BBC Young Musician Winner Laura van der Heijden Discusses Her New Chandos Album

<p>Cellist <a href="https://www.lauravanderheijden.uk/en">Laura van der Heijden</a> won the BBC Young Musician competition at just 15 years old. She’s gone on to make a name for herself, graduating from Cambridge University, and now on to releasing her second album called <em><strong>Pohádka: Tales from Prague to Budapest,</strong></em> which&nbsp;******explores&nbsp;the rich folk melodies of Janáček, Kodály and Dvořák.</p> <p>Here’s our chat about her aesthetic inspiration outside of the music world, her love for NPR’s Tiny Desk concerts, and why she chose to record this album, which comes out later this month.</p> <p>—</p> <p><a href="https://classicalpost.com/"><em>Classical Post</em></a> explores the intersection of classical music, style, and wellness, diving into meaningful conversations with leading artists in the world today. Based in New York City, <em>Classical Post</em> is a touchpoint for tastemakers. Visit our <a href="https://classicalpost.com/">website</a> for exclusive editorial and <a href="https://classicalpost.com/subscribe">subscribe</a> to our monthly newsletter to be notified of new content. Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/classical_post/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@classicalpost">TikTok</a>.</p>