Jennifer Heemstra | Concert Pianist in Guayaquil

Guayaquil Recital – World Premiere of VIVIR

On December 16, 2025, I performed in Guayaquil for the world premiere of VIVIR, a new pasillo by Ecuadorian composer Blanca Layana Gómez, alongside soprano Susan Williams.

“Jennifer Heemstra, pianista con una carrera que abarca cinco continentes, reconocida por su labor artística, social y su aporte a la gestión cultural.”
— Expreso

Press

“La expresividad vocal de Williams y el acompañamiento refinado de Heemstra dieron vida a textos cargados de emoción.”
— Expreso

“En sus palabras iniciales, Heemstra destacó la importancia de la música en vivo como espacio de participación activa.”
— Expreso

Coverage: Expreso (Ecuador, Spanish) — “Ecos de Europa y las Américas”
By Laura Esther Gómez Serrano

Read full review in Expreso (Ecuador)
Archived review: Ecos de Europa y las Américas

Photos

Jennifer Heemstra, pianist, and soprano Susan Williams share a moment on stage during the VIVIR premiere at Teatro Centro de Arte in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Jennifer Heemstra, pianist, with soprano Susan Williams and violinist Jorge Saade taking a curtain call at Teatro Centro de Arte in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Jennifer Heemstra, pianist, Jennifer Heemstra, concert pianist, collaborates with soprano Susan Williams during the VIVIR premiere in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Soprano Susan Williams performs with Jennifer Heemstra, concert pianist, during the VIVIR premiere at Teatro Centro de Arte in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Jennifer Heemstra, concert pianist, smiles on stage with soprano Susan Williams during the VIVIR premiere in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Jennifer Heemstra, concert pianist, and soprano Susan Williams bow to the audience after the VIVIR premiere in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Adrián David Guerra Layana; reciter; Jennifer Heemstra; concert pianist; Susan Williams; soprano; VIVIR; premiere; Teatro Centro de Arte; Guayaquil; Ecuador; spoken word; concert program

Juan Falconí Puig embraces Jennifer Heemstra, concert pianist, on stage as composer Blanca Lyana Gomez and soprano Susan Williams look on after the VIVIR premiere in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Jennifer Heemstra, concert pianist, stands on stage with soprano Susan Williams and composer Blanca Lyana Gomez during the VIVIR premiere in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Program highlight

World premiere: VIVIR (Blanca Layana Gómez)

Credits:

Piano: Jennifer Heemstra | Soprano: Susan Williams | Venue: Teatro Centro de Arte (Guayaquil)