours with the theatre production \u2018Carrousel\u2019 in Netherlands and Belgium.<\/p>\n
The release of his first CD: \u2018Cadence\u2019, took place in February 2016. This CD focuses on the music of Western European- and South American composers.
\nMartin is currently exploring the field of composing by writing and arranging for solo guitar and for the ensemble Kluster5.<\/p>\n
www.martinvanhees.com<\/p>\n
J.S. Bach \u2013 BWV 1004
\nF. Martin \u2013 Quatre Pieces Breves
\nH. Villa Lobos \u2013 Studies, Cadenza & Melody Sentimental
\nA. Piazzolla \u2013 Invierno Porteno
\nM. M. Ponce \u2013 Theme Varie et Finale
\nL. Andriessen – Triplum
\nI. Albeniz \u2013 Asturias
\nJ. Turina \u2013 Sonata
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