Sophie Bierens de HaanChemotherapy — the witch’s cauldronIn the last appointment, the parting shot from the oncologist was “the first cycle is the most difficult and it’s mostly psychological”…Oct 22, 2022Oct 22, 2022
Sophie Bierens de HaanGetting early breast cancer off my chestAfter two surgeries in the Summer to remove the cancer, I went on holiday to Switzerland to see my parents and sister. Travelling back I…Sep 21, 2022Sep 21, 2022
Sophie Bierens de HaaninSophie's postcards from a singing journeyPlaying with timeI’ve just resumed work after 2 months and a half of absence. Although feeling pretty healthy, bar one week following each of two surgeries…Sep 15, 2022Sep 15, 2022
Sophie Bierens de HaaninSophie's postcards from a singing journeyTrepidations mixed with gratitudeIt’s my first day back at work since 23rd June 2022 (only 4 hours, because I’ve never experienced such a long break from work before in my…Sep 12, 2022Sep 12, 2022
Sophie Bierens de HaanBody and voiceToday is wellbeing Wednesday on Gillian Gingell Wormley ‘s Virtually Vocalise singing collective Facebook group, and, as it happens…Aug 11, 2021Aug 11, 2021
Sophie Bierens de HaanOn Sunday I caught on the iplayer a French film called “Marguerite" with a very similar story line…Jul 28, 2021Jul 28, 2021
Sophie Bierens de HaanCommitment versus effortA long weekend with my best friend, the hot weather and the lifting of Covid restrictions have thoroughly resourced me and slightly…Jul 26, 2021Jul 26, 2021
Sophie Bierens de HaanIn the fleshOn Saturday I had my first lesson in person with Gillian Gingell Wormley since March 2020. Unlike online lessons where you set yourself up…Jul 12, 2021Jul 12, 2021
Sophie Bierens de HaanThe Singing that keeps me balancedIt’s taken me a few days to land since returning from Gillian Gingell Wormley ‘s Red Shoe Red Hat workshop in Winsham. During the weekend…Jul 9, 2021Jul 9, 2021
Sophie Bierens de HaanThe mid-way slumpIn both summer music schools and silent retreats I’ve experienced a moment around half way through when I feel a bit lost. I’ve left home…Jul 6, 2021Jul 6, 2021
