5th International Clarinet Competition Ghent Flanders Symphony Orchestra, Arthur Stockel, Szymon Emil Parulski, Angel Martin Mora, Minkyung Chu, Gervasio Valli Tarragona, Zemlinsky Quartet and Franches Dhont

• Dirk Brossé (b. 1960): The Secret of the Mystic Lamb:
• 1 Brossé: The Secret of the Mystic Lamb 13:34
• Carl Maria von Weber (1786 - 1826): Concerto no. 2:
• 2 Weber: Concerto no. 2, Allegro 08:22
• 3 Weber: Concerto no. 2, Adagio ma non troppo 07:08
• 4 Weber: Concerto no. 2, Rondo allegretto 06:19
• Concerto no. 1:
• 5 Weber: Concerto no. 1, Allegro moderato 07:59
• 6 Weber: Concerto no. 1, Adagio ma non troppo 06:00
• 7 Weber: Concerto no. 1, Rondo allegretto 06:03
• Johan Duijck (b. 1954): L’Homme Désarmé:
• 8 Duijck: L’Homme Désarmé 10:56
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791): Clarinet quintet K581 in A major:
• 9 Mozart: Clarinet quintet K581 in A major, Allegro 06:28
• 10 Mozart: Clarinet quintet K581 in A major, Larghetto 05:47
• 11 Mozart: Clarinet quintet K581 in A major, Menuetto - Trio I - Trio II 05:33
• 12 Mozart: Clarinet quintet K581 in A major, Allegretto con variazioni 08:39
• Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897): Clarinet Quintet in b-minor op. 115:
• 13 Brahms: Clarinet Quintet in b-minor op. 115, Allegro 09:52
• 14 Brahms: Clarinet Quintet in b-minor op. 115, Adagio 10:49
• 15 Brahms: Clarinet Quintet in b-minor op. 115, Andantino 04:36
• 16 Brahms: Clarinet Quintet in b-minor op. 115, Con Moto 08:41
• Alain Crepin (b. 1954): Lam Gods Impressions:
• 17 Crepin: Lam Gods Impressions 07:56
• Total Runtime 02:14:42

Info for 5th International Clarinet Competition Ghent

Ursprünglich sollte dieser fünfte Klarinettenwettbewerb Teil des "Van Eyck-Projekts 2020 - 2021" sein. Jeder weiß, warum sich dies um ein Jahr verzögert hat. Für diesen Wettbewerb wurden drei Komponisten gebeten, ein neues Werk zu schreiben, das von dem charakteristischen Gemälde von Jan Van Eyck, "Anbetung des mystischen Lammes", inspiriert ist. Dies ist den Komponisten Alain Crepin (Lam Gods Impressions), Johan Duijck (L'Homme désarmé) und Dirk Brossé (The Secret of the Mystic Lamb) auf ganz besondere Weise gelungen.

Der Internationale Klarinettenwettbewerb Gent wird nun schon zum fünften Mal veranstaltet. Er hat sich inzwischen zu einem besonderen und hochgeschätzten Wettbewerb entwickelt, der aufgrund seines großen und schnell wachsenden Erfolges Anmeldungen von mehr als 200 Kandidaten aus 5 Kontinenten angezogen hat. Von diesen wurden 65 Klarinettisten zur Teilnahme ausgewählt.

Auf diesem Album können Sie sich die drei Finalisten anhören und ihr außergewöhnliches Spiel genießen. Begleitet vom Symphonieorchester Flandern, dem Zemlinsky-Quartett, Johan Duijck (Klavier) und der Sopranistin Franches Dhont nehmen sie Sie mit in die Atmosphäre des Wettbewerbs!

Franches Dhont, Sopran
Arthur Stocke, Klarinette
Szymon Parulski, Klarinette
Angel Martin Mora, Klarinette
Sinfonieorchester Flandern
Zemlinsky-Quartett
Dirk Brossé, Dirigent
Johan Duijck, Dirigent

Flanders Symphony Orchestra
is one of the leading orchestras in Flanders. Composed of very passionate musicians and led by well-known conductors, the Flanders Symphony Orchestra plays new compositions as well as innovative interpretations of the well-known symphonic repertoire from the classical period.

Founded in 1960, the orchestra has been conducted by distinguished conductors such as David Angus, Etienne Siebens, Seikyo Kim and Jan Latham-Koenig. Since 2019, the orchestra has been led by the new chief conductor Kristina Poska.

Dirk Brossé
an internationally acclaimed conductor and award winning composer, is currently Music Director of “The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia,” Artistic director of “Prima La Musica” and music director of “The World Soundtrack Academy” at Ghent Film festival. He is also professor of composition and conducting at the “School of Arts / Royal Conservatory of Music” at his hometown Ghent, Belgium. He has composed some 400 works, including concerti, oratorio’s lieder, chamber music and symphonic works. Recently Dirk received from His Majesty King Filip of Belgium the highest award from the Belgian Monarchy: “Commander in the Order of Leopold.” The documentary Brossé, a destiny in Music by Jacques Servaes received international acclaim.

Zemlinsky Quartet
Founded in 1944, the Zemlinsky Quartet has since its inception become a shining example of Czech String Quartet culture. Named after the Austrian composer, conductor and teacher Alexander Zemlinsky (1871-1942) who made a major contribution to Czech, German and Jewish culture during his 16-year stay in Prague. His four string quartets are part of the ensemble’s standard repertoire. In 2010 the Zemlinsky Quartet won the “First Grand Prize” at the International String Quartet Competition. One of a long line of prizes won. The quartet can be heard regularly in her home country of the Czech Republic, but is also known worldwide.

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