Violinist Composer Teacher Photographer
David Van Ransbeeck, a Belgian violinist and composer with Polish roots living in Leuven, doesn't limit himself to one style of music. You can find him performing with classical and pop orchestras, folk and funk bands, and as a soloist. He also regularly joins in jazz sessions and international music jams. Logically, all these influences are also reflected in his own compositions.
Most recently, his newest band A Cat's Tale has been performing for dancers on balfolk scenes in Belgium, Poland and the Netherlands, and David joined forces with the well-established band Follia! at CaDansa Balfolk Festival in 2024.
Earlier that year, "Strings Attached", one of his latest compositions for solo violin, was performed with the contemporary dance group Compagnie J on varied dance festival stages across Flanders. Created in collaboration with the troupe, the music piece has since been featuring in David's solo repertoire.
Within symphonic orchestras, some highlights of the past few years include performing the music of the Beatles in Liverpool with Antwerp Philharmonic Orchestra, a concert tour with Hans Zimmer, productions with the Belgian National Orchestra, and tours with Night of the Proms sharing the stage with artists such as Melanie C (Spice Girls), Roger Hodgson (Supertramp), Toto, Anastacia, Kool and the Gang, Amy McDonald, Seal...
During the 2021 lockdown, David created and produced the audiovisual project "Alone but not forgotten, music in iconic places" with cellist Christoph Bunzendahl.
Classically trained musician, David received his Masters degree from the Lemmensinstitute in Leuven in 2006, where he also completed his teachers training. He then continued working with Robert Szreder at the conservatory of Maastricht.
Besides performing and composing, David teaches musical improvisation. When not working on his music, he is a professional photographer who also enjoys experimenting with video.
David is interested in getting involved in diverse musical and artistic collaborations, or new creative projects. For inquiries, click here.