Laura Oomens – violinist and violist

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Born into a Dutch family of professional musicians Laura grew up in Germany from a young age. Aged four she already appeared to be very passionate about the violin and was hence taught by her father, violinist Radboud Oomens. She continued her studies consecutively with Herman Krebbers (1990-1997), Uwe-Martin Haiberg, (1997-2003) Stephanie Gonley (2001-2002) and David Takeno (2003-2004). In 2004 Laura concluded her studies with a Master of Music Performance at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London.

​From 2007 to 2010 Laura was a member of the Residentie Orchestra, in the last year as second concertmaster. Since 2012 Laura is co-leader second violin of the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra. In addition, Laura often collaborates with other orchestras and ensemble as a guest leader.

​In solo-and chambermusic Laura plays both, the violin and the viola. Since 2023 pianist Ksenia Kouzmenko and Laura Oomens regularly perform as a duo. Their programs always tell an additonal story to the listener. Together they were broadcasted live on NPO Klassiek in “Vrij Spel” in 2023. 

From 2026 Laura onwards Laura will be the artistic leader of the newly founded “Dorpskerkconcerten Bloemendaal”, after having established a number of intimate chambermusic concerts in The Hague, Amsterdam and Haarlem from 2011 under the name Close-Up Classics.

Moreover Laura initiated CONNECT! - a project designed especially to promote social cohesion amongst people. The 3rd edition was broadcasted live during “Vrij Spel” in 2024. 

​Next to her stage activities Laura works as a coach for individual, professional musicians as well as upcoming ensembles, such as the Brabant Chamber Orchestra, in order to focus on music-making with joy and mutual trust. 

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​Laura plays a Joseph Gagliano from 1779, kindly lent to her by the The Netherlands Musical Instruments Foundation. The viola she plays was made by Ritz Iwata, using a bow by Daniël Ter Berg, also granted by the same foundation.