PIANIST | EDUCATOR
“Sharon knows exactly how to get to the heart of the music and engages the audience by telling a musical story”
– Joop Celis, concert pianist
“She plays each note with emotion, making every phrase feel like an intimate conversation between the composer and the listener.”
– Music Times
“Sharon knows exactly how to get to the heart of the music and engages the audience by telling a musical story”
– Joop Celis, concert pianist
“She plays each note with emotion, making every phrase feel like an intimate conversation between the composer and the listener.”
– Music Times
Praised for her “lyrical sensibility, captivating playing style, and poetic phrasing” (Music Times Magazine), Dutch concert pianist Sharon Niessen is recognized for performances that combine technical brilliance with deep emotional storytelling. A prizewinner of competitions including the Princess Christina Competition and IMKA International Music Competition, she has appeared in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and TivoliVredenburg Utrecht. As both a soloist and chamber musician, Niessen has collaborated with distinguished artists and orchestras across Europe and has been featured on television and radio broadcasts. Her artistry is showcased in her recent live recital album featuring works by Schumann, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, and Debussy, praised for its spontaneity, musical depth, and expressive narrative.
Sonetto 123 del Petrarca, S.161/6
from Années de pèlerinage, Deuxième année: Italie (Years of Pilgrimage, Second Year: Italy) by Franz Liszt.
CONCERTS
Next Events | Archive
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April 2026 | 3 PM
Duo Radliff-Niessen
The Oaks, Denville NJ (USA)
19
April 2026 | 3 PM
Duo Radliff-Niessen
The Saint Monica’s Church of NYC
“Her ability to blend technical skills with deep musical insight results in performances that are both captivating and emotionally resonant.”
MUSIC TIMES MAGAZINE
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