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The Luxembourgish soprano, Valérie Stammet, began her musical training in February 2004 at the Esch-sur-Alzette Conservatory in Luxembourg, where she obtained diplomas in voice, cello, piano, chamber music, and choral conducting. Between 2013 and 2021, she took voice lessons with Mariette Kemmer, Arthur Stammet, and Claudia Moulin at the same institution. In 2017, she was accepted into the vocal program at the Conservatorium Maastricht of the Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, studying under Yvonne Schiffelers, where she completed her Bachelor of Arts degree degree in Vocal Studies (September 2017-May 2021) and graduated cum laude with a Master of Arts degree in Vocal Studies (September 2021-May 2014).
Valérie Stammet is specializing in oratorio, Lied, and ensemble singing. Based in the Netherlands, she has built a diverse career as both a soloist and ensemble singer. She is an active ensemble singer and has been performing regularly with Studium Chorale, a professional chamber choir based in Maastricht, since April 2023. Since September 2024, she has been a member of the Young Bach Fellowship at the Nederlandse Bachvereniging, participating in various projects across the Netherlands.
As a soloist, her recent highlights include her portrayal of Lory in the revival of the Luxembourgish operetta An der Schwemm by Lou Koster in January 2024. She also performed as the soprano soloist in J.S. Bach's Johannes-Passion BWV 245 with the Utrecht Studenten Koor en Orkest in March and April 2024, and in J.S. Bach's Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248 with the same orchestra and choir in December 2024.
Beyond ensemble and oratorio work, Valérie Stammet has a strong affinity for Lied repertoire. Since September 2023, she has been working with pianist Liliane Silva as part of Duo Lys. In January 2025, they gave a recital at the Muziekgebouw in Eindhoven, followed by a performance in February 2025 at Theater aan het Vrijthof in Maastricht. She currently lives in Maastricht, the Netherlands. |
