Robert Poortinga
Artist&Pianist
Prizewinner in solo and chamber music competitions, Robert Poortinga is known for his sensitivity, technical mastery, and diverse repertoire. In 2025, he was named Artist in Residence by Appassionata Leeuwarden, curating six concerts with various artists.
In 2024, he performed extensively across Europe and collaborated with violinists in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands. Alongside his busy concert schedule, he recorded a Chopin album featuring the Ballades and Nocturnes.
Robert studied with esteemed musicians such as Enrico Pace, Lukas Hagen, and Tamara Poddubnaya, earning top distinctions in the USA, Netherlands, and Italy. A sought-after duo partner, he specializes in violin-piano repertoire, performing works from Mozart and Beethoven to Enescu, Fauré, and Strauss.
Following recordings of Prokofiev’s complete violin and piano works and his new Chopin album’, Robert is preparing new albums for 2025. His upcoming releases include Schumann’s Kreisleriana, Fantasy, and Arabeske, as well as Liszt’s complete Transcendental Études, further highlighting his versatility and artistry.
about Robert
"Impeccable" - Scherzo 2024
Robert Poortinga
I believe in true collaboration and inspiration across art forms. Studying Da Vinci’s Sfumato technique, for example, deeply influenced the way I approach pedaling for the romantic composers. I have great admiration for the minds of past eras—those who shaped Western culture so profoundly that they became the very foundation of our societies. Studying their work through their own words is truly mind-blowing to me.
The same applies to gastronomy. The way a great chef balances flavors and textures, combined with thoughtful plating design, influences how I think about music. Layering melody, bass, and accompaniment to support each other mirrors how a chef crafts a dish—transforming it into an expression of their vision on a plate.
My vision is to unite art forms and create bespoke concert experiences. When different disciplines collaborate, they leave a lasting impression. Balance and contrast are essential—whether pairing food with music or aligning aesthetic concepts with specific compositions, these elements transport audiences into an unfamiliar yet captivating realm.
My inspiration
Read more about Robert's concerts including his Artist in Residence 2025 and how to collaborate for chamber music or recordings.
Concerts/collaborations
CuisineMusique; blending fine dining with his recitals to create a multi-sensory experience. Carefully curated, pairing exquisite cuisine with music that enhances its flavors and emotions.
CUisineMusique
Robert has been speaking on topics such as collaborations between performers and piano-technicians and chamber music, both in Europa and the USA.
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Glarus24, 2024
"“The performance was impressive with lightness and elegance, high virtuosity, and harmony in interpretation.”"
APLM, 2023
"I believe that rarely have two musicians so young and already so mature in expressing the deepest emotions through the pages of timeless music been heard.”
Scherzo, 2024
"Impeccable"
Il Saviglianese, 2020
“Together with Robert Poortinga, a strong collaborator, the very close-knit duo explored the most delicate nuances in Debussy to the dramatic, impetuous, and intense sonority of Prokofiev.
HC, 2022
