Wellington-born cellist Boudewijn is excited to commence his second year at ANAM in 2026, under the guidance of Howard Penny.
Boudewijn completed his Bachelor of Music with First Class Honours at the University of Auckland studying with James Tennant. Prior to this Boudewijn studied with Dr Heleen du Plessis for six years in Dunedin, which included completing his undergraduate music degree at the University of Otago.
Boudewijn has played with a wide variety of ensembles over the last five years. Performances with the Auckland Philharmonia, Dunedin Symphony Orchestra, and the New Zealand National Youth Orchestra have fostered his love of orchestral playing.
A passionate chamber musician, Boudewijn has collaborated with colleagues in ensembles of all sizes, from string octets to a piano quintet, as well as several piano trios.
Boudewijn’s highlights at ANAM include performing Mahler’s 3rd Symphony side-by-side with Auckland Philharmonia, performing Mendelssohn’s String Quintet in Bb Major at the Sydney Opera House, and having the privilege of sharing the stage time and again with his ANAM colleagues.
The outdoors have always been an inspiration for Boudewijn, and he loves his hiking, running and general exploring.
FROM: NZ / Aotearoa
Boudewijn is supported by ANAM Syndicate donors Faye Goldsmith, Graeme Hairsine, Geoff McLaren, Liz O'Shaughnessy and Roger Badalassi, Margaret and Ralph Plarre OAM, Anonymous.
Photo by Pia Johnson