Jonge Nederlanders: sopraan Elisa Maayeshi met Poulencs La voix humaine

The Young Dutch series shines a spotlight on exceptional homegrown musical talent. Tonight, soprano Elisa Maayeshi. The Dutch-Iranian singer combines Poulenc's poignant monologue La voix humaine—for Maayeshi the pinnacle of music theater—with the poetry of Lili Boulanger's Clairières dans le ciel. Elisa Maayeshi

The Dutch-Iranian soprano Elisa Maayeshi has loved being on stage since a young age. Singing, dancing, and acting go hand in hand for her. It is no wonder that she is in her element when it comes to opera. Maayeshi is part of the opera studio at the Komische Oper in Berlin. She also sings in oratorios and loves the song repertoire. She previously performed in the Kleine Zaal with fellow students from the Dutch National Opera Academy in Brahms' Liebeslieder-Walzer. In the Young Dutch series, Maayeshi chooses Poulenc's La voix humaine, which she considers the pinnacle of music theatre. She combines this moving monologue with the poetry of Lili Boulanger's Clairières dans le ciel.

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The Young Dutch Musicians series shines a spotlight on exceptional homegrown musical talent. In the intimate setting of the Kleine Zaal, young musicians perform repertoire presented with conviction and personal commitment. The works are close to their hearts: music that dares to provoke, surprise, and challenge—not only the performers themselves, but also the listener. From Baroque masterpieces and Romantic expression to contemporary sounds: all stylistic periods are represented. In carefully curated, varied programs, the Young Dutch Musicians demonstrate their versatility, curiosity, and artistic boldness, showing just how alive and relevant classical music is today.