Kaat Schraepen

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Classical violist

 

The Belgian violist Kaat Schraepen’s attention was immediately caught hearing the deep and warm sound of the viola, leading her to pursue this passion from the age of 7. Since then her musical horizons have broadened and, a profound love for solo playing and chamber music has grown. Always looking to enrich her musical vision, she has taken part in masterclasses and festivals with renowned musicians all over Europe. Currently Kaat is studying her master with Mikhail Zemtsov at the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague. Her ongoing quest for improvement has placed her as one of the most remarkable viola players of her generation, being awarded at several national and international competitions. With a repertoire that goes from Classical to Contemporary music, Kaat Schraepen works towards her main goal in life: to put the viola on the map as a solo instrument.

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  • Hindemith’s Musical Enigmas Through the Eyes of Bach (2023) author(s): Kaat Schraepen published in: KC Research Portal
    Taking the audience on a journey is always an important goal of mine while performing. My research was created not only to add to my knowledge but more importantly to my performance and my connection to the audience. Throughout my research I uncover the enigma of Bach as an inspiration for Hindemith. What connects these two composers living 200 years apart? How do we connect the ‘new and modern’ to the ‘old and familiar’? Is Hindemith in fact 'Bach with a modern twist'? By discovering the similarities and differences between Bach’s 6th Cello Suite and Hindemith’s Solo Sonata Op.25 No.1, through background research and putting their structure and harmony in relation to each other, a new world of interpreting both composers opened up to me. The research makes my performance more involved but also allows me to take the listener by the hand, guiding them through this more ‘modern’ music by Hindemith and his contemporaries such as Max Reger, by accompanying his music with Bach, and accompanying the music with short metaphorical stories highlighting the composers' similarities as well as different approaches. Engaging the audience, allowing them to open their ears and view the music in a new light.
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