During my training as a singer, I specialised in early vocal ensemble music. While I love many different types of early music, my first love is for medieval music, and in particular the music of Hildegard von Bingen and the early polyphony of the Notre Dame School, which I like to perform together with contemporary works.
Upcoming Events
- Sunday October 19, 2025 at 6pm: The Living Light a concert by Ensemble Caldemia. Featuring music by Hildegard von Bingen and contemporary works inspired by her by Erika Budai, Ola Gjeilo, and Penelope Turner (Hildegard von Bingen Revisited project). St Andrew’s, Church of Scotland, Chaussée de Vleurgat 181 1050 Brussels.
- Saturday February 7, 2026 from 2pm – 5pm: Workshop introduction to Belevingsconcert Winter ensemble Ut Sol (Penelope Turner and Jos Somsen), see below. St. Dominicanenklooster Huissen, Stadsdam 1, 6851 AH Huissen, NL.
- Saturday February 7, 2026 at 7.45pm: Belevingsconcert Winter ensemble Ut Sol (Penelope Turner and Jos Somsen) and guest Marianne Noordink, featuring music by Hildegard von Bingen, Penelope Turner (from Hildegard von Bingen Revisited), Jewish songs and instrumental music from the Islamic tradition. St. Dominicanenklooster Huissen, Stadsdam 1, 6851 AH Huissen, NL.
You will find more information about my different medieval projects on the following pages:
- Hildegard Revisited, a composition project to reinterpret and revisit all 77 of Hildegard’s liturgical chants.
- Ut Sol, a duo with Jos Somsen that places Ecole de Notre Dame early polyphony and the music of Hildegard von Bingen alongside music from different traditions.
- Caldemia Workshops and Ensemble Caldemia, workshops and concerts where Hildegard’s original notation plays a key role.
