CAREL KRAAYENHOF

Bandoneonist | Composer

World renowned bandoneonist Carel Kraayenhof was eight years old when he first laid his eyes on a piano music book. He discovered music to be his greatest passion and it has always been a very important way for him to communicate. Music in fact is Carel's way of living.

Being a tango musician already for several years, Carel acclaimed worldwide fame on 2002, playing Piazzola's Adios Nonino during the wedding ceremony of Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima. His moving solo was watched by 55 million people all over the world. This rocketed a career playing with the best symphony orchestras all over the globe, and also with artists like Yo-Yo Ma, Ennio Morricone, Sting, and Joshua Bell. Carel is collaborating with various classical artists the coming seasons, while enjoying working with his Carel Kraayenhof Quartet the most.

Having composed over 80 pieces, Carel Kraayenhof is an established name in new tango and South American music. From solo pieces for bandoneón or dual with piano and sextet to full orchestra scores, all is possible in his creative mind.