From the press
“This recording (Lacunes) reveals not only the immediately appealing, warmly timbred character of Strijbos’ voice, but also the natural suppleness with which she shapes the musical line. Particularly striking is her imaginative handling of text.”
Opus Klassiek (translated from Dutch)“Her clear, sparkling and limpid voice delicately complements the darker substance of the male timbre. The singer shows beautiful vocal poise in the texts from Foccroulle’s Zauberland, which capture the audience’s attention.”
Olyrix (translated from French)“Fleur not only sings with great skill, but with her whole being she conveys the emotions hidden in the poems and renders the musical expression of each song with outstanding mastery. It is a joy to listen to her: what nobility!”
Cultuurpakt (translated from Dutch)
Belgian soprano Fleur Strijbos explores the meeting point of music and poetry. Through song, recital and chamber music, she seeks out repertoire that speaks with honesty, intimacy and emotional depth, creating performances shaped by a deep connection to text and storytelling.
After studies in Antwerp and Salzburg, she continued her artistic development at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel as Artist in Residence. Her recognitions include First Prize at the Concours Lyrique International Bell’Arte (2024), Klara’s De Twintigers (2024), and Third Prize at the Symphonies d’Automne International Singing Competition (2023).
Lacunes is the debut album of soprano Fleur Strijbos and pianist Babette Craens. At its heart lies Robert Schumann’s Sechs Gedichte von Nikolaus Lenau und Requiem, a cycle steeped in longing, fragility and inner searching.
From this core unfolds a musical journey through song, with works by Barber, Copland, De Boeck, Pfitzner, Strauss, Webern and contemporary Belgian composers Alain Craens, Noah Senden and Piet Swerts.
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