Sanne Bakker – harpiste

Sanne Bakker is a harpist with a broad musical outlook and a deep love for storytelling through music. With a classical background, she enjoys exploring the worlds of jazz and pop, as well as working as an interdisciplinary creator in music theatre and audiovisual performances. She feels at home where different musical worlds meet and where there is room for both tradition and innovation. Since 2026, Sanne has been the permanent harpist of the Metropole Orkest.

Interested in working together? Feel free to get in touch via the contact form.

“Sanne is an accomplished artist who knows how to connect the neurons of the heart and the emotions of the brain. She is one of those young musicians who give us hope for the future of music, and we can only rejoice.”
~ Sylvain Blassel

“Sanne Bakker brings out the full expressive potential of her instrument within the jazz idiom. She captivates with swing and virtuosity, and also with intimacy, as in a delicate duet where she lets Toon Hermans’ ‘The Sea’ gently unfold.”
~ Jazzflits

“It’s a joy to work with Sanne. She prepares 200%, is highly flexible, and a true professional. Her musicality is exceptional.”
~ Joan Reinders

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