Lucy Gijsbers

Gijsbers’ playing was exquisite … her impressive power and rich, sweet tone sung through with wonderful artistry. The beautifully crafted phrases and full throated, rich sound showed immediately what an accomplished musician she is.

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About Me

London-based, New Zealand-Dutch cellist and pianist Lucy Gijsbers graduated in July 2018 with an Artist Diploma from the Royal College of Music, London. As an RCM Scholar, she graduated top of her class under the tutelage of Thomas Carroll. She completed her Bachelor of Music in cello and piano performance with first-class Honors in 2014, and in 2015 completed her Master of Musical Arts at the New Zealand School of Music. There, Lucy studied cello with Inbal Megiddo, and has previously studied with David Chickering and Christopher Salmon, and piano with Jian Liu, Catherine McKay, Judith Clark and Diedre Irons.

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Performance Reviews

Gijsbers’ impressive power … and rich, sweet tone sung through with wonderful artistry. The beautifully crafted phrases and full throated, rich sound she drew from the lower register of the cello … showed immediately what an accomplished musician she is. Likewise as she moved up the register in the later reflective episodes, her tone was sweet and warm. Prokofiev’s startling false harmonics in the coda melody were superbly executed by Lucy Gijsbers – you could have heard a pin drop as the final notes evaporated into the barrel vault.

Frances Robinson

Middle C Reviews

Lucy Gijsbers’ playing was quite lovely and of professional standard.  She gained a most warm and attractive tone from her instrument in all parts of its wide range.  Those flying, flexible fingers made the most of every note. Her cello almost talked to the audience.  It is to be hoped that Lucy Gijsbers gets a chance to play this work with an orchestra.  Her variety of tone was impressive, and the double-stopping in various places through the work was expertly executed; the cadenza was brilliant. (The performance) illustrated Lucy Gijsbers’ command of her instrument, in all its wondrous variety of charm and drama.
Rosemary Collier

Middle C Reviews

Gijsbers’ playing was exquisite … These young players approached it as if they’d been living with it for years in their technical mastery and ease with the musical idiom, but judging by the spontaneity and freshness of the performance, it sounded as if they’d just discovered it.
Lindis Taylor

Middle C Reviews

Cello Lessons

Learn cello with me! It’s never too late to start and I’d be delighted to welcome keen students. All ages and levels welcome. Lessons are one-on-one.

Piano Lessons

The piano is one of the most versatile of instruments! Whether you’re a complete beginner or working towards your performance diploma, I’d be delighted to help you achieve your goals and hone your piano technique.

Music Theory

Do you want to know more about music or brush up on your skills for an upcoming exam? Theory is something I love, and having tutored at the New Zealand School of Music I always enjoy helping musicians broaden their understanding of music.

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+44 7904731142

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