Karlijn Langendijk delights Braunschweig with acoustic guitar diversity
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Guitar sounds between pop classics and personal sound world
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the community center of the Evangelical Lutheran Church Community Braunschweig-Stöckheim transforms into a special concert venue: The Dutch guitarist Karlijn Langendijk presents a versatile program featuring virtuosic acoustic guitar, well-known songs, and her own compositions together with singer and guitarist Hartwig Leiterholt.
From Eric Clapton to Michael Jackson
The concert evening leads through a stylistically diverse repertoire. Pieces by Eric Clapton, Chick Corea, and Michael Jackson meet the individual sound language of Karlijn Langendijk. Her arrangements combine precise rhythm with melodic fineness, making well-known motifs appear in a new, chamber music-like intimate atmosphere.
A guitarist with an international profile
Karlijn Langendijk, born in 1995, studied at the conservatory in Utrecht and completed her Master's degree in Acoustic Guitar at the Hochschule für Musik Dresden in 2019. There she worked among others with Thomas Fellow, Reentko Dirks, and Stephan Bormann. She has already shared the stage with renowned guitarists like Tommy Emmanuel and Peter Finger and has toured Europe and Asia.
Fingerstyle, atmosphere, and strong stage presence
Langendijk's music moves between fingerstyle, instrumental guitar, and atmospheric composition. Her playing style thrives on differentiated attack culture, flowing synchronization, and a finely balanced dynamics. In addition to arrangements, her artistic environment includes her own works from releases like Leap of Faith, Meraki, Atlas, and the EP Phases.
Award-winning acoustic guitarist
Her musical work has been recognized multiple times. Langendijk was a finalist in the Acoustic Guitarist of the Year 2018 competition in London. MusicRadar ranked her sixth in the Top 10 Acoustic Guitarists of the Year in 2020. Additionally, she received the sponsor prize from the European Guitar Awards and won first place as well as the audience award at the SAI Acoustic Guitar Competition.
An evening of concert with proximity and musical tension
In collaboration with Hartwig Leiterholt, a concert experience is created that combines well-known pop and rock classics with demanding guitar performance. The audience's mood thrives on the closeness of the space, the warm sound of acoustic strings, and the interplay of virtuosic passages, clear melodies, and personal compositions.
Conclusion: Experience acoustic guitar up close
For those seeking extraordinary guitar music, reimagined classics, and an inspired stage performance, this concert offers a special evening. Karlijn Langendijk and Hartwig Leiterholt bring musical precision, emotional depth, and international experience to Braunschweig. The live evening in the Stöckheim community center invites you to experience the acoustic guitar in all its expressiveness.
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