Remy Van Kesteren

Red Turtle Remy Van Kesteren

Dutch harpist Remy van Kesteren releases his own unique soundtrack for Oscar nominated movie 'The Red Turtle'. He is known for creating his own world with his compositions; a blend of neo-classical minimal, electronic music, alternative, jazz- and world influences, where the boundaries between genres evaporate. He studied at Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, where he studied with the famous harpist Isabelle Moretti. Van Kesteren has won various prizes. His many awards led to concerts around the world, from Europe to the US, Japan and Africa.

Remy about the album: "In April 2020 I gathered the courage to call filmmaker Michael Dudok de Wit. Our conversation has been one of my personal highlights this year and, in many ways, it was the foundation of the album that is in front of you now. Creating my first harp solo album, it feels a bit like going back to my core. So thank you, Michael, for helping me find these songs in your movie and within me. Your open-mindedness and enthusiasm to cooperate (also lending your sketches and even creating the beautiful cover of this album), has been an inspiration in itself. I hope this album will do your movie justice."