Hawijch Elders will perform at the 2026 edition of the Prinsengrachtconcerton August 22 in Amsterdam. Hawijch will appear in the pre-programme of the concert, which will be broadcast live at 20:00 on NPO Klassiek.
Widely recognised as one of the Netherlands’ most celebrated classical music events, the Prinsengrachtconcert has become an iconic stage for outstanding artists and a unique moment in the country’s cultural calendar. Hawijch’s invitation to perform at this renowned concert represents another important milestone in her rapidly growing international career.
Hawijch Elders received a prize of €30.000, an album recording with Universal and three years of artistic secretariat coordinated by La Società dei Concerti (Milano).
She entered the finals together with Elli Choi and Anna Im – they performed a series of four concerts with the last concert in Teatro alla Scala. Here she performed Paganini’s Violin Concerto no. 1 under the baton of Maestro Massimo Zanetti.
The recital rounds, which were held in Sala Verdi, she performed together with pianist Sander Sittig; Beethoven string trio with Benedetta Bucci and Massimo Polidori. In a very special round all finalists had to perform on the ‘Carlo Ferdinando Landolfi violin’ (Milan, 1757) from the historical instrument collection of the Conservatory of Milan.
A fantastic competition in a complete new format, with the most caring and professional organisation. A big thank you to everybody involved and in specific – Enrica Ciccarelli.
Hawijch Elders has been selected for the 2026-27 Classeek Ambassador Programme.