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:
• 1Brossé: The Secret of the Mystic Lamb13:34
• Carl Maria von Weber (1786 - 1826): Concerto no. 2:
• 2Weber: Concerto no. 2, Allegro08:22
• 3Weber: Concerto no. 2, Adagio ma non troppo07:08
• 4Weber: Concerto no. 2, Rondo allegretto06:19
• Concerto no. 1:
• 5Weber: Concerto no. 1, Allegro moderato07:59
• 6Weber: Concerto no. 1, Adagio ma non troppo06:00
• 7Weber: Concerto no. 1, Rondo allegretto06:03
• Johan Duijck (b. 1954): L’Homme Désarmé:
• 8Duijck: L’Homme Désarmé10:56
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791): Clarinet quintet K581 in A major:
• 9Mozart: Clarinet quintet K581 in A major, Allegro06:28
• 10Mozart: Clarinet quintet K581 in A major, Larghetto05:47
• 11Mozart: Clarinet quintet K581 in A major, Menuetto - Trio I - Trio II05:33
• 12Mozart: Clarinet quintet K581 in A major, Allegretto con variazioni08:39
• Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897): Clarinet Quintet in b-minor op. 115:
• 13Brahms: Clarinet Quintet in b-minor op. 115, Allegro09:52
• 14Brahms: Clarinet Quintet in b-minor op. 115, Adagio10:49
• 15Brahms: Clarinet Quintet in b-minor op. 115, Andantino04:36
• 16Brahms: Clarinet Quintet in b-minor op. 115, Con Moto08:41
• Alain Crepin (b. 1954): Lam Gods Impressions:
• 17Crepin: Lam Gods Impressions07:56
• Total Runtime02:14:42

Info for 5th International Clarinet Competition Ghent

The original idea for this fifth clarinet competition was that it would be part of the “Van Eyck project 2020 – 2021”. Everyone knows why this has been delayed by a year. For this competition, three composers were asked to write a new work inspired by the characteristic painting by Jan Van Eyck, “Adoration of the Mystic Lamb”. The composers Alain Crepin (Lam Gods Impressions), Johan Duijck (L’Homme désarmé) and Dirk Brossé (The Secret of the Mystic Lamb) have succeeded in this in a very special way. The International Clarinet Competition Ghent has now been organized for the fifth time. It has now grown into a special and highly appreciated competition that, due to its great and quickly built up success, has attracted registrations from more than 200 candidates from 5 continents. Of these, 65 clarinetists were selected to participate. On this album you can listen to the three finalists and enjoy their exceptional playing. Accompanied by the Flanders Symphony Orchestra, the Zemlinsky Quartet, Johan Duijck (piano) and soprano Franches Dhont, they will take you into the atmosphere of the competition!

Franches Dhont, soprano
Arthur Stocke, clarinet
Szymon Parulski, clarinet
Angel Martin Mora, clarinet
Flanders Symphony Orchestra
Zemlinsky Quartet
Dirk Brossé, conductor
Johan Duijck, conductor

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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