Lidy Blijdorp is a young, passionate cellist with enormous narrative power, praised for her ‘breathtaking musicality’ (NRC).
‘From a hazy dream to a fierce attack: Blijdorp can do anything!’ (Volkskrant). Lidy performed as a soloïst with a.o. the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century, the Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra, the State Hermitage Orchestra of St. Petersburg, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of Liège and the Residentie Orchestra.
Next Concert
NPO2 Podium Klassiek: Bosmans Cello Concerto
First movement of the 2nd Cello Concerto arranged for six musicians.
Video
Podium Klassiek: Lidy Blijdorp performs Kodály cello sonata, 2nd movement.
Highlights
Poulenc with Pascal Rogé
In February 2025, Lidy recorded Poulenc’s Cello Sonata for Rubicon Classics, as part of a project featuring all Poulenc sonatas with pianist Pascal Rogé. Recorded in London, this exceptional collection will be released in 2026.
Elgar with Zeeuws Orkest
In November 2024, Lidy performed Elgar’s Cello Concerto with the Zeeland Orchestra under the baton of Ivan Meylemans in three different concert halls. Lidy's performance was described as “distinctive, unconventional, captivating, and intriguing.” (PZC)
Persoit Cello Bow
The NMF (Dutch Instrument Foundation) allowed Lidy to find a top-quality cello bow. After months of searching, she discovered a French ‘Persoit’ from 1850, a perfect match for her Ferotti cello. The NMF acquired it for her.
Debut Cd
Two classical Edisons have been awarded to the Dutch cellist Lidy Blijdorp. Her debut album Journeyers, featuring works and her own arrangements by Maurice Ravel and Zoltán Kodály, won both the Audience Award and the Best Debut Award.
Music:
Kodály: Sonata for Cello solo op. 8;
Ravel: Sonata for Violin & Cello;
Ravel: Lever du jour from “Daphnis and Chloe” for Cello & Piano;
Ravel: Habanera & Malaguena from”Rapsodie Espagnole” for Cello & Piano