Petra Westra

Дирижер

Petra Westra This year, the Arcato Foundation has been working with violin pedagogue Petra Westra (1972) for 25 years. Our vision is therefore inextricably intertwined with her vision of musical development. Now that the orchestras have been in existence for 25 years, we can safely say that a whole generation of string players has grown up, who have been able to develop themselves musically and socially on the basis of Petra Westra's vision. "Together with the children from the three youth ensembles of the Arcato Foundation, I have been working on music as a connecting language for 25 years. I am convinced that making and experiencing music is healthy for the mind, the soul and the body. I want to tell parents and children how much music matters for development, togetherness and happiness." Fun, respect (in the broadest sense), willpower, social safety and being seen are characteristic of our working method and atmosphere that Petra brings. This year, the Arcato Foundation has been working with violin pedagogue Petra Westra (1972) for 25 years. Our vision is therefore inextricably intertwined with her vision of musical development. Now that the orchestras have been in existence for 25 years, we can safely say that a whole generation of string players has grown up, who have been able to develop themselves musically and socially on the basis of Petra Westra's vision. "Together with the children from the three youth ensembles of the Arcato Foundation, I have been working on music as a connecting language for 25 years. I am convinced that making and experiencing music is healthy for the mind, the soul and the body. I want to tell parents and children how much music matters for development, togetherness and happiness." Fun, respect (in the broadest sense), willpower, social safety and being seen are characteristic of our working method and atmosphere that Petra brings. Jan van der Place "Music stands for connecting, bringing different people together." That is what Jan van der Plas (1997) wants to convey in his music. As a conductor, he wants people to play together with compassion and energy. Jan has been a guest player with Amsterdam Sinfonietta and performs with his Duo Saraswati (duosaraswati.nl) both at home and abroad. He is frequently asked by amateur orchestras throughout the Netherlands because of his efficient and positive way of working.