Pianist

Martin Kaptein is a Dutch classical pianist for whom music is part of a larger quest to understand life. Currently, his artistic focus is on the music of Franz Schubert and Alexander Scriabin, composers whose works serve as profound vehicles for exploring music’s existential nature.

Martin is the founder of the Scriabin Club, a global community dedicated to bringing together Scriabin enthusiasts while also serving as a platform for publications on Scriabin and innovative ideas in music. He collaborates internationally with renowned piano professors and music experts from Germany, Ukraine, Russia, the U.K., Italy, the U.S., and beyond, engaging in artistic and academic exchanges.

An active educator and piano accompanist, Martin has worked on an international stage, sharing his insights through performances, teaching, and research. His artistry has been recognized internationally — he won the prestigious St. Cecilia Piano Competition in Porto, Portugal and has since been invited as a jury member at internal competitions in Hamburg, Bolzano, and San Marino.

Beyond music, he embraces a holistic approach to life, believing that the arts, philosophy, and sciences together deepen our understanding of the world. On this website, you’ll also find occasional writings on a variety of topics, including philosophy and technology.