Alexander de Bie (2001) – Organist & Pianist

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Alexander de Bie (born 2001) grew up with a deep-rooted fascination for classical music, in which the organ and piano have always held a special place. From an early age, he felt that music was more than an art form — it was a way to tell stories, share emotions, and connect people. Guided by this conviction, he continually seeks ways to convey his passion to a broad and diverse audience. His aim is not only to bring grand and impressive repertoire to life, but also to share profound and intimate music that invites reflection and stillness. His concerts are characterized by a lively alternation of repertoire, original programming, and innovative presentation forms. He readily embraces surprising combinations—whether combining live organ music with video projections, linking centuries-old compositions with contemporary music, or collaborating with DJs.

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Concerts

Alexander is a much sought-after musician who has performed in numerous countries, including the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Poland Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Slovakia and Brasil. His concerts have taken him to prestigious venues such as the Orgelpark and Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, St. Bavokerk in Haarlem, Stephansdom in Vienna, Schloss Wilhelmshöhe in Kassel, Mariendom in Hamburg, Notre-Dame and St. Eustache in Paris, and the Teatro Cultura Artística in São Paulo.

In 2027, Alexander will give his solo debut at the Musikverein in Vienna.

 

Alexander's performances have also been featured on radio and television, including the Dutch NPO Radio 1 and 4, and the program Podium Witteman on NPO2.

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Education

Alexander began his musical journey with his father, Jack de Bie, from whom he received his first piano lessons at the age of five. A year later, he started organ lessons with Jos van der Kooy as a student in the Young Talent Class of the Royal Conservatoire The Hague. At sixteen, he continued his piano studies with Nino Gvetadze in the Young Talent Class of the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.

Since 2020, Alexander has been studying at the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien (MDW), pursuing bachelor’s degrees in Konzertfach Orgel under Professor Martin Haselböck and Konzertfach Klavier under Professors Christopher Hinterhuber and Christoph Traxler. His organ bachelor’s recital was awarded the distinction Eins mit Auszeichnung — the highest honour bestowed by the program. 

Alexander also spent an Erasmus semester studying under Thomas Ospital at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris.
From autumn 2025, Alexander will continue his artistic development with a master’s degree organ under Professor Dr. Martin Schmeding at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Leipzig — a new step in which he aims to further deepen his interpretative insight and artistic vision.​

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Competitions

Alexander has won several prizes at national and international competitions. As a pianist, he received the first prize at the Princess Christina Competition and the first prize at the Maassluise Muziekweek Competition. As an organist, he was awarded the second prize at the Sweelinck-Müller Competition, the third prize and audience award at the International Bach Competition in Wiesbaden, and the third prize at the International Organ Competition in St. Maurice d’Agaune, Switzerland. In 2026, Alexander advanced to the semi-finals of the prestigious International ARD Music Competition in Munich.

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In 2026, Alexander was appointed ECHO Young Ambassador of Altenburg. There, he is connected to the extraordinary Trost Organ (1739), which was famously played by Johann Sebastian Bach, among others.”