For some people, the world of enchanting fairies, heroic princes, and wandering robbers never loses its magic. This is certainly true for bassoonist Marieke Stordiau. Her fairy tales are still full of color and music. That’s why, in 2002, she founded the De Luie Vrouw Foundation, through which she—along with composers and storytellers—creates performances based on fairy tales from various cultures. Marieke particularly favors stories from Russia and the Far East. Fairy tales with titles such as The Grateful Tree, The Dancing Crane, and The Samurai Warrior and the Zen Master have resonated in dozens of concert halls, schools, and festivals.
Marieke is especially interested in the unknown. With the Hexagon Ensemble, of which she has been a member since 2007, she searches numerous libraries for lost works by well-known composers and pieces by forgotten musicians.
The bassoonist still enjoys making music every day. “Unfortunately, this means there isn’t much time left for all the other enjoyable things in life. I’m passionate about traveling, reading beautiful books, gardening, dancing, lounging, cooking, and eating. The last two still get the best of me.”
