Duo Saraswati

What to expect

Duo Saraswati is the duo of brothers Jan and Kris van der Plas.

They connect traditional Indonesian music with European classical music.

The exact programme is still a surprise.

• Both grew up and trained in the Netherlands.
• They have a Balinese background.
• Jan van der Plas was born in 1997.
• Kris van der Plas was born in 2002.
• Jan van der Plas is a chamber musician.
• He was a guest player at Amsterdam Sinfonietta.
• Performed contemporary works during his studies.
• Young composers like working with Jan.
• He studied at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.
• Teachers: Gideon den Herder and Jelena Očić.
• He graduated in 2021 with a master.
• Jaap Bolink built his cello in 1967.
• Nationaal Muziekinstrumenten Fonds provides the cello.
• Kris van der Plas is a young pianist.
• He focuses on chamber music and playing together.
• 2020 Prinses Christina Concours regional final winner.
• He was a national finalist in 2020.
• Singers and instrumentalists ask him to play.
• Known for flexibility and broad repertoire knowledge.
• He studies at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.
• His teacher is Frank Peters.
• Album “Srikanti” received four stars from NRC.
• NRC named it one of 2024’s best albums.
• Nominated for the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik.
• Pianist magazine gave it 9/10.
• Appeared on Podium Klassiek.
• Also on Podium, Spiegelzaal and Passaggio Late Night.
• Passaggio Late Night was on NPO Klassiek.
• They are finalising their ideal playlist.
• The programme fits De Verbeelding’s atmosphere.