Biography
Alexander Warenberg (1998) is a Dutch cellist whose artistry is shaped by a rich musical heritage and international acclaim. Born in Voorburg into a family of professional musicians, Alexander quickly distinguished himself as one of the most promising cellists of his generation.
He studied with Monique Bartels at the Conservatory of Amsterdam and earned his Master’s degree in 2023 from the prestigious Kronberg Academy, where he worked under the guidance of Frans Helmerson. Since then, he has continued to refine his craft as Artist in Residence at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in Belgium, studying with Gary Hoffman and Jeroen Reuling.
In September 2024, Alexander was awarded third prize at the 73rd ARD International Music Competition in Munich. His exceptional performance in the finals also earned him a special prize from the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks.
A prize winner from an early age, Alexander received first prizes at numerous competitions including the Cello Biënnale Competition Amsterdam (alongside the public award), the Antonio Janigro International Cello Competition, the Dutch Britten Cello Competition, and the Prinses Christina Concours. In 2021, he was honored with both the Grachtenfestival Prize and the Elisabeth Everts Prize.
As a soloist and chamber musician, Alexander has performed with leading orchestras in the Netherlands and abroad. He has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Janine Jansen, András Schiff, Menahem Pressler, and Nobuko Imai. Festival appearances include the International Chamber Music Festival Utrecht, Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Grachtenfestival Amsterdam, Festival Bad Ragaz, Cello Biënnale, Rolandseck Festival, CelloFest Finland, and the Verbier Festival Academy.
Alexander performs on a remarkable 1832 Alessandro D’Espine cello from Turin, once played by Paul Tortelier — generously on loan from a member of the Stretton Society.