Dec 15 2023
Barcelona Clarinet Players

Barcelona Clarinet Players

Presented by St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra at William Abbott Concert Hall

The Barcelona Clarinet Players are a quartet of versatile clarinetists with a very wide trajectory and number of published works. Innovation, fusion, interdisciplinarity and pedagogy are some of the concepts that best define the creative path of this ensemble. Their performances are known by their meticulous chamber work and a curated and energetic staging.

Shortly after its formation, the BCP were invited to participate in the Fifth National Clarinet Congress and the Second European Clarinet Congress held in Madrid in December 2011, and later in festivals such as Festival Otoño Musical Soriano, Fira Tárrega, Fiestas de la Mercè de Barcelona, Sirga Festival of Contemporary Music or Summer Festival of Mao. They have performed at he main Music Halls in Spain such as Auditorio 400 from Madrid, Palau de la Música de Valencia, Auditori de Barcelona or ADDA, and in countries such as France, Austria, Belgium, USA or Mexico.

The quartet works in close collaboration with Auditori of Barcelona where they performed their first concert in January 2013, followed by the premier of the cycle Denominació d’Origen and the successful production of Ideas del frío (Cold Thoughts) within the cycle Escenes (Scenes) in collaboration with Clown Leandre. During 2016, they premiered the concert Planeta Clarinet(Planet Clarinet) commisioned by Auditori’s educational service and intended for families and children aged 0-8 in particular.

BCP have appeared as soloists with Banda Municipal de Palma, Banda Municipal de Bilbao, Banda Municipal de Barcelona, Banda Sinfónica de las Américas, Lone Star Wind Orchestra, North Texas Wind Symphony or OJC Orchestra under Eugene Corporon, Tim Reynish, José Rafael Pascual Vilaplana, Luís Serrano or Óscar Navarro among others.

BCP have recorded five albums. Toma café, with music by the great saxophonist Pedro Iturralde, Czernowitzer Skizzen with music by Alexander KukelkaÉgloga: New flamenco for clarinets and voice with music by Enric Palomar featuring the great cantaor Pere Martinez and Offertorium, with works by five of the most important composers in Europe or the latest released One for all, recorded with the Lone Star Wind Orchestra and North Texas Wind Symphony conducted by Eugene Corporon.

Recent collaborations with jazz great, Paquito d’Rivera,  as well as American composer, Jack Stamp, have produced recordings showcasing their incredible virtuosity.

Admission Info

Free and open to the public

Dates & Times

2023/12/15 - 2023/12/15

Additional time info:

Post-event reception follows this free concert in the lobby.

Location Info

William Abbott Concert Hall

River Falls, WI 54022

Accessibility Info

Enter Circle Drive on west side of building for people with disabilities