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, Uwe-Martin Haiberg, Stephanie Conley and Uwe-Martin Haiberg.

In 2004 Laura concluded her studies with a Master of Music Performance at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London.

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Back in The Netherlands from 2007 Laura was a member of the Residentie Orchestra in The Hague for three years, in the last year as second concertmaster .Since 2012 Laura is co-leader second violin in the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra. In addition, Laura often collaborates with other orchestras and ensemble as a guest leader.

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In chambermusic Laura plays both, the violin and the viola.

Since 2023 pianist Ksenia Kouzmenko and Laura Oomens play duo recitals in which their programs always consist of a storyline and the works have a deeper connection.  Her own concert series 'Close-Up Classics' stems from a deeply rooted passion for chamber music and the contact with its audience at extraordinary venues: Thus Laura and sax player Raaf Hekkema presented a hommage to Bach in the summer of 2024 at the church of Bloemendaal.

Moreover Laura initiated CONNECT! - a project designed especially to promote social cohesion and unite different social bubbles. 

Laura was also broadcasted live in 2023 en 2024 on NPO Klassiek.

​Next to her stage activities Laura is a demanded coach for individual, professional musicians as well as ensembles.

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Laura plays on a Joseph Gagliano from 1779, kindly lent to her by the The Dutch Musical Instruments Foundation. The viola she plays was made by Ritz Iwata, using a bow by Daniël Ter Berg on loan from the collection of the same foundation.