Vibrato, living with parkinson’s
Yolanda was a passionate juvenile judge for many years until the brain disease parkinson’s made it impossible for her to keep working and she had to retire at 55. Since then, by trial and error, she has been finding her way to cope with the disease. Realizing that with age…
Freedom and Oppression
In June 2024, 16-year-olds will be able to vote in the European elections for the first time. This expands the democratic process, allowing millions more to participate in free elections. However, it occurs at a time when democratic values are being challenged, and authoritarian leaders are gaining popularity at the…
Interview in Relikto about Désolé moustique
I recently conducted the orchestra of the Opéra de Rouen Normandie in performances of Désolé moustique, a family spectacle created by the duo Perforator. I was interviewed by Maryse Bunel about the themes of this show, and why I believe in the message of this show. Here you can read…
Ysaye International Music Competition
I am very honored to join the jury for this year’s junior edition of the Ysaye International Music Competition from February 28th until March 5th! Toi toi to all of the participants!
Be A He(a)ro interview in HRMagazine
A few weeks ago I was interviewed for HRMagazine with some of my fellow “He(a)ros”. The topic was Be A He(a)ro. With this initiative we bring suicide prevention and mental awareness to companies, (social) organizations and schools. Be A He(a)ro enables executives to detect alarm bells and cries of distress in the…
Season calendar available online
David Ramael’s season calendar for 2019 – 2020 is now up to date and available online. In addition, more updates will follow in the upcoming weeks. Highlights this season include concerts with Boho Strings, with soloists Roeland Hendrikx and Tamar Halperin. Furthermore David will be returning to the Belgian National…
VPRO Vrije Geluiden
VPRO Vrije Geluiden, the Dutch television program about all things classical music (and jazz). Recently the program hosted clarinetist Roeland Hendrikx to talk about his CD Dedications. Boho Strings accompanied him in the third movement of the exquisite Finzi clarinet concerto. Watch the performance below.
Spotify artist page
David Ramael now has an Artist Page on Spotify. You can listen already to the highly regarded “Nostalgia” album he recorded with Boho Strings. This CD has been garnering excellent reviews. Furthermore, there are a few new recording projects in the pipeline, all of which will eventually appear on Spotify…
Nostalgia CD recording
In February 2018 David Ramael recorded a new CD ‘Nostalgia’ with Boho Strings. This CD groups all of the works for string orchestra by Belgian composer Wim Henderickx. Antarctica Records released the CD worldwide in January 2019. Since then the CD has received unanimously positive reviews in the international music…
Debut with Orquestra Clássica da Madeira
David Ramael will be making his debut with the Orquestra Clássica da Madeira, with world famous violinist Roby Lakatos as soloist. This concert will take place on On 21 April 2018. A wonderful opportunity to get to know a great orchestra in a beautiful location. Shortly thereafter he will join Boho Strings in rehearsal…