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Gala Concert - The Art of Harmonica Playing

This charismatic musician is performing his programme ‘The Art of Harmonica Playing’ all over the world in gala concerts and church concerts. Among his other successes feature his ‘Blues Harp Concerto No 1' performed together with a symphony orchestra and hip programme 'Basilica' where he combines his uniquely expressive harmonica with the majestic church organ. With his extraordinary stage presences he enchants any audience.

'Blues Harp Workshop'

Entry into the Guinness Book of Records: 'Under the roof of the congress hall on Lake Geneva precisely 539 participants - a notary counted them - somewhat bemused unpacked a little parcel and found a harmonica. This turned into the world's largest music lesson. The charismatic teacher was Roland van Straaten who with his brilliant entry - a tango - had managed to fascinate his visitors about this instrument. It became a connecting experience with hundreds of participants from 20 nations by inhaling and puffing out air try themselves at a miniature piece of music...'.