Award-winning harpsichordist Irene Roldán was born in southern Spain in 1997. Described by the press as one of the most prominent Spanish harpsichordists on the international scene (ABC Sevilla), Irene currently lives and works in Basel, Switzerland. Her versatility has led her to develop a vibrant concert activity across Europe, both as a solo player and as an ensemble musician, presenting a diverse repertoire than spans more than three centuries.

Irene Roldán gained international recognition in the year 2021, when she conquered the first prize, never awarded in previous editions, and the audience prize at the III. International Harpsichord Competition «Città di Milano». In the same year, her ensemble Flor Galante secured the first prize at the IV. International Bach Competition in Berlin. One year later, Irene was honored with the prestigious Bach Prize and an additional special award at the XXXIII. International Bach Competition held in Leipzig, Germany.

Irene began to cultivate a profound passion for the harpsichord and the early music world when she was 7 years old. Her dedication to this instrument led her to pursue studies in Spain (Sevilla, Salamanca), the Netherlands (The Hague and Amsterdam) and Switzerland, guided by the expertise of masters such as Jacques Ogg, Menno van Delft, Andrea Marcon and Jörg-Andreas Bötticher. She graduated her first master at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis with honors and received a special award for her exceptional closing Master’s performance. Recently, Irene graduated from an additional Specialized Master’s Degree in Basso Continuo and Maestro al cembalo, graduating with the highest marks.