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What do you love about your instrument, the violin? The singing. It comes very close to the human voice for me. That also has to do with the fact that you can vibrate on the instrument. And it has always been important for me to be able to express myself in that way, and singing on my instrument is still the most beautiful thing for me.
Is there another instrument you would like to master? I play the piano and I would like to have learned it better. If I could do life over again, I would certainly consider the piano because it is just a harmonic instrument. All chords, music, everything can be related to the piano, so you can discover everything. And that whole harmonic feeling is very important to me. It just belongs. I would actually recommend that every musician should consider it as a standard, like swimming. 
A day without doing something is a day not lived. How would you interpret that? I would like to say it differently, that life always has something to offer. So if it's not music, which is certainly very important in my life, then I would definitely do something else. Either I would be a caregiver or I would cook. I would certainly do something where I can make a difference for people. I also love people around me, so that whole social feeling is important. In that sense, you could say: a day alone is not preferable.
What makes a concert phenomenal for you? A normal concert doesn't exist for me, so it's always something special. You have concerts with a golden edge. That has to do with the vibration of the group, and especially the conductor who is there, who creates something that gives you wings and lifts you up. Making it a huge memorable experience.
Is there anything you have given up for your life in music? Judo. I did intensive judo. And I liked to do special sports, and I knew that if I chose the violin, I would have to stop certain things. You do protect your body, your hands, your arms. I believe that otherwise, I would really want to hang on a rock in the mountains or do fencing. But I did intensive judo and I knew that I had to stop doing it, it was too risky.
What is a characteristic of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra? The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra is actually a wild animal that sometimes needs to be tamed. It is an orchestra that primarily reacts to what comes its way. They will never hold back. And they will sit on stage with complete dedication, more than one hundred percent, and that is also the aura of the orchestra. The enormous fireworks that arise, the inner strength and the passion of all those musicians that impresses

Frank de Groot

Associate Principal 2nd Violin

To give more than a hundred percent because you love the music so much and to convey that to the audience. 

Olfje van der Klein

Viola

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What do you find beautiful about your instrument? The horn blends very well with the strings and has a very warm sound. But it also works well with brass instruments, which have a bit of that brassy quality. I find that beautiful, the versatility of the instrument.
What role did music play in the family you grew up in? My father played the organ and piano. During the holiday season, we would have a whole list of songs, which was always very cozy. And both of my sisters played the saxophone. So there was always plenty of music around.
What do you do to physically and mentally sustain your life as a professional musician? Well, nothing special, actually. I do notice that I have to stay in shape. So I do my warm-up exercises on my horn every day at home. Even if I have a week off, I should still do it. So I work on it in that way. And occasionally, when I'm really stressed before a concert, I do mindfulness exercises to clear my head.
Have you studied less over the years, or more? I haven't studied less, but I have studied differently. I think I've become smarter about it. I've played almost everything at some point, especially the orchestral pieces. So I know exactly what the difficult parts are, and I can work on them specifically. But I also notice, as I get older, that I have to practice more to be in good shape. So it's about finding a balance between the two.
What is truly characteristic of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra? I think it's a very energetic orchestra, and what I find beautiful is that everyone is always on the edge of their seat at the concerts. Everyone always gives that little bit extra. So completely focused. I find that very beautiful.

Wendy Leliveld

Horn

What I find beautiful is that everyone is always on the edge of their seat at concerts. Everyone always gives extra. So completely focused.

Was there a particular moment when you knew you wanted to become a musician? Not really. I started studying chemistry and it wasn't for me, as I was unsuccessful in getting into another program. After three months, I thought, well, I'll just play more viola. It's always good, there's always a need for amateur violists, if you're good. So I did that and then I thought I should have a goal: I'll just audition for the conservatory. And I got accepted. Then I could still choose where to go, and I thought, well, I'll just try it. And gradually I grew into it, and eventually I ended up in this orchestra.
What do you love about your instrument? The viola is mainly an instrument that is in my vocal range. I can identify with the sound I make because it's in my vocal range. And I can't quite sing the low C, my lowest note on the instrument, but I can go quite high. It's easier to imagine. Then, because of its size, the viola is actually a bit too small for the pitch it has. This means that the string tension is lower, and it gives a milder tone. And then you get a somewhat melancholic sound, which is why I stuck with the viola. As a violist, you often color the chord, with a less penetrating tone, so it's more pleasant to listen to. That doesn't mean I can't really enjoy a violin or cello concerto, but the viola always has something very warm and cozy about it.
What makes a concert phenomenal or fantastic for you? The sparks flying, that happens very occasionally with a conductor. It can happen, you might not even see it coming, but it happens on stage. The most pleasant thing is when a conductor feels it too and can make it happen. Because I have also experienced a conductor stopping it because it wasn't what he wanted. That's very disastrous. But when the sparks fly and it happens in the music. For example,  Simon Retol, Symphonie fantastique, it was great. You also notice this at the end and it really makes you very happy, that not only did we enjoy it on stage, but the audience went completely crazy with the applause. Those are top moments.
A day without… is a day not lived. What would you give as an interpretation of this statement? A day without laughter, of course, but many people would say that. Actually, when I'm asked a question like this or we talk about it, I look at every day and think: would I have wanted this day not to happen? I think of every day as: well, it's good or it's nice that it happened. Of course, some days shine a bit brighter than others. But even those days off-days need to exist, to let the good ones bloom and to realize that they are golden days

Janine Baller

The sparks flying, that happens very occasionally with a conductor. It can happen, you might not even see it coming, but it happens on stage. The most pleasant thing is when a conductor feels it too and can make it happen.

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