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Sara Zamboni. Photo by Alex Schröder, 2025
My name is Sara Zamboni (1990), and I am an Italian composer, pianist, and creative coach based in the Netherlands.
With a solid academic background and an ever-curious spirit, my musical journey is dynamic, playful, and open to new discoveries.
I create Contemporary classical music across a wide range of genres, from instrumental compositions to electronic music, often merging different disciplines such as movement, visuals and literature.
My passion lies in composing for live performances where the magic of live interaction in different artistic ecosystems brings ideas to life.
Collaborative projects are a core part of my creative process, and I particularly enjoy working on chamber music, contemporary music theater, and compositions for dance and movement research.
My academic studies include a Master’s degree in Classical Piano from the Conservatorio "L. Marenzio" in Brescia (Italy) and a Master’s degree in Composition from the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague (The Netherlands) and several other professional certifications such as the Dutch BKE qualification for teaching in Higher Education, a Music Business certificate and certified proficiency of the Dutch language.
These formal studies laid a solid foundation, but for me, education is a lifelong process and constantly evolves with new goals, new challenges, and new creative territories to explore.
Over the years, my portfolio has grown to include a diverse range of international collaborations with renowned ensembles i.a. Musikfabrik, New European Ensemble, Ensemble Court-Circuit, Orchestr Berg, Orkest De Ereprijs. I worked with institutions such as the University of the Arts Codarts of Rotterdam (NL), Lycée Français Vincent van Gogh in The Hague, the Zhejiang Conservatory of Music in Hangzhou (CN), the Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Brno (CZ), HfMT in Köln (DE), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (GR), Studio Hrdinu in Prague (CZ), het Muziekgebouw aan het IJ in Amsterdam, and festivals including the Gaudeamus Festival in Utrecht, Skopje Dance Fest (MK), Festival de Royaumont (FR), PianoLab in Martina Franca (IT) and more.
My academic occupation is currently based at the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague, where I work in the Dance department as a pianist and composer specialised in music for Modern & Contemporary dance technique, improvisation, impro/compo and music & creative coaching for contemporary dance soli. I teach the subject 'Creative Coaching' for the Bachelor students of the Art of Sound department and I produced the artistic projects of the Art of Sound department for the 200th Anniversary of our Conservatory.
At the heart of my work philosophy lies a deep belief in the connection between mind, body, and artistry. A vision that guides both my creative practice and my daily life.
With a lifelong background as classical pianist, my engagement with contemporary music, composition, and performance art, I have developed a profound understanding of the artistic process and its demands. I work closely with performers who strive for excellence, often navigating intense physical and mental challenges.
Movement has always been an essential presence to my musical life. Whether through dance, improvisation, Pilates, fitness, or figure skating, I explore the body as a source of knowledge, expression, and transformation. These practices continuously inform my musical work, sharpening my attention, enriching my creativity, and deepening my sense of understanding of the working process of movement artists.
Skating, in particular, is my greatest passion. For me, it is not separate from music, but another form of it. Another way of listening, thinking, and moving through space. Carving the ice becomes a way of shaping time and sound.
This integrated perspective led me to formalize my commitment to physical wellbeing. I hold a diploma as a Fitness Trainer with NL Actief (EREPS Level 3), and I am continuing my professional development as an ACE Personal Trainer (EREPS Level 4).
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