Tickled Pink
Music from Bach to Bordell
Flute & Harp
A more beautiful combination is almost impossible to imagine in the world of classical music! About 250 years ago, Mozart already composed his famous harp-flute concerto for this special combination.
Both instruments lend themselves wonderfully to, among other things, romantic repertoire, but especially let yourself be surprised by the enormous diversity: 'from Bach to Bordell'.
Tickled Pink
comes from an English expression: 'enjoyment great enough to make the recipient glow with pleasure,' or simply 'being greatly pleased.' Freely translated into Dutch, this would be 'ergens mee in je sas zijn' (being really happy with something). This is exactly how both musicians love to be on stage—thrilled with their music and eager to share that joy with their audience. With a variety of programs, the duo captivates their audience not only through their music but also by adding short anecdotes and interesting tidbits to enhance the experience.
Allow us to introduce
Flutist Linda Speulman and harpist Marije Vijselaar. Together, they form the duo Tickled Pink. Linda and Marije met each other at the Muzisch Centrum in Emmeloord in the Netherlands. In 2018, they performed together for the first time during the New Year’s concert at Schokland. Since then, the duo has performed on stages all over the country and were even invited to play on Dutch Radio 4. Both Linda and Marije have roots in the United Kingdom, where Linda studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London and Marije worked for a harp company for a few years. This is also why their concerts have an English touch.
Linda Speulman
is a versatile flutist with a deep passion for both orchestral and chamber music. In 2015, she earned her Master of Arts degree from the Royal Academy of Music in London, where she studied under the renowned flutist William Bennett. As an orchestral flutist, Linda regularly substitutes with major orchestras in the Netherlands, including the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, and the North Netherlands Orchestra. Internationally, she has performed with ensembles such as the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra.
In addition to her orchestral work, Linda is an active chamber musician. In 2021, she recorded her debut CD with the string section of the Rietveld Ensemble. She has also been collaborating with pianist Ella Kamerich for many years. read more....
is a true all-round harpist, performing in a wide range of ensembles, but her heart lies primarily with chamber music. She is particularly drawn to music from the fin de siècle period, the Impressionist era. Composers such as Debussy and Ravel have written true masterpieces for the instrument.
At the age of 16, Marije was admitted to the Young Talent Class at the Amsterdam Conservatory, where she studied under harp pedagogue Erika Waardenburg, completing both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees. During her studies, Marije attended numerous masterclasses with renowned harpists such as Isabelle Moretti, Isabelle Perrin, and Petra van der Heide. Together with harpist Colet Nierop, she forms DuoDyade. read more....
