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“A great spirit revealed”
– Leonard Cohen

At the heart of Iris Hond’s musical journey is the piano—an instrument she masterfully wields to weave a universal language of music. Her compositions transcend the boundaries of genre, inviting listeners into a realm where the lines between styles blur, and a new sonic landscape emerges.

With an unconventional approach to music, Iris has crafted a distinctive style that is both mysterious and authentic, creating an enigmatic allure around her performances.

What sets Iris apart is not only her technical skills but also her remarkable ability to connect deeply with her audience. Each performance becomes a profound and intimate experience, with the audience drawn into the emotional tapestry she creates. It’s this unique capacity to evoke emotion and establish a profound connection that distinguishes Iris as a true artist.

Her work speaks a language that resonates universally, appealing to the soul and transcending the conventional. Experience the magic of Iris Hond as she takes you on a journey through the uncharted territories of sound, where authenticity and mystery converge in harmony.

1990

Started playing the piano at three years old

1995

Attended first piano lesson

2001

Accepted at the Royal Conservatory The Hague

2009

Opened two shows for Diana Ross at the Gelredome Arnhem

2011

Became the ‘house -pianist’ on a Dutch tv show called ‘De Tiende van Tijl’

2012

Signed a record deal with the prestigious Decca label

2012

Released debut album ‘Iris’ on the Decca Label

2012

Became ambassador of the Dutch ‘Aangenaam Klassiek’ campaign recording Chopin’s first piano concerto. Which sold over 40.000 records

2013

Graduated summa cum laude with a master’s degree at the Royal Conservatory

2013-2016

Started a collaboration with American producer Patrick Leonard in Los Angeles

2015

Was signed to the International Steinway Artists Wall

2016

Released her first album with original music ‘Dear World’ produced by Patrick Leonard 

2017

Start ‘Dear World concert tour’

2018

Established Iris Hond Foundation

2018

Composed the original score for Broadway show ‘The Pianist’

2018/2019

Concert tour ‘Bewogen’

2020

Released third album ‘Home’ with corresponding concert tour

2019-2021

Sold out concert tours playing a combination of her own original music and music composed by Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi. Who said about Iris’s playing: “One of the most beautiful performances of my music”

2021

Only pianist in history playing ten successive concerts at the large hall of the Koninklijk Concertgebouw Amsterdam

2022

Main keynote speaker at the first ‘Happiness at work’ conference in the Queen Elizabeth hall Antwerp

2022

Main artist at Pianocity Milan

2022

Concert tour ‘Dichtbij’ (Closer) with new original music