Astrid Stockman

Make America Sing Again De recent events in the Verenigde Staten have made soprano Astrid Stockman think. With her musician's glasses, she sees a country with a rich and fascinating history, which does not always correspond with the image we see now. That is why she wants to take us on a musical trip through the country, told by those who have given it so much color. The journey leads from the beloved songs from The Great American Songbook to folk, Broadway, crooners, jazz and much more. In between, Astrid tells wonderful stories from the musical treasure chest at her piano and touches on themes that may turn out not to be so far from our bed as we think ourselves. Rediscover this country together with her through catchy melodies, timeless choruses and hidden pearls. For those who are curious about what a country really tells when you listen to what it sings. Over Astrid: Astrid Stockman is a classically trained singer and pianist. Since her studies, she has grown into a versatile performer who also dares to deviate from the classical path and likes to think outside the boxes. She is also a maker with a mission: to bring classical music to people who normally have little contact with it. For example, she has already worked with Brussels schoolchildren, theater makers, experimental musicians and residents of residential care centers. Her musical preference also reaches far beyond the classical alone, of which “Make America Sing Again” is a good example. Her previous show, ‘Spreekuur’, also fits into that list. There she played requested songs that had a special meaning for people from the audience. She shared their story and anointed with her version of that song. Working with a versatility of music genres, makers and spectators: that is what Astrid thrives on. Thanks to her participation in ‘De Slimste Mens Ter Wereld’ in 2019, where she became a finalist, she became known throughout Flanders. After that, she was also seen as a permanent pianist and singer in ‘Vive Le Vélo’ (2020), in De Verraders (2024) and in ‘Ik Vraag het Aan’ (2024). All these passages gave her the chance to be able to fulfill her mission even better. Tip: Scan a point at the counter with your UiTPAS.