The opening work, "...van horen zingen..." by Guus Janssen, was composed for Fie Schouten in spring 2020 as a gift to counter the silence caused by the pandemic.
Performer Biography
Fie Schouten is a Professor of Bass Clarinet/Contemporary music at the Prince Claus Conservatoire Groningen and considers Harry Sparnaay, a renowned bass clarinetist, her most important teacher.
Performer Biography
Fie Schouten, the performer on this album, is an Amsterdam-born clarinetist who specializes in new music and has a preference for low clarinets.
Performer Biography
In 2019, Fie Schouten received the first Nieuw Geneco Fair Practice Composition Commission Award for her significant impact on the Dutch music scene.
Historical Context
The album "MONOLOGUES 2020" was conceived during the March 2020 lockdown when concerts and rehearsals were not allowed, prompting Fie Schouten to explore her sheet music collection.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in May, June, and August 2020 at the Plein Theater in Amsterdam, with Arjan van Asselt handling recording, mixing, and mastering.
Performer Biography
Fie Schouten co-founded and leads the Basklarinet Festijn, a biennial festival dedicated to the bass clarinet, which began in 2014.
