Robert Poortinga
Artist&Pianist
Public Speaking
Over the years, I’ve introduced my concerts with in-depth explanations, giving audiences a deeper connection to the music. This naturally grew into a passion for public speaking, where I like to explore aesthetics, the relationship between music and other art forms, chamber music, collaboration, and the craft of being a pianist.
A key part of my approach is drawing from the visual arts and philosophy to deepen musical understanding. Concepts like Brunelleschi’s perspective, Da Vinci’s sfumato, Goethe’s romanticism, and Thomas Aquinas’ ideas on beauty have profoundly influenced how I shape sound, structure interpretation, and balance musical textures. These historical perspectives provide a broader artistic framework, making each performance and collaboration richer in meaning.
From advanced chamber music techniques to working with piano technicians and the intense preparation behind a performance, I love sharing these insights. Whether speaking to musicians or a broader audience, I aim to make each talk engaging, thought-provoking, and inspiring.
Robert Poortinga
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Karen Madden
Piano – Fresno Pacific University
Music Teachers’ Association of California, Fresno County
Robert’s vast knowledge of the chamber repertoire, combined with his passionate studies of the visual arts, lends a uniquely comprehensive understanding of the role of music and art through history.
Frans Pietjouw
-PIano Technician-
Precision Touch Design Academy Europe
Robert performed some wonderful pieces and explained his experiences on these special instruments on a very spontaneous and honest way.
Karen Madden
Piano – Fresno Pacific University
Music Teachers’ Association of California, Fresno County
He is a complete musician—with the technique to dazzle, and the continually inquiring intellect to support refreshing musical interpretations.
Wim Feldhaus
– Piano Technician-
Inventor of ATP-e
