Started playing the piano at three years old
“A great spirit revealed”
– Leonard Cohen
Bare feet. Bare soul.
Bare music.
At the heart of Iris Hond’s musical journey is the piano—an instrument she masterfully wields to weave a universal language of music. Her compositions transcend the boundaries of genre, inviting listeners into a realm where the lines between styles blur, and a new sonic landscape emerges.
With an unconventional approach to music, Iris has crafted a distinctive style that is both mysterious and authentic, creating an enigmatic allure around her performances.
What sets Iris apart is not only her technical skills but also her remarkable ability to connect deeply with her audience. Each performance becomes a profound and intimate experience, with the audience drawn into the emotional tapestry she creates. It’s this unique capacity to evoke emotion and establish a profound connection that distinguishes Iris as a true artist.
Her work speaks a language that resonates universally, appealing to the soul and transcending the conventional. Experience the magic of Iris Hond as she takes you on a journey through the uncharted territories of sound, where authenticity and mystery converge in harmony.
1990
1995
Attended first piano lesson
2001
Accepted at the Royal Conservatory The Hague
2009
Opened two shows for Diana Ross at the Gelredome Arnhem
2011
Became the ‘house -pianist’ on a Dutch tv show called ‘De Tiende van Tijl’
2012
Signed a record deal with the prestigious Decca label
2012
Released debut album ‘Iris’ on the Decca Label
2012
Became ambassador of the Dutch ‘Aangenaam Klassiek’ campaign recording Chopin’s first piano concerto. Which sold over 40.000 records
2013
Graduated summa cum laude with a master’s degree at the Royal Conservatory
2013-2016
Started a collaboration with American producer Patrick Leonard in Los Angeles
2015
Was signed to the International Steinway Artists Wall
2016
Released her first album with original music ‘Dear World’ produced by Patrick Leonard
2017
Start ‘Dear World concert tour’
2018
Established Iris Hond Foundation
2018
Composed the original score for Broadway show ‘The Pianist’
2018/2019
Concert tour ‘Bewogen’
2020
Released second album with original music ‘Home’ with corresponding concert tour
2019-2021
Sold out concert tours playing a combination of her own original music and music composed by Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi. Who said about Iris’s playing: “One of the most beautiful performances of my music”
2021
Only pianist in history playing ten successive concerts at the large hall of the Koninklijk Concertgebouw Amsterdam
2022
Main keynote speaker at the first ‘Happiness at work’ conference in the Queen Elizabeth hall Antwerp
2022
Main artist at Pianocity Milan
2022
Release of her third album with original music 'Dichtbij'.
This is a live recording with piano, string quartet and percussion.
2022
Concert tour ‘Dichtbij’ (Closer) with new original music
2023
Dutch Premiere & concerttour with Ludovico Einaudi's pianoconcerto 'Domino' and Iris' original compositions.
Accompanied by string orchestra Kamerata Zuid.
2024
Invited by Ludovico Einaudi to play the Italian Premiere of 'Domino' in Milan.
Accompanied by the Pomeriggi Musicali orchestra.
2024
Release of her fourth album with original music: Dust Awakened By Dawn
