Eke Simons

Eke Simons is a Dutch concert pianist known for her expressive, passionate playing combined with a high level of technical mastery. Her performances are marked by intensity and refinement, making her a sought-after soloist.
Her collaborations with internationally acclaimed musicians – including Harro Ruijsenaars, Dag Achatz, Colin Currie, and members of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra – as well as conductors such as Mike Fentross and Christian Karlsen, reflects her versatility as an artist. She has also performed with larger ensembles like the New European Ensemble and the Netherlands Chamber Choir, and is frequently featured in radio and television broadcasts, including programs on Radio 4.

Eke has performed in a wide range of countries, from the Netherlands and Germany to Sweden and Italy. She has played for the royal families of both The Netherlands and Sweden. Her discography includes several recordings, including her solo album, which received critical acclaim, and The Collectors, a duo album featuring commissioned works for piano and percussion.

Eke Simons earned her Master’s degree in Solo Piano at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, later continuing her studies in Brussels. She began her musical training at an early age and was admitted to the Young Talent Division of the conservatory at age fifteen. The teachers who had the greatest impact on her artistic development were Geoffrey Douglas Madge and Han-Louis Meijer.